The 2025-2026 Rotary Year
Aug 05, 2025 12:15 PM
Mark Shockey, District 5950 Governor
The 2025-2026 Rotary Year
Mark Shockey boldly tells others, "Nothing compares to the way Rotary clubs serve others every day, both locally and globally."
He says that without a doubt, the leadership skills he has gained in his 30 years in Rotary have helped prepare him for several organizational roles and provided experiences that he uses daily in his career.
Mark is:
- Pastor at St. Peter’s - Edina, a Lutheran Church and Family Education Center for 25-years
- Passionate about supporting families with children who have intellectual or developmental disabilities
- A NASCAR chaplain for the Cup Series nationally and for Elko Speedway here in Minnesota
- Married to Joann for 40 years with three adult daughters with families in the Twin Cities Metro area
- Blessed with five grandchildren
- Together, they own a family business, "Memories of Home" a faith and family gift store in Eden Prairie
- A member of the Rotary Club of Minnesota Veterans
- Privileged to have served in many Rotary roles at the club, district, and zone levels