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Full Biography for Mark IslerCandidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction
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Mark IslerWork HistoryFor the past 17 years Mark has been president of Distributorland, Inc. Distributorland is a large distributor of food and beverage throughout California. Mark has directed the growth and success of this $10,000,000 business since its beginning. Distributorland is well known in its industry and is poised to continue its growth and success well into the future. Prior to starting Distributorland, Mark was an elementary and secondary school teacher in various school districts throughout Southern California. Mark brought unusual enthusiasm and creativity to his teaching assignments. Among his many accomplishments, Mark was voted teacher of the year at one Redondo Beach school. He also hold a lifetime teaching credential from the state of California. Political and Speaking BackgroundMark recently ran for a seat on the Los Angeles City Council. Although Mark didn't win, he received widespread acclaim as a dynamic speaker and candidate. The Los Angeles Daily News said he was the only candidate receiving applause for his performance. He was endorsed for this position by Attorney General Dan Lungren and Supervisor Mike Antonovich, among others.Mark is currently Bruce Herschensohn's delegate to the state Republican Party. Before he was nominated to that position, Mark was one of the chief substitute speakers for Mr. Herschensohn in his Senate campaign. During 1991-1992, Mark served as Chairman of the Los Angeles County Republican Party Speaker's Bureau. For the past three years Mark has hosted and produced a television show called "Saving the American Dream". The show is an inspiring and challenging look at issues in the news. Guests have included Governor George Deukmejian, Attorney General Dan Lungren, former Senatorial candidate and television commentator Bruce Herschensohn, Mayor Stephen Goldsmith of Indianapolis, talk show hosts: Ken & John, Michael Reagan, Larry Elder and Dennis Prager, and television personality Huell Howser. PersonalMark has a B.A. degree from Brooklyn College and a Masters Degree from Loyola Marymount University, in Los Angeles. He is 51 years old and lives with his wife and two children in Van Nuys, California. |
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