Mark Tait

Mark Tait serves as the Director of Safety at Stoneridge Creek since March 2019, where coordination of daily operations focuses on ensuring safety and security within the community, particularly through rigorous COVID-19 safety measures. From January 2010 to January 2020, Mark was a Lead Volunteer Instructor with the California State Fire Marshal, emphasizing fire prevention and safety education. A retired Fire Lieutenant with the East Bay Regional Park District, Mark trained first responders on state-mandated safety protocols and provided over 1,500 hours of instruction on Hazmat and Weapons of Mass Destruction. Additionally, Mark was the Lead Safety Officer for the East Bay Incident Management Team from January 2007 to January 2019 and contributed as an Instructor Volunteer at the California Specialized Training Institute, focusing on emergency management and public safety training. Early career roles included serving as a Paid Call Firefighter with the Orange County Fire Authority and performing as a Disney Character at Disneyland Resort. Mark attended Chabot College from 1990 to 1992.