District 5950 Governor Mark Shockey boldly tells others, “Nothing compares to the way Rotary clubs serve others every day, both locally and globally.”

He says that without a doubt, the leadership skills he has gained in his 30 years in Rotary have helped prepare him for several organizational roles and provided experiences that he uses daily in his career.
Mark is a member of the Rotary Club of Minnesota Veterans. He has been privileged to have served in many Rotary roles at the club, district, and zone levels. He is passionate about supporting families with children who have intellectual or developmental disabilities.

In his professional life, he has been Pastor at St. Peter’s – Edina, a Lutheran Church and Family Education Center for 25-years. He is a NASCAR chaplain for the Cup Series nationally and for Elko Speedway here in Minnesota.

Mark has been married to Joann for 40 years and raised three adult daughters who all have fami-lies in the Twin Cities Metro area. They are blessed with five grandchildren. Together, they own a family business, “Memories of Home” a faith and family gift store in Eden Prairie.