Hello, I’m Mark Wheeler, a proud 32-year-old millennial born and raised in Heflin, Alabama. I’m a husband, a father, and a passionate advocate for personal freedom, choice, and the well-being of our communities. My wife and children are the reason I felt compelled to step up and serve, because I want to leave them, and all of Alabama’s children, a country that’s more just, more free, and full of opportunity.
   I hold a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Emergency Management from Jacksonville State University, where I worked tirelessly to balance my education with real-world responsibilities. Before pursuing my degree, I spent years working 12-hour night shifts in a wire mill, typically over 60 hours a week with mandatory overtime. It was never easy, but it shaped me into the hardworking, determined man I am today.
   I put myself through college while providing for my family, and that experience instilled in me a deep understanding of sacrifice, perseverance, and the daily challenges working families face. I know what it’s like to struggle, to juggle work, school, and family, and to strive every day for something better.