His combination of hot cherry peppers, imported prosciutto, imported aged provolone, fine oils and spices soon became a family and friend favorite. Even his usually feisty mother-in-law, Dolores Sena, loved them. She provided the inspiration for the name and formation of the company. She often called Mark "Fathead", but the nickname was more like a term of endearment. In fact, she constantly told him to go into the food business.

And so he did. Fathead Peppers is a family company whose mission is to deliver the perfect pepper made in the USA.