Mark Braddock is an American businessman, sales representative, realtor, media personality, and entrepreneur. However, he is mainly known as the rumored gay partner of reality TV star Todd Chrisley. Todd Chrisley is a real estate tycoon and business mogul. He is also famous for his appearance in “Chrisley Knows Best,” an American TV show that revolves around his wealthy family.
Mark Braddock captured public attention after testifying in a fraud case against his former business partner, Todd Chrisley. His testimony sent the media into a frenzy, making many curious about him.
Here’s everything we know about Mark Braddock.
Who Is Mark Braddock?
Mark Braddock was born in Georgia Atlanta, United States of America, on February 27, 1965. He is a 58-year-old of White ethnicity and grew up as a devout Christian. However, he has not revealed most details about his early life. Hence, the identity of his parents and siblings is unknown. Similarly, there are no details regarding his elementary and high school educational achievements.
However, Mark Braddock enrolled at Radford University, Virginia, in 1983. While in school, he studied various disciplines such as Computer Science, Statistics, and Mathematics and subsequently earned his degree four years later. Braddock graduated from the University in 1987 with a Bachelor of Applied Science degree.
What Does Mark Braddock Do for a Living?
Due to his strong educational background and extensive knowledge, it didn’t take long before Braddock succeeded in the corporate world. He began his professional journey as a Systems Engineer at AT&T in Oakton, USA, in 1984. Braddock spent three years in this position before departing in 1987. Afterward, he joined the Decision Resources Group, where he served as a system Analyst.
In addition, he accumulated six years of experience as a sales representative at an Analytics firm called Cognos and worked at SAP Software Solutions. Mark Braddock also worked as the vice president at Executive Asset Management, LLC, for seven years. He worked at the firm until 2012. The businessman now works at Pontchartrain Resources Group, where he has been working as a Computer Specialist since 2012.
Is Mark Braddock Married?
Yes, he is. Braddock’s wife is Leslie Braddock. She is a real estate agent who works in the corporate world. The couple tied the knot in October 1987 and have been together ever since. More so, Mark Braddock and his wife have two children, Ian and Colin Braddock.
Despite the gay affair rumors that shook their marriage, the couple is still waxing strong. In addition, Braddock is also a grandfather. His son, Ian, has two children, a son, and a daughter, from his marriage. However, Colin’s marital status is unknown.
What Happened Between Mark Braddock and Todd Chrisley?
Braddock started working with Todd Chrisley in the mid-2000s when he began working at Executive Asset Management. However, what appeared to be a business relationship turned out to be more than just that between the business partners. Mark Braddock made a shocking revelation while testifying in court against Todd Chrisley.
Braddock, previously Chrisley’s co-worker, testified in court that he and Chrisley had an intimate relationship that lasted for a year in the early 2000s while married to their partners. Furthermore, he provided intricate details about Chrisley’s illegal activities, asserting that he witnessed and actively participated in them.
Mark Braddock, who received immunity in exchange for his testimony, claimed that he and Chrisley worked at a real estate company from 2005 to 2012. According to Braddock, their professional relationship eventually turned romantic.
However, he stated that their affair lasted only about a year and told the court that they continued working together for nearly a decade after their secret relationship ended. The businessman also characterized their connection as a “brotherhood.”
While testifying, Mark Braddock also disclosed how they had to pay off blackmailers who threatened to leak the affair to everyone. He said they paid over $38,000 to prevent the blackmailer from divulging information about the fling.
However, their “brotherhood” ended dramatically in 2012 when Chrisley and Braddock had a heated argument, which saw Chrisley forcefully expelling his “brother” from his office and threatening to involve the police. Following this incident, Braddock reported the Chrisleys to the FBI for tax fraud.
What Happened to the Chrisleys?
After Mark Braddock tipped off the federal agencies about his alleged ex-lover’s fraudulent schemes, Todd Chrisley and his wife got indicted on several charges. The court found the Chrisleys guilty of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, conspiracy to defraud the United States, and tax fraud.
In addition, prosecutors argued during the trial that the couple obtained $30 million in fraudulent bank loans by submitting fake documents to banks. Todd Chrisley’s wife, Julie, was also accused of presenting a fraudulent credit report and false bank statements when attempting to rent a house in California.
Furthermore, the couple allegedly used a film production company to conceal their income as they evaded paying $2 million in taxes to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Consequently, Todd Chrisley and his wife bagged a combined 19-year jail term. In addition, the reality TV star and his wife will be on 16 months probation after their release.
