Mark Speltz is an author and public historian who researches and writes about civil rights–era photography, vernacular architecture, and Wisconsin culture and history. Currently a Senior Historian and Vice President at Wells Fargo and Abbot Downing, Mark consults with families on their history and legacy and develops comprehensive family history engagements for select clients and prospects. His most recent book, North of Dixie: Civil Rights Photography beyond the South, was published by the J. Paul Getty Museum in November 2016.