Mark Schauer

A former Member of Congress, Mark joined Winning Connections as Vice President in 2018, bringing to the firm his campaign and legislative expertise.

Before joining Winning Connections, Mark was the 2014 Democratic gubernatorial nominee in Michigan, U.S. Representative of Michigan's 7th Congressional District, state Senate Democratic Leader, state Representative, and Battle Creek city commissioner. Mark repeatedly won elections in GOP-leaning districts, earning a reputation as a dogged candidate running sophisticated and effective campaigns – experience that helps deliver results for Winning Connections' clients.

Mark earned a B.A. from Albion College, an M.P.A. from Western Michigan University, and an M.A. in Political Science from Michigan State University. He serves on the boards of directors of Planned Parenthood of Michigan, Committee to Protect Health Care, and STARBASE Michigan.

Mark and his wife, Christine, and dog Rocky reside in Portage, Michigan, near Kalamazoo.