Representative Mark Walker Contact information

Mark L. Walker, born in 1947/1948, is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 53rd district. The 53rd district, located in the Chicago metropolitan area, includes all or parts of Arlington Heights, Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Rolling Meadows, and Prospect Heights. He previously represented the 66th district in the Illinois House of Representatives for a single term from 2009 to 2011.

Walker served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and during his service was awarded a Bronze Star. After his military service, he became a senior executive at Citigroup, where he headed worldwide credit card operations. He later went into consulting at Walker Information, providing business expertise to various firms.

In addition to his professional career, Walker has been a soccer coach and member of the Arlington Heights Park District Foundation board, and has co-chaired the Northwest Suburban Veterans Advisory Council. He has also worked with homeless organizations, and on community housing redevelopment.

Walker has a Bachelor of Arts and a master’s degree in culture change from Brown University. He is married and has one adult son.

In 2008, Walker defeated Republican candidate and Elk Grove Village trustee Christine Prochno to succeed outgoing Representative Carolyn Krause. He served a single term during the 96th General Assembly. Walker was defeated in the 2010 general election by Republican David Harris who preceded Krause in the Illinois House. After Harris retired, Walker announced his intention to run for his seat. He defeated Republican nominee Eddie Corrigan and took office January 9, 2019. Walker is also the Democratic Committeeman for Wheeling Township.

As of 2022, Walker serves on six House committees and one subcommittee: Financial Institutions committee (Chairperson), International Trade & Commerce committee (Chairperson), Economic Opportunity & Equity committee, Insurance committee, Revenue & Finance committee, Small Business, Tech Innovation, and Entrepreneurship committee, Sales, Amusement, & Other Taxes subcommittee.