Who We Are
Mark comes to The Prairie Enthusiasts after 15 years in the nonprofit sector, including 11 years working with the Minnesota Land Trust on conservation easements. His work acquiring new conservation projects in the Minnesota portion of the Driftless Area led to countless connections with landowners, volunteers and board members associated with The Prairie Enthusiasts. Their enthusiasm for prairie conservation and restoration was infectious; as a result he accepted a position on the Operations Team in October 2025. Mark lives in Decorah, IA with his family and many pets. He is an avid hiker and backpacker and completed a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail in 2017.