Mark Elam is a veteran Republican political consultant with 20 years of experience in helping conservative candidates get elected. A graduate of Texas A&M University with a BA in Political Science, Elam served on the campaigns and legislative staffs of Texas Republicans Ron Paul and Phil Gramm. Elam currently serves as the campaign manager and consultant for Rep. Paul and directed his historic victory in 1996 over party-switching incumbent Greg Laughlin. Elam was one of the founders of the Young Conservatives of Texas, serving as their communications director and editor and publisher of YCT's statewide political journal TEXAS FORUM. He also authored the YCT Statement of Principles.

Today, Elam serves as the President of Campaign Resources, Inc.,
a Texas-based political resource firm and M&M Graphics and Advertising, a company specializing in printing, advertising, graphic design and direct mail.

Mark Elam is married to Margie, his wife of 25 years, and is the father of six children. They reside in Sugar Land, TX. Mark serves in the office of Ruling Elder at Southwest Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Bellaire, TX.