As a CPA and member of the Georgia Society of CPA’s, Mark Spears has been serving and advising clients and management teams through the accounting profession for over 30 years. Following 11 years in public accounting with one of the largest international accounting firms, Mark worked for two publicly traded NYSE-listed companies, where he rose to positions of Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer.

Mark grew up in the metro Atlanta suburb of Mableton, GA where he played baseball at Pebblebrook High School. He attended Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, TX, obtaining his BBA in Accounting in 1984.

Mark, his wife Sharon, and their son Ryan live in Decatur, GA where they are active members of Oak Grove United Methodist Church. Mark served for several years on the Boards of St. Martin’s Episcopal School and Druid Hills Youth Sports and coached many youth teams in several sports. He is a strong believer that athletic endeavors, and team sports in particular, can contribute significantly to youth development.