Mark White is a Republican representing District 83 in the Tennessee House of Representatives, which includes Germantown, Bartlett, Cordova, and parts of East Memphis in Shelby County. He has served since winning a special election in January 2010, succeeding Brian Kelsey, and was reelected to full terms thereafter. Notable achievements include chairing the House Education Administration Committee, serving as former Assistant Majority Floor Leader, and supporting the 2023 expulsion of three Democratic lawmakers for decorum violations. He previously ran for U.S. Congress in Tennessee's 9th District and Tennessee State Senate District 83 , and was second vice-chairman of the Shelby County Republican Party. Awards include NFIB "Small Business Person of the Year" , Tennessee GOP "Statesman of the Year" , and others like Tennessee Community Organizations’ Legislator of the Year .

Education and Political Experience

• Education: BS in Education from University of Memphis ; MA in Conflict Management from Lipscomb University.
• Early Career: Middle school science teacher at Harding Academy of Memphis , named Teacher of the Year and principal ; later small-business owner and co-founder of Global Children’s Educational Foundation, aiding impoverished children in Panama.
• Political Committees and Roles: Chair, Education Administration Committee; Member, Education Instruction Committee, Calendar and Rules Committee, Council on Pensions; various subcommittees on education.
• Other Involvement: Chair, Tennessee Leadership Council ; former Chair, Collierville Chamber of Commerce; member of multiple chambers of commerce . Serves on National Assessment Governing Board as Chair of Executive Committee.