Growing up together in San Marino, California, we have known each other since we were little -- and were even in the same first grade class! We attended the same elementary school, middle school, and high school.

Mark is a Lieutenant (LT) in the United States Coast Guard. He recently finished his assignment as Commanding Officer of CGC Halibut (WPB 87340), and he is now stationed in Washington, D.C., working in the Office of the Vice President on the National Security Team. Devon graduated from law school in May and just took the California Bar Exam at the end of July. In October, she will join the law firm Sheppard, Mullin, Richter, & Hampton LLP as a full-time associate in their Los Angeles office.