While deployed alongside Mark in Iraq, I witnessed his solid work ethic and selfless sense of duty. His intellect and candor are a welcome force in times of need and urgency.

Major Mark Shull was a rare officer in the US Army in Iraq in 2003. I served with him in the 82 ROC, Oregon National Guard there. Our unit was assigned to run Balad Air base, north of Baghdad. Mark was assigned the task of recruiting Iraqi workers to help with the removal of vegetation around the perimeter of the base. I saw Mark insist on doing what was right, for both the Iraqis he employed, and for our protection. He did not waiver, he did not give in to corruption, laziness nor cynicism as so many others did. From day one until the end of our tour, Mark was a rock. I would proudly serve with him again, under any circumstances. He is the kind of man that should be safeguarding our government and taking our wishes and making them heard and known.

I served with Mark in Iraq in 2003-04, it’s there where I saw his tireless work ethic and leadership first hand. Mark stands for what’s right for our country and Clackamas County. I am very confident he will continue his relentless work ethic and leadership as Clackamas County Commissioner and make the citizens proud to know they have someone standing up for them like Mark.

It is an honor to endorse Mark Shull a friend, fellow Oregonian and an American patriot.

I met Mark and we initially operated as team members in a small element.  His clear speaking, erect posture and physical aptitude were remarkable but secondary as the high esteem of his co-workers and their recommendations came out loud and strong.  Occurrences of this are highly unusual.   These recommendations and requests were groundwork which led to reevaluation and promotion.

Mark and I served in the same organization during Operation Iraqi Freedom.  Our Commander, a savvy military operator, selected Mark as a leader on the Advance Guard into the combat theatre.  Mark’s strong, bold leadership style came to the fore.  He took assigned missions and met them with dedication and determination. His successes both those as a team leader and as an individual operator were immediately apparent.   His efforts were always result orientated regardless of the mission and in a variety of environments such as the visits to the Iraqi schools on security, fact finding, and goodwill patrols.

Mark has always retained a high degree of physical fitness which rolls over to a notable personal appearance. His attitude and demeanor portray that of someone confident, ready, and involved.  He is engaging in conversation and works well with others.

Mark will be a very good representative of the citizenry of his district.  I wish I were one.