Meet Your Neighbor... Mark Hayes

In this episode, Realtor Steve sits down with Mark Hayes, a Minnesota native who grew up in Burnsville and went on to build a long and meaningful career in architecture. Mark shares how he found his way into the profession, why he gravitated toward designing schools, and what it was like contributing to international projects—including his work on Kingdom Academy in Saudi Arabia.

Now living in Champlin, Minnesota, Mark reflects on the twists, turns, and unexpected opportunities that shaped his path. He also tells the story of meeting his wife in one of those classic life-timing moments: he was the best man, she was the maid of honor, and sparks may have flown right away.

This episode offers a relaxed conversation about career, community, and the simple moments that end up defining a life.