Meet Mark Wright
Meet Mark Wright
Mark Wright is a trusted public servant and community leader, who is uniquely qualified to represent District 77 in the State House of Representatives.
As a Covington City Councilman since 2011, Mark has shown that conservative, business principles lead to a better government. His work to pass six balanced budgets that focus on providing necessary funding for core government services was accomplished with no tax increases - ever. And, Mark’s work as a member of the St. Tammany Inspector General Task Force highlights his commitment to standing up to public corruption and promoting government transparency.
A proven businessman, Mark is the Vice President of The American Waterways Operators (AWO), where he manages the Southern Region Member Governance and Coast Guard collaboration on the Mississippi River and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Mark also serves on the Lower Mississippi Waterway Safety Advisory Committee, as a member of the Louisiana Supply Chain Transportation Council, and as a Co-Chair for the Mid-Atlantic Regional Quality Steering Committee.
Prior to his work with AWO, Mark was the Vice President of the American Arbitration Association, where he served as the regional executive for arbitration and mediation. In this position, Mark managed the Louisiana mediation program for the Department of Insurance following Hurricane Katrina. He and his associates successfully conducted over 25,000 mediations between devastated homeowners and insurance companies.
Mark’s community leadership includes service as the President of the River Forest Civic Association, Treasurer for the Covington Rotary Club, and an Advisory Board Member for the St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce.
His work to promote conservative principles includes serving as Chairman of the St. Tammany Republican Parish Executive Committee and President of the Northshore Republican Men’s Club.
A devoted husband and father of five, Mark is an active member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church. There, Mark serves as a lector and as a Pro-Life Coordinator for the St. Peter Knights of Columbus.
Mark attended Louisiana State University, where he was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity, and graduated from Xavier University. He has earned a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Dallas and is expected to graduate from the University of South Alabama with a Doctorate in Business Administration in May of 2018.
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Mark Wright is a trusted community leader, who has honorably served our community and state as the District 77 Representative in the State House since his election in 2017.
In the legislature, Mark has worked hard to give families choices in education, create jobs so our families don't need to leave Louisiana, and delivered on securing funding for necessary infrastructure improvement projects.
The Chairman of the House Transportation Committee, Mark has earned the respect of his colleagues and our state's leading business and conservative organizations. Named a Most Valuable Policymaker by the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry - Mark holds a 100% Pro-Life Career Record by the Louisiana Right to Life Federation, was named a Family Advocate by the Louisiana Family Forum, and was honored with the Conservative Achievement Award from the American Conservative Union.
While serving as a Covington City Councilman prior to the State House, Mark showed that conservative, business principles lead to a better government. His work to help pass six balanced budgets that focus on providing necessary funding for core government services was accomplished with no tax increases - ever. And, Mark’s work as a member of the St. Tammany Inspector General Task Force highlights his commitment to standing up to public corruption and promoting government transparency.
Professionally, Mark’s work in the tugboat and barge industry has put him in the center of Louisiana’s economy. As Vice President of The American Waterways Operators, he manages the Southern Region and leads the industry’s collaboration with the Coast Guard on the Mississippi River and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Mark also serves on the Lower Mississippi Waterway Safety Advisory Committee, as a member of the Louisiana Supply Chain Transportation Council, and as a Co-Chair for the Mid-America Regional Quality Steering Committee.
Prior to his work with AWO, Mark was the Vice President of the American Arbitration Association, where he served as the regional executive for arbitration and mediation. In this position, Mark managed the Louisiana mediation program for the Department of Insurance following Hurricane Katrina.
Under his management, the program successfully conducted over 17,000 mediations between devastated homeowners and insurance companies.
Mark’s community leadership includes service as the President of the River Forest Civic Association, Treasurer for the Covington Rotary Club, and an Advisory Board Member for the St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce.
His work to promote conservative principles includes serving as Chairman of the St. Tammany Republican Parish Executive Committee and President of the Northshore Republican Men’s Club.
