Mark Steele

Mark is the Founder of Mark Steele Creative and a well-known author, speaker, comedian, songwriter, playwright, and film writer/director. For 20 years, he was the Co-Founder and Executive Creative of Steelehouse Productions, where he led a team of creatives as they crafted narratives for film, animation, and virtual reality. Mark also has a long-standing history of stand-up comedy and performance in both stage and film as well as producing and directing film projects for both the corporate and artistic worlds. He speaks regularly at media and artistic conferences and events across America. Mark has written several books incorporating humorous stories from his personal life that weave in life truths, including "Flashbang" (2005, Relevant Books), "Half-Life/Die Already" (2008, David C Cook Publishing), and his collection of fictional short stories "The Most Important Thing Happening" (2011, David C Cook Publishing). All have been released to great commercial success and overwhelmingly positive reviews. Mark has also written episodes and songs extensively for the hit series VeggieTales. His songwriting has landed him membership in the Recording Academy/Grammy organization. He is the playwright of several produced theater works including "Fiction Is Revolting," "Panic in Suite 1612," "The Bema," and "Bethlehem, Pennsylvania."