Mark Craig
License Director

Mark was born in Madison County and graduated from New Hope High School. After high school, Mark attended the University of Alabama, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration with a major in Accounting. Mark is the son of Jerry Craig, who is in his fifth term as Madison County Commissioner, and Marion "Little Bit" Jones. Mark has one sister, Lynn Parker Coffey, a third grade teacher at Owens Cross Roads School, and one nephew, Brady Lynn Parker. Mark is married to Lakely Felten, who is in large business sales for BellSouth. Mark and Lakely have a son, Bridges Malone Craig.

Mark was appointed by Governor Don Siegelman to finish the term of former License Director, Emmett Sanders and was elected by voters in November 2002 by more than 60% of the vote. Before becoming License Director, Mark was an Accountant in the Tax Collector's office, where he worked for Tommy Ragland and Lynda Hall. Mark's political aspirations and desires started at an early age where he has campaigned for the last 18 years on his father's campaigns and served as Campaign Coordinator on his last bid for re-election. Mark has attended numerous schools and classes dealing with the Association of Tax Administrators and Laws.

During Mr. Craig's term, his priorities are and will be to continue an open door policy, accountability, equality, and providing the very best services to the people of Madison County.

Civic and Government Activities:

• Member, Alabama Tax Administrators Association
• Member, Huntsville Jaycee's
• Member, Huntsville Elks Lodge 1648
• Member, Joint Jail Committee for City and County
• Member, Madison County Democratic Women's Division
• Member, Alabama Democratic Conference
• Member, Red Elephant Club of Huntsville
• Member, Madison County Young Democratic Club