Born and raised in Raleigh, NC, Mark graduated from the College at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He founded the Webb Simpson Challenge in high school, gaining event planning and fundraising experience. He is a Christian, an avid golfer, a husband to Jamie, a dad to Allisson, Jayden, Elliot, and Elizabeth, and a big Carolina Hurricanes and Carolina Tarheel fan.

Emily, a true Texas girl at heart, she moved to Cary, NC in 2005 and planted roots in Raleigh after graduating from Meredith College. She and her husband, Ryan, have their hands full raising and loving their three beautiful girls. She is a shopoholic, chocoholic, and travelholic! Go Pack!

Raised in the midwest and now residing in Phoenix, Arizona, Shelby studied Communications at Western Michigan University. She married her high school sweetheart, Camden, in 2019 and is actively involved in her local church's kids and youth ministries. When she's not supporting the digital communications of Forever and Company, you can find her curled up with her two cats and a good book.

Valorie is a local–born and raised in Raleigh, NC, attended UNC Chapel Hill and now resides in Durham–but she has also lived internationally and loves to travel. She enjoys being outside, coffee (she's also a barista!), baking and quality time with friends and family. Big on people but also big on details, Valorie keeps things organized for Forever & Company as the executive assistant.

Born and raised right here in Raleigh, Josh attended Liberty University where he studied Philosophy. Gifted with people skills, Josh is excited to serve you in Vendor Relations. When he’s not spending time at Forever & Company, you can find him yelling “Fore!” on the golf course, grunting on the pickleball courts, or reading classic works of philosophy!