Brief Biography of Mark O. Walsh, Executive Director

Mark O. Walsh spent more than 25 years as Associate Director of the Utah Association of Counties (UAC) specializing in public lands, environmental and natural resources issues.

Prior to taking this position with UAC, Mark worked in policy positions for then Utah Governor Scott Matheson. He worked for U.S. Senator Frank Moss and as Legislative Director for Congressman Gunn McKay.

Mark also recently retired from the U.S. Army Reserve with the rank of Colonel. During his service in the Army Reserve he held numerous responsibilities at the senior command level, most recently as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Training and Operations to the Commanding General of the 96th Reserve Support Command at Ft. Douglas, Utah.

Mark holds a B.S. Degree in Political Science, History and Economics from the University of Utah and an M.A. Degree in Political Science from Brigham Young University.