Mark was raised in Farmington/Centerville Utah and work his family’s Dairy Farm. He learned the value of hard work while feeding calves, baling hay, moving irrigation pipe, hauling alfalfa, and showing cattle throughout the western United States.

Mark attended Brigham Young University and Utah State University, earning a degree in Accounting and a Master’s in Business.

Mark’s early professional experience included working at E.A. Miller in Hyrum, Utah, handling accounting for cattle forward purchasing and a large feedlot in southern Idaho. As a Certified Public Accountant, performing audits for nonprofit organizations, government entities, and public companies.

He later transitioned to the energy industry which he retired from in 2012 after a successful career.

Mark has dedicated significant time and energy to serving his community and the state of Utah through a wide range of leadership roles:

In 2012, Mark partnered with his son Nathan to launch Epic Recreation in Garden City. It grew to include Sunrise Resort and Event Center, Epic Getaways and Retreats, and Beaver Creek Lodge in Logan Canyon.

Their operations provide year-round employment. Mark’s focus has been on helping others develop careers, gain experience, and build a life in the Bear Lake Valley.

Mark has been connected to Bear Lake his entire life and became a full-time resident in the county six years ago. For the past 14 years, his businesses and service efforts have been focused on strengthening the local economy and preserving the quality of life in the region.

Mark has built strong working relationships with local leaders, state agencies, and legislators. He understands how to navigate partnerships and secure resources to benefit rural communities.

He is committed to responsible growth, protecting natural resources, supporting local businesses, and ensuring that future generations have the same opportunities to live, work, and thrive in Rich County.