Mark Bitz lives with his wife and two sons in Baldwinsville, New York.  He received his B.S from Purdue University in Economic Development and an M.S. from Cornell University in Public Policy Analysis.  In 2000, he received Purdue University’s Alumni of Distinction Award.  He owner of Central New York Feeds, Inc. and Plainville's Nature's Fare, Inc, as well as the former owner of Plainville Turkey Farm, Inc.  He has traveled to 47 states and 37 countries.  He is Chair of the Greater Baldwinsville YMCA Board and Vice-Chair of The Manufacturers Association of Central New York. He is currently seeking to represent the 124th Assembly District, upon Will Barclay's election to the Senate.