Mark Takada is a husband and father of two. A native Japanese speaker, he grew up near Osaka, Japan before moving to St. Paul, Minnesota when he was ten. Like so many that move to America when they are young, he was forced to learn English out of necessity. An aviation structural mechanic by trade, he has done multiple tours in Japan and with Naval Special Warfare.
Mark is a Senior Chief Petty Officer on Active Duty in the United States Navy.