A devoted husband and father of five, Mark is an active member of St. Peter Catholic Church. There, Mark serves as a lector and is a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Mark attended Louisiana State University, where he was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity, and graduated from Xavier University. He has earned a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Dallas and is expected to graduate from the University of South Alabama with a Doctorate in Business Administration in May of 2018.
Professionally, Mark’s work in the tugboat and barge industry has put him in the center of Louisiana’s economy. As Vice President of The American Waterways Operators, he manages the Southern Region and leads the industry’s collaboration with the Coast Guard on the Mississippi River and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Mark also serves on the Lower Mississippi Waterway Safety Advisory Committee, as a member of the Louisiana Supply Chain Transportation Council, and as a Co-Chair for the Mid-America Regional Quality Steering Committee.
Prior to his work with AWO, Mark was the Vice President of the American Arbitration Association, where he served as the regional executive for arbitration and mediation. In this position, Mark managed the Louisiana mediation program for the Department of Insurance following Hurricane Katrina.
Under his management, the program successfully conducted over 17,000 mediations between devastated homeowners and insurance companies.
Mark’s community leadership includes service as the President of the River Forest Civic Association, Treasurer for the Covington Rotary Club, and an Advisory Board Member for the St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce.
His work to promote conservative principles includes serving as Chairman of the St. Tammany Republican Parish Executive Committee and President of the Northshore Republican Men’s Club.
A devoted husband and father of five, Mark is an active member of St. Peter Catholic Church. There, Mark serves as a lector and is a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Mark attended Louisiana State University, where he was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity, and graduated from Xavier University. He has earned a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Dallas and is expected to graduate from the University of South Alabama with a Doctorate in Business Administration in May of 2018.
Mark Wright is a trusted community leader, who has honorably served our community and state as the District 77 Representative in the State House since his election in 2017.
In the legislature, Mark has worked hard to give families choices in education, create jobs so our families don't need to leave Louisiana, and delivered on securing funding for necessary infrastructure improvement projects.
The Chairman of the House Transportation Committee, Mark has earned the respect of his colleagues and our state's leading business and conservative organizations. Named a Most Valuable Policymaker by the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry - Mark holds a 100% Pro-Life Career Record by the Louisiana Right to Life Federation, was named a Family Advocate by the Louisiana Family Forum, and was honored with the Conservative Achievement Award from the American Conservative Union.
While serving as a Covington City Councilman prior to the State House, Mark showed that conservative, business principles lead to a better government. His work to help pass six balanced budgets that focus on providing necessary funding for core government services was accomplished with no tax increases - ever. And, Mark’s work as a member of the St. Tammany Inspector General Task Force highlights his commitment to standing up to public corruption and promoting government transparency.
Professionally, Mark’s work in the tugboat and barge industry has put him in the center of Louisiana’s economy. As Vice President of The American Waterways Operators, he manages the Southern Region and leads the industry’s collaboration with the Coast Guard on the Mississippi River and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Mark also serves on the Lower Mississippi Waterway Safety Advisory Committee, as a member of the Louisiana Supply Chain Transportation Council, and as a Co-Chair for the Mid-America Regional Quality Steering Committee.
Prior to his work with AWO, Mark was the Vice President of the American Arbitration Association, where he served as the regional executive for arbitration and mediation. In this position, Mark managed the Louisiana mediation program for the Department of Insurance following Hurricane Katrina.
Under his management, the program successfully conducted over 17,000 mediations between devastated homeowners and insurance companies.
Mark’s community leadership includes service as the President of the River Forest Civic Association, Treasurer for the Covington Rotary Club, and an Advisory Board Member for the St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce.
His work to promote conservative principles includes serving as Chairman of the St. Tammany Republican Parish Executive Committee and President of the Northshore Republican Men’s Club.
