Background
Sostarich, Mark Edward was born on April 10, 1953 in Milwaukee. Son of Edward Michael and Sophia (Hibler) Sostarich.
Sostarich, Mark Edward was born on April 10, 1953 in Milwaukee. Son of Edward Michael and Sophia (Hibler) Sostarich.
University of Wisconsin (Bachelor of Arts, with distinction, 1975. Juris Doctor, cum laude, 1978). Phi Delta Phi. Member, 1976-1977 and Editor-in-Chief, 19771978, Wisconsin Law Review.
Member, Wisconsin State Elections Board, since 1987. Secretary, South Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission, since 1987.
Associate Godfrey & Kahn, Milwaukee, 1978-1984, partner, 1984-1996, Petrie & Stocking South Carolina, Milwaukee, 1997—2004. Private practice Elkhorn, since 2004.
Member board visitors University Wisconsin, Madison, 1983-1988. Commissioner South Milwaukee Housing Authority, 1985-1986. Member South Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission, 1986-1992, secretary, 1987-1991, president, 1991-1992.
Member Wisconsin Elections Board, 1987-1995, vice chairman, 1990, chairman, 1991. Member Democratic National Committee, 1993, 1995-1997. Member platform and resolutions committee Wisconsin Democratic Party, 1984-1997, 1st vice chairman, 1984, chairman, 1985-1997.
Chairman Wisconsin Democratic Party, 1995-1997. Member Association State Democratic Chairs, 1993, 95-97. Chairman Milwaukee County Democratic Party, 1986-1997, vice president, 2001, president, 2001-2004.
Member, usher, High School Sunday school teacher, chairman organ fundraising committee Trinity Lutheran Church, South Milwaukee. Board directors Arthritis Foundation Wisconsin, 2000-2003. Member of American Bar Association, Walworth County Bar Association, 7th Circuit Court Appeals Bar Association, Milwaukee Bar Association, Wisconsin Bar Assn.
Married Karen Sue Baranek, June 12, 1976. Children: Samantha Nicole, Alex Edward.