Senator Mark A. MacDonald of Williamstown, Orange County, Democrat, was born in Middletown, Connecticut, on December 18, 1942. Occupation: teacher/farmer. He was educated in elementary schools in New Jersey and Washington, D.C.; Clark University, Worcester, Massachusetts (BA, 1972); attended Norwich University, Northfield, Vermont, 1975-76 to attain teacher's certification. Member of: Williamstown Planning Commission, 1984-1994; Vermont Beef Producers Association; Chelsea Fish and Game Club; Orange County Farm Bureau; American Legion; Orange Southwest Teachers Association; Vietnam Veterans of America. He served in the U.S. Army, 1968-1970, with eighteen months of service in Vietnam in 1969 and 1970. Member of the House: 1983-84, 1985-86, 1987-88, 1989-90, 1991-92, 1993-94. Member of the Senate: 1996-97, 1997-98, 2003-2004, 2005-2006, 2007-2008, 2009-2010, 2011-2012, 2013-2014, 2015-2016, 2017-2018.