Logan (as Mark prefers to be referred by in Fandom circles), though long a fan, began his Fandom experience by joining the MFS Trinity at the beginning of 1999. He had spent the fall and winter of '98 getting to know the then XO Barbara Adams. Upon signing up he became the Chief of Communications, establishing Trinity's first Email account and starting on a website. In late '99 he became the Chief Medical Officer and was promoted from Ensign to Lt. About this time he also became the online liaison for Zone 2 Coordinator Commodore John Smith, also of the Trinity.
In early 2000, the Special Security Division was established under the command of Gen Mark Zesewitz. Logan became the Zone 2 Agent Coordinator (and incidentally the only agent in Zone 2) then Chief of Operations shortly afterwards.
In Mid 2000 Logan was elected as Trinity's First Officer and promoted to Commander. At the end of the year the Current CO moved from area and Logan was elected to CO in a special election and promoted to Captain by the CC.
At the end of 2000 Logan noted a need for an awards program within MFI. The CC then gave him permission to develop the program and established the Awards Dept with Logan heading it.
When Gen Zesewitz had to temporarily leave MFI due to life complications, Logan was offered command of the SSD. His acceptance also earned him a promotion and lateral transfer to Brigadier General. At the beginning of 2004 Special Operations Command was merged with the SSD as Special Forces and Logan was placed in command of the new Branch. In August 2004 he received a promotion and lateral transfer to Rear Admiral. In November 2004, Logan was assigned to the Membership Dept as Department Head, leaving command of Special Forces. In August 2005, Logan was assigned to the position of Chief Maquis Adviser. In early 2006, his work with the MFI DB led to his becoming the Chief of Computer Operations. In 2007 Logan was promoted to Vice Admiral in recondition of all his hard work. January 2011 brought another change of command and assignment to the office of Chief of Operations and a promotion to Admiral. But personal problems caused him to resign the office and withdraw from work on the international level in March.
Logan graduated Parkside High School in 1989 and entered into the US Navy in September that same year. Following basic training in Orlando, FL, Logan attended Nuclear Field 'A' School(Electrician's Mate) and Nuclear Field Power School, also in Orlando. This was followed by attending the D1G prototype in Ballston Falls, NY, completing his Nuclear Field training. From there he transferred to PCU Nebraska, a new construction assignment for a Ohio class Ballistic Submarine, in Groton, CT. Completing Christening and Commissioning of the USS Nebraska he continued on as part of the Blue Crew stationed out of King's Bay Submarine Base in GA. His following assignment was to the Oak Ridge ARDM-1, a floating dry dock, as a conventional EM. Initially in King's Bay, the Oak Ridge was later transferred to New London Sub Base in Groton, CT. From there he left the Navy in 1998. His awards include the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and a Battle 'E' as well as several general commendations.
Following the Navy, Logan trained with Schenider Trucking, earning a Class 'A' CDL and driving tractor trailers all over the eastern US. Family problems pulled him off the road. Following a brief stint as a catalog operator, Logan got a job as a truck driver at Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake's Salisbury, MD store. In addition to his driving duties he also handles maintenance, computer operations, and just about any other thing they can think of, making him a veritable Jack Of All Trades.
Logan has four children from a previous marriage: Steven Thomas, Katelyn Marie, Talia Sherrill, and Jasmine Renee. Ironically he has only 3 birthdays to remember. Steven and Talia were born on the same day 6 years apart. Logan currently lives in Salisbury, MD with his wife, Barbara Adams and her son Zach. Logan has graduated from Wor-Wic Community College as a Computer major with two Associates Degrees. Logan is also involved in the local SCA, running a D&D 3.5 game, and leads a local social group. Hobbies include reading, playing games (Board, RPG, and computer), and massage.
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