Mark (Cohort 042) is a retired Deputy Sheriff from the San Benito County Sheriffs Department. Mark served his county and the State of California from 1991-2005. While serving he was assigned to Patrol and other special assignments. Mark medically retired in December 2005 after multiple back operations. After retirement, he took a position as an Investigator in San Jose, CA for a bail agency, covering from Yreka to Bakersfield.

Mark holds a degree in criminal justice. Mark has had an extremely profound experience while attending his cohort. Mark strives to be a servant leader in all aspects of his life. Nothing is more fulfilling however than the work he does with SAW. Mark’s desire to keep giving and to serve others is a direct reflection of the love he has for his Grandfather Sgt. Leonardo Paradiso, U.S Army, WWII.