The Vacuum is a top notch Food Warrior and is ranked among America's finest by the Association of Independent Competitive Eaters. In March of 2005 "The Vacuum" crashed on the scene by winning the "War of the Wings Chicken Wing Eating Championship" in Coshocton Ohio where he decisively defeated a large field of top eaters. In addition, Mark has won the Great American Chicken Wing Eating Championship and took a close second the next day while competing in the World Corn On The Cob Eating Championship.

Few eaters in the world can match "The Vacuum" when it comes to Speed Eating. Mark has also captured a Canadian Hot Dog Title in November 2005. Lyle had a great 2006 as he captured the National County Fair Foods Eating Championship, American Meatball Eating Championship along with the World Rib Eating Championship.

Although Mark struggled in 2007, he has gotten off to a good start in 2008 by winning the National Fudge Brownie Eating Championship and taking a close second at the World Italian Sausage Eating Championship.

Mark brings his experience and toughness as a former Wrestler and Football player with him every time he steps up to the plate. Mark has worked in Management and currently works as a private contractor. He is 6'2", 220lbs and hails from Columbus, Ohio.