Mark Sharpless has lived in the Mankato area for over 20 years while working for Consolidated Communications as a Manager of Engineering.  Mark received a bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Purdue University and a masters’ degree in Business Administration from Indiana University.  Mark is a former board member of the Greater Mankato Area United Way and still actively volunteers with their organization along with Junior Achievement and Lutheran Social Services.

Mark was appointed to the Mankato Area Foundation Board of Directors in 2016.  He currently serves as a member of the Granting committee.