mark bowling

BUSINESS OWNER, THOUGHT LEADER + AUTHOR

Meet Mark

Mark Bowling is a husband, father, business owner, writer, and community leader. He began his professional career under the mentorship of corporate telecommunications giants Cam Lanier III, Bill Scott, Allen Smith, and many others who helped establish a professional foundation about leading a business and making a difference in the lives of others.

Mark is the Owner and Chief Shepherd at BlackSheep Productions, which exists to make a difference through the production of corporate events by serving well client partners and their key stakeholders, the BlackSheep family, the live events industry, and the world in which we live.  BlackSheep Productions delivers value to a wide variety of organizations by managing, supporting, and strategizing events so their leaders can focus on the other crucial roles.

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In 2023, Mark founded BlackSheep in the Community as an extension of his company’s commitment to making a difference. This free online platform connects service organizations in the greater Atlanta area with volunteers who have a heart for helping others.

A true leader in his own community, Mark currently serves on the Diversity Boards at Fellowship Christian School, is a former Director of the Metro Atlanta Youth for Christ, is a former Greater Atlanta Christian School Captain for All Pro Dad, and is an active member of Fellowship Bible Church in Roswell, Georgia.

Mark is the proud husband of Wendi Bowling and father to Bismarck and Brooks Bowling. He is also blessed to be the stepfather to Zachary Worley and Jordan Shaw. Mark holds an MBA from LaGrange College and a double major in business and history, with a minor in psychology from Presbyterian College.

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Mark’s Philosophy

Spurred on by his faith in Christ, Mark is dedicated to making a difference for others in both his personal and professional life. Not only does he provide amazing customer service at BlackSheep Productions, he is committed to forming authentic relationships with his clients, colleagues, and everyone he comes in contact with. No matter what leadership hat he is wearing or work he is taking on, Mark strives to move through the world with a Christ-like humility and kindness.

Hire Mark for a Speaking Engagement.

Whether he’s speaking at a company meeting or big conference, Mark integrates his experience and expertise into every engagement.

He is happy to speak on a variety of topics, providing rich learning and facilitating insightful conversations about successful event production, community leadership, and more.

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BlackSheep in the Community

BlackSheep in the Community is a free online platform connecting service organizations and volunteers in the greater Atlanta area. 

Mark founded BlackSheep in the Community in 2023 as an extension of his company’s commitment to making a difference. By providing logistics on volunteer opportunities from a variety of nonprofits, BlackSheep in the Community unites community members with a heart for helping others.

BlackSheep Productions

In the two decades at BlackSheep, Mark has seen the company grow from two independent contractors generating just under $100,000 annually to a multi-million dollar full-service production company composed of a closely-knit team of employees and contractors. Now, BlackSheep serves brands such as Intel, Primrose Schools, Sherwin-Williams, First Data (now part of Fiserv), Jack-in-the-Box, NCR, Mack Trucks, CIBA VISION (now Alcon), Cici’s Pizza, and more!

Get in Touch

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