Pastoral Council Applicant
mark.a.hughes358gmail.com
Occupation:
Financial Advisor
Short personal biography (100 words or less):
Born & raised in the Midwest, Mark graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in computer science and then served 10 years in the U.S. Navy as an officer aboard nuclear-powered attack submarines. After working as a software engineer and manager in New England, he moved to Austin for roles in business development at several successful software startups. A 19-year resident of the Austin area, Mark now serves individuals and families as a financial advisor at a global wealth management firm. He and his wife, Laura, were joyfully united in marriage at Emmaus in December 2014.
Spouse:
Laura Madla Hughes
Children (names and ages):
Erin (Laura's 24 y-o), Christina (Mark's 22 y-o), Ryan (Laura's 20 y-o)
Parish Member (# of months/years):
4 years
Ministry Involvement:
QoA Family Life Ministry, CRHP #21, Men of Emmaus, Eucharistic Minister, Lector, Perpetual Adoration, Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) at QoA, SEED sales volunteer, Fall Fest volunteer, Various Bible studies
Motivating factors for seeking this position:
Serving the community as a consensus-building communicator in a liaison role appeals to my natural gifts and interests. I do love serving my community, and this seems like a good fit for my skill set. As I regularly attend Mass at both Emmaus and Queen of Angels, I am engaged in and comfortable with my fellow parishioners.