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Moving America Forward: Generation Dynamics in 2025

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Today on Idaho Found, we are featuring a special editorial from our host, Mark S. Young, with additional commentary from podcast producer, Kelli Jenkins. In this episode, Mark shares his thoughts on bolstering resilience in challenging times by tending to the four corners of our ecosystem: Education, Public Policy, Technology, and Economics.

Mark S. Young is a native of Rigby, Idaho, and earned a bachelor's degree in political science and economics from Idaho State University. Currently he is a branch manager and registered principal with Raymond James Financial Services (an independent broker/dealer) at 450 B Street in Idaho Falls.

On both local and state levels, Mark has served as a volunteer and board member for numerous organizations. He played a vital role in the development of the Idaho State University / University of Idaho Higher Education Center (University Place) in Idaho Falls, and he served two terms on the

Governor’s Economic Advisory Council. Currently, he is active as a founding board member of The City Club of Idaho Falls, a Rotarian, a member of the Idaho Falls Chambers of Commerce, a member of the Idaho Business for Education (IBE), and a board member of the Idaho Community Foundation.

He has two sons, both veterans who served in Iraq in recent times: Steven is a general contractor in Montana, and Adam is involved in security at the Idaho National Laboratory.

Mark S. Young is a native of Idaho, a graduate of Idaho State University, a community organizer, and a financial professional. For over 30 years, Mark has supported economic development on both local and state levels. Recently he completed his term as a member of the Idaho Department of Commerce Economic Advisory Council. He is currently a board member/past president of The City Club of Idaho Falls and a past president of the Idaho Falls Rotary and Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce. Mark played a vital role in the development of the Idaho State University and University of Idaho Higher Education Center (University Place) in Idaho Falls. Additionally, Mark served for six years as a lay member of the Idaho State Bar Association’s Professional Conduct Board. He has two sons, both veterans who served in Iraq: Steven is a general contractor in Montana, and Adam is involved in security at the Idaho National Laboratory.