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Idaho Found

Nuclear Innovation Campus: Idaho’s Opportunity

By Mark S. Young
Published October 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM MDT
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As a steadfast community advocate for the Idaho National Laboratory, Mark joins Idaho Found to share why he believes the Department of Energy’s proposed Nuclear Innovation Campus represents a pivotal moment for the region. Drawing on his long-standing engagement with INL and the broader community, Mark explains why he sees this project as an opportunity that could strengthen Idaho’s position in nuclear innovation, expand pathways for higher education, and create lasting benefits for the people who call this state home.

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Mark S. Young
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.
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