Background: Mark Evans has been a cooperative member since 2000. He graduated from Ball State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Mid-America College of Funeral Service – Associate of Applied Science Funeral Service. He is currently a financial management analyst with DFAS (Defense Finance and Accounting Service). He also serves as clerk-treasurer for the Town of Markleville. He was the former branch manager at First Merchants Bank, Regions Bank. Serving as clerk-treasurer and a background in banking provides the knowledge and skills to make critical decisions, while managing public funds, budgeting and analytics. Mark has volunteered in the past for South Madison Community Foundation Grant Committee, United Way Day of Caring, United Way campaigns, Habitat for Humanity, 500 Festival Education Day and Regions Bank Diversity Council. He is a member of East Side Church of God in Anderson, IN and member of Markleville Masonic Lodge #629. Mark and his wife Laura have two children, Andrew and Gabby, and reside in Markleville.

Candidate Statement: I would like to continue to serve as a director for a number of reasons. I have 16 years’ experience, and I am one of a few active directors that were board members at the time NineStar was formed from the merger of Central Indiana Power and Hancock Telecom. That experience allows me to bring a historical perspective when making decisions for the members. I have been involved in decisions that have had a positive impact on current members and have grown our membership, while maintaining our cooperative values. I am proud to represent our cooperative, locally and nationally. And when making decisions, I always keep in mind the members and community impact. My experience provides me with the knowledge and skills to be an effective, strategic, and vigilant board member, and want to continue to represent our membership as a director of NineStar Connect. Thank you for your consideration.