Mark Schaeffer, CPA, CCIFP

Managing Partner

  • Hired: 1975
  • Education: B.A. in Accounting, University of Louisville, 1976

Mark is the Managing Partner at Bowden & Wood. He came to Bowden & Wood as a Staff Accountant. He became a Partner in 1980, and he became the Managing Partner in 1989. Mark manages our growing firm to provide tax, accounting, and consulting services. He is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional. Mark enjoys attending and speaking at association meetings.

Outside of the office, Mark is a member of the Holy Spirit Church and an avid gardener. Mark is committed to a pesticide-free garden that he can share with family, friends, and employees at the firm.

Professional Activities

  • Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Member, Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants, past Chairman of Construction Committee
  • Member, Driving Force Auto Consulting, LLC
  • Associate Member, Kentucky Association of Master Contractors Inc.
  • Member, Industry and By-Laws Committee
  • Member, Construction Financial Management Association, President of the Kentuckiana Chapter, 2008 – 2010 and 2013 – 2014, Board Member 2000 to present
  • Associate Member, Greater Louisville Automobile Dealers Association
  • Associate Member, Kentucky Automobile Dealers Association
  • Chairman, Ohio Valley Construction Conference, 2011, 2013, 2015

Career Highlights

  • Sharing his knowledge of the complexities of tax laws with clients
  • Working with like-minded CPAs in the firm

Thoughts on Bowden & Wood

“Bowden & Wood is a changing business in a changing industry, but we provide consistently valuable service.” – Mark Schaeffer, CPA, CCIFP