Mark Echols Jr.

Mark Echols Jr. is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in law enforcement and firearms instruction. Since March 2022, Mark has served as a patrolman at the Jonesboro Police Department in Arkansas. In addition, Mark holds the position of Chief Pistol Instructor at IronBite K9 and Firearms and is an Arkansas State Police Certified Pistol Instructor, contributing to firearm safety and training since January 2017. Mark has also been certified by the National Rifle Association as a pistol instructor and Range Safety Officer since December 2016. Prior to current roles, Mark worked as a Deputy Sheriff for the Mississippi County Sheriff from April 2019 to August 2023 and as a Customer Service Representative at First Security Bank until August 2023, as well as an Assistant Manager at Shoe Carnival from 2010 to 2017. Mark is pursuing a Master's degree in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration at Franklin University while holding a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from Arkansas State University. Additionally, Mark is a recording artist and recording engineer at the Echols Institute Of Sound since May 2014.