A devoted husband and father of five, Mark is an active member of St. Peter Catholic Church. There, Mark serves as a lector and is a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Mark attended Louisiana State University, where he was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity, and graduated from Xavier University. He has earned a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Dallas and is expected to graduate from the University of South Alabama with a Doctorate in Business Administration in May of 2018.
Professionally, Mark’s work in the tugboat and barge industry has put him in the center of Louisiana’s economy. As Vice President of The American Waterways Operators, he manages the Southern Region and leads the industry’s collaboration with the Coast Guard on the Mississippi River and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Mark also serves on the Lower Mississippi Waterway Safety Advisory Committee, as a member of the Louisiana Supply Chain Transportation Council, and as a Co-Chair for the Mid-America Regional Quality Steering Committee.
Prior to his work with AWO, Mark was the Vice President of the American Arbitration Association, where he served as the regional executive for arbitration and mediation. In this position, Mark managed the Louisiana mediation program for the Department of Insurance following Hurricane Katrina.
Under his management, the program successfully conducted over 17,000 mediations between devastated homeowners and insurance companies.
Mark’s community leadership includes service as the President of the River Forest Civic Association, Treasurer for the Covington Rotary Club, and an Advisory Board Member for the St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce.
His work to promote conservative principles includes serving as Chairman of the St. Tammany Republican Parish Executive Committee and President of the Northshore Republican Men’s Club.
A devoted husband and father of five, Mark is an active member of St. Peter Catholic Church. There, Mark serves as a lector and is a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Mark attended Louisiana State University, where he was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity, and graduated from Xavier University. He has earned a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Dallas and is expected to graduate from the University of South Alabama with a Doctorate in Business Administration in May of 2018.
Mark Wright is a trusted community leader, who has honorably served our community and state as the District 77 Representative in the State House since his election in 2017.
In the legislature, Mark has worked hard to give families choices in education, create jobs so our families don't need to leave Louisiana, and delivered on securing funding for necessary infrastructure improvement projects.
The Chairman of the House Transportation Committee, Mark has earned the respect of his colleagues and our state's leading business and conservative organizations. Named a Most Valuable Policymaker by the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry - Mark holds a 100% Pro-Life Career Record by the Louisiana Right to Life Federation, was named a Family Advocate by the Louisiana Family Forum, and was honored with the Conservative Achievement Award from the American Conservative Union.
While serving as a Covington City Councilman prior to the State House, Mark showed that conservative, business principles lead to a better government. His work to help pass six balanced budgets that focus on providing necessary funding for core government services was accomplished with no tax increases - ever. And, Mark’s work as a member of the St. Tammany Inspector General Task Force highlights his commitment to standing up to public corruption and promoting government transparency.
Professionally, Mark’s work in the tugboat and barge industry has put him in the center of Louisiana’s economy. As Vice President of The American Waterways Operators, he manages the Southern Region and leads the industry’s collaboration with the Coast Guard on the Mississippi River and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Mark also serves on the Lower Mississippi Waterway Safety Advisory Committee, as a member of the Louisiana Supply Chain Transportation Council, and as a Co-Chair for the Mid-America Regional Quality Steering Committee.
Prior to his work with AWO, Mark was the Vice President of the American Arbitration Association, where he served as the regional executive for arbitration and mediation. In this position, Mark managed the Louisiana mediation program for the Department of Insurance following Hurricane Katrina.
Under his management, the program successfully conducted over 17,000 mediations between devastated homeowners and insurance companies.
Mark’s community leadership includes service as the President of the River Forest Civic Association, Treasurer for the Covington Rotary Club, and an Advisory Board Member for the St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce.
His work to promote conservative principles includes serving as Chairman of the St. Tammany Republican Parish Executive Committee and President of the Northshore Republican Men’s Club.
A devoted husband and father of five, Mark is an active member of St. Peter Catholic Church. There, Mark serves as a lector and is a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Mark attended Louisiana State University, where he was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity, and graduated from Xavier University. He has earned a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Dallas and is working on a Doctorate in Business Administration at the University of South Alabama.
