Who is The Masked Merchant
The Masked Merchant has always been an internet figure for Mark. He created it back in April of 2002 with the original site TheMaskedMerchant.com. After that there have been many changes. What started out as just Camping Gear and Outdoor website has grown into a complete e-commerce consulting group.
A little history about Mark: Joined the USAF in July 1976 as a Security Police Law Enforcement Specialist with tours at RAF Upper Heyford England and Moody Air Force Base Georgia. As a Security Policeman was member of the USAF Emergency Services Team where assigned as a sniper and hostage negotiator. Qualified and competed in the TAC Security Police Marksman competition and was the day desk sergeant for Camp Liberty Florida during the Cuban Refugee crisis of 1980.
Retrained in September 1980 as a C-130 Loadmaster and achieved Flight Instructor and Flight Examiner status. Duties included loading Air Force Aircraft and directing Air Drop of equipment, supplies and personnel. Participated in Operation Urgent Fury in Grenada, Operation Just Cause in Panama, Operation Restore Hope in Somalia, Operation Deep Freeze Mid Winter Airdrop over Antarctica, Desert Shield and Desert Storm. On the humanitarian side flew support and relief missions to Moscow and Inchevski Russia in support of the INF Treaty and the first NATO aircraft into Bucharest Romania after the execution of Dictator Nicolae Ceausecu.
Tours at McChord AFB, Washington, 3 Tours at Little Rock AFB Arkansas, Rhein Main Air Base Germany, US Embassy Kuwait as liaison to the Kuwait Air Force teaching Loadmaster classes to Kuwaiti Aircrews.
After retirement from the USAF I went to the US Marshals Service, Court Security Program as a CSO for the Federal Court of the Eastern District of Arkansas. Then just 4 1/2 years later became a SAP ABAP programmer for the University of Arkansas for Medical Science.
TheMaskedMerchant.com grew and there was a niche in the Police Bike industry. 4Bike-Police.com was created from the growth and has emerged as a leader in online sales of Police Bikes and Duty Gear. With my background in Police and Military we have brought products to our site that are needed for Police Officers.
A founder and CEO of The Arkansas Freedom Fund. A 501c3 charity that supports Military, Veterans, Wounded Warriors and the families of all who have served this great nation. Visit our site and support one of our our events. The money we raise stays in Arkansas for the Veterans of Arkansas. Consider making a donation today.
Past partner for Outskirts Bike Shop of Bryant Ar. I was taught by the best bike mechanics in the state. The shop closed but 4Bike-Police and the Arkansas Freedom still benefit from the knowledge passed to me.
Starting in 2019 I will be taking 4Bike-Police.com on the road and working directly with Police Departments to build, equip and maintain their Bike Team assets. As we go forward meeting departments as we travel we bring a new product to the first responder community. We have been certified as GlassParency Installers. Bringing premium window protection to vehicle fleets across the country. We will post all our traveling adventures here on this site. Please use our blog to post and ask questions along the way.
I have also added a new partnership bringing the bike accounts, I have been able to establish to Mikes Bike Shop in Haskell, AR. Being a full line Fuji, SE Racing, Haro bike dealer and maintenance shop. We are also the official bike shop of the Arkansas Freedom Fund. With Mike being the AFF Bike Manager.
My life a made huge left turn when I went right. Sept 29, 2001 I married Mrs Merchant. (Tammy) we have moved from 7 dogs, 6 chickens and even a chinchilla over time to just Willow our Australian Shepherd and Lancelot our Rat Terrier really (a rat terror). As our travel partners. My mom, GGMa to all, has three of our pack and we travel with two. Daughter merchant (kels) has one, our min pin Guinness. Who looks you guessed it just like the beer. But we travel together as one and so far have had a great time. You may get some of her wisdom on the blog every now and then. If she thinks it is work she wont do it, so just be patience and see.
A little history about Mark: Joined the USAF in July 1976 as a Security Police Law Enforcement Specialist with tours at RAF Upper Heyford England and Moody Air Force Base Georgia. As a Security Policeman was member of the USAF Emergency Services Team where assigned as a sniper and hostage negotiator. Qualified and competed in the TAC Security Police Marksman competition and was the day desk sergeant for Camp Liberty Florida during the Cuban Refugee crisis of 1980.
Retrained in September 1980 as a C-130 Loadmaster and achieved Flight Instructor and Flight Examiner status. Duties included loading Air Force Aircraft and directing Air Drop of equipment, supplies and personnel. Participated in Operation Urgent Fury in Grenada, Operation Just Cause in Panama, Operation Restore Hope in Somalia, Operation Deep Freeze Mid Winter Airdrop over Antarctica, Desert Shield and Desert Storm. On the humanitarian side flew support and relief missions to Moscow and Inchevski Russia in support of the INF Treaty and the first NATO aircraft into Bucharest Romania after the execution of Dictator Nicolae Ceausecu.
Tours at McChord AFB, Washington, 3 Tours at Little Rock AFB Arkansas, Rhein Main Air Base Germany, US Embassy Kuwait as liaison to the Kuwait Air Force teaching Loadmaster classes to Kuwaiti Aircrews.
After retirement from the USAF I went to the US Marshals Service, Court Security Program as a CSO for the Federal Court of the Eastern District of Arkansas. Then just 4 1/2 years later became a SAP ABAP programmer for the University of Arkansas for Medical Science.
TheMaskedMerchant.com grew and there was a niche in the Police Bike industry. 4Bike-Police.com was created from the growth and has emerged as a leader in online sales of Police Bikes and Duty Gear. With my background in Police and Military we have brought products to our site that are needed for Police Officers.
A founder and CEO of The Arkansas Freedom Fund. A 501c3 charity that supports Military, Veterans, Wounded Warriors and the families of all who have served this great nation. Visit our site and support one of our our events. The money we raise stays in Arkansas for the Veterans of Arkansas. Consider making a donation today.
Past partner for Outskirts Bike Shop of Bryant Ar. I was taught by the best bike mechanics in the state. The shop closed but 4Bike-Police and the Arkansas Freedom still benefit from the knowledge passed to me.
Starting in 2019 I will be taking 4Bike-Police.com on the road and working directly with Police Departments to build, equip and maintain their Bike Team assets. As we go forward meeting departments as we travel we bring a new product to the first responder community. We have been certified as GlassParency Installers. Bringing premium window protection to vehicle fleets across the country. We will post all our traveling adventures here on this site. Please use our blog to post and ask questions along the way.
I have also added a new partnership bringing the bike accounts, I have been able to establish to Mikes Bike Shop in Haskell, AR. Being a full line Fuji, SE Racing, Haro bike dealer and maintenance shop. We are also the official bike shop of the Arkansas Freedom Fund. With Mike being the AFF Bike Manager.
My life a made huge left turn when I went right. Sept 29, 2001 I married Mrs Merchant. (Tammy) we have moved from 7 dogs, 6 chickens and even a chinchilla over time to just Willow our Australian Shepherd and Lancelot our Rat Terrier really (a rat terror). As our travel partners. My mom, GGMa to all, has three of our pack and we travel with two. Daughter merchant (kels) has one, our min pin Guinness. Who looks you guessed it just like the beer. But we travel together as one and so far have had a great time. You may get some of her wisdom on the blog every now and then. If she thinks it is work she wont do it, so just be patience and see.