Mark grew up in Seattle, WA where he launched a successful career in hair design. Over ten years, Mark established a loyal client base and quickly became one of the most prominent stylists in Seattle, catering to the city’s elite.

With his passion for design, Mark fell in love with the creative capital of Los Angeles, where he moved to fulfill his dream of opening a home furnishings store and designing his own line of custom furniture. From the day of its inception on December 12, 1998, Mark’s vision was an instant success. PLANTATION hit the ground running.

Today, Mark keeps PLANTATION ahead of the design curve by constantly scouting the latest design trends and inspirations, built to stand the test of time. PLANTATION has created furniture for some of the most influential people in the world, including celebrities like Madonna, James Cameron, and Tyra Banks.

The name “PLANTATION” came from Mark's original concept, a design showroom centered on Southeast Asian style, a popular trend at the time. "I wanted people to walk in and feel like they were on vacation. Dark teak furniture, ceiling fans, plantation shutters... PLANTATION!"

Since opening, the showroom has evolved from its original Southeast Asian aesthetic and moved toward true custom design.

To support PLANTATION’s new direction, Mark opened his own factory in 2001. This helped solidify PLANTATION’s reputation for top-quality custom furniture. After the success of his L.A. showroom, Mark recognized the potential for PLANTATION’s growth. In 2004, he formed partnerships with his dearest friends, recognizing their talents and how they could help expand its reach. This formula has seen PLANTATION grow to four retail showrooms and an online boutique, something Mark is very proud of.

Mark looks forward to PLANTATION’s continued success at creating beautiful and unique spaces for people to call home.