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.