- Chris Marek (born August 10, 1962; 62 years) grew up with his siblings in Idaho, Oregon
- The former photographer has been married to Amy Roloff of Little People, Big World, since August 2021
- Chris Marek has a solid career as a realtor and has sold quite a number of homes in Portland
Chris Marek is the second husband of Amy Roloff from Little People, Big World. He is also a real estate agent with an established business in Portland, Oregon. Having spent over three decades in the business, Chris has sold quite a number of homes and has garnered a net worth of about $1 million.
Chris and his wife Amy have been married since 2021 and have been together since then. While this is Chris Marek’s first marriage, it is the second for Amy who was previously married to Matt Roloff, the father of her four children.
Who is Chris Marek?
Chris Marek was born on August 10, 1962, in Idaho to Sandra Lee Tannahill and Gary Marek. His siblings include Shelly Marek, Jackie Wren, Terry Tannahill, Shane Tannahill, and Tammy Tannahill. His other relatives include Burt Marek, Shannon Marek, and Brandi L. A Marek.
His parents divorced while he was still a teenager. His mother went on to marry Ray Tannahill and had two children.
During his formative years, he attended Lewiston Senior High in Lewiston, Idaho. Upon graduating from high school, he enrolled at Portland State University. Reports say he also attended Clackamas Community College.
Is He Still Married to Amy Roloff?
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Chris Marek and Amy first met at a singles mixer at Vine Gogh Artist Bar & Studio in Portland in 2016. It was the same period she finalized her divorce from Matt Roloff. At first, they were just friends but later on, Chris invited Amy for a motorcycle ride and asked her out.
After dating for a while, the pair got engaged in September 2019. Chris Marek and Amy Roloff exchanged their vows on August 28, 2021, in the presence of their closest family and friends at Roloff Farms in Hillsboro, Oregon (Amy’s former residence with her ex-husband Matt Roloff). The couple later revealed chose that venue due to the COVID-19 pandemic logistical challenges.
Their wedding ceremony was held in a tent where The Macey Gard Band performed the couple’s favorite song, At the End of the Day.
While it is Chris’ first marriage, it would be the second for Amy who shares four children; Jeremy and Zach, Molly and Jacob with her ex-husband.
While still enjoying their marriage, Chris and his wife do not have any biological children yet. Regardless of that, he has been described as a doting father (to Amy’s children) and husband.
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What is Chris Marek’s Net Worth?
Amy Roloff’s husband Chris came to the limelight due to their marriage. Besides the high-profile marriage, he has also worked as a real estate agent at Keller Williams Real Estate as well as the Knipe Realty team. Having spent more than 20 years as a realtor, Marek has sold homes all over Oregon.
His exact net worth has not been revealed due to the fact that his income depends solely on the number of homes he has sold. Nevertheless, other sources speculate that he has an estimated net worth of about $1 million at the moment. Furthermore, as a real estate agent in Oregon, he might be earning anything from the range of $47,710 to $191,584.
His wife, on the other hand, has made a fortune out of her showbiz career. Her net worth is speculated to be around $6 million at the moment. The 61 year-old Little People, Big World star featured in more than 340 episodes of the TLC reality show.
Amy has also appeared on several TV shows including The Oprah Winfrey Show and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. As an author, she has published quite a number of books including Short and Simple Family Recipes(2012), and A Little Me (2019). Chris’s wife is also the owner of the online baking/cooking business, Amy Roloff’s Little Kitchen.
Besides all that has been said, Amy has a bubbling career as a motivational speaker and has delivered speeches at several events including Women’s Power Lunch and Lakes Health Conference.
Quick Facts about Amy Roloff’s Husband, Chris Marek
- Before he ventured into the real estate business, he worked as a photographer for some time in Oregon
- Chris Marek’s wife is the only little person in her family. She was born with achondroplasia, a type of dwarfism caused by cartilage formation.
- Marek and his wife reportedly bought a home worth $589k in 2021.
- Many fans of LPBW do not trust Chris. They feel he may have some tricks up his sleeve. This speculation began after he changed his relationship status on Facebook and wrote that he had retired his ‘player badge’ for his wife.
- Chris Marek’s sexuality has been questioned by LPBW fans. The viewers and fans of Amy found it odd that Chris was never married and so he might be gay and might be using Amy as a cover.
