As a fourth generation wheat farmer, Mark developed a strong sense of work ethic and passion for entrepreneurship at a young age. In 2010, Mark graduated from the University of Colorado with a degree in Civil Engineering. After college, Mark worked as a field engineer and a site supervisor in the oil and gas industry for 6 years in locations ranging from Texas to the North Slope of the Alaskan Arctic. In 2016, Mark left the oil and gas industry to pursue his greater passions: entrepreneurship, finance, and business planning.