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Mark is a partner at the Emerling Floss Murphy & Associates, located on Main Street in Clarence.  He maintains the role of an “Asset Protection Provider” for commercial business owners.  The focus of his position is to provide insurance protection for current and future assets of his clients. 

Mark graduated from Mercyhurst College in Erie Pa with a concentration in hospitality management.  Upon completion of his degree he has operated many restaurants in Chicago, Cleveland, Pittsburg, Philadelphia and Tampa.  Twenty years later, he opted to relocate back to Clarence and join forces in his family insurance agency started by his father nearly 40 years ago.  Mark resides in the Town of Clarence with his wife Christy and two Sons Gavin, and Aiden.  Mark obtained his CIC degree (Certified insurance Counselor) a designation held by less than 7% of insurance professionals and continues to thrive in the commercial Insurance arena.  His vast experience and knowledge of business insurance exposures has made him a valuable trusted advisor not only to his clients but to the community he lives and works in as well.   

Mark serves as the 1st Vice Chair of the Clarence Chamber of commerce as well as being an active member of the Clarence Lions Club. He also serves on the board of directors for the Clarence community and Schools Federal Credit union along with sitting on advisory boards for several insurance carriers.   Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, fishing, skiing, and spending leisure time with his family and friends.