Board Member

Mark Witzling Art | Artist, Owner

As an artist, Mark has seen the positive impact that the visual arts can have on the human spirit. His oil paintings have been shown throughout the local community, nationally, and internationally. He is a member of Best of Missouri Hands and the St. Louis Artists Guild, and he serves on the Advisory Committee of Kids In The Middle.  Mark has an extensive business and brand marketing background with top-tier companies such as Gillette, M&M Mars, Purina, and Citibank, and is co-founder of Executive Connections St. Louis. He served as Executive Director of Craft Alliance from 2019-2023, leading unprecedented growth and outreach.

Mark brings his creative and artistic experience along with his marketing skills to Hope Creates because he believes in the mission of using the arts to improve the lives of people in our community.