Mark Preiss

Executive Director

From Toquerville, Utah, Mark brings years of experience in creating successful nonprofit, public-private partnerships. Most recently, Mark's focus was on building philanthropic support for some of America’s most beloved public lands, including Zion and Glacier National Parks. His extensive background within the nonprofit sector includes leading and implementing best practices in fundraising, board and organization development, marketing, communications, project management, and strategic planning. 

Mark is quite familiar with New Mexico having lived and worked in Taos earlier in his career, and he developed a special love for horses while working as a wrangler/guide/packer in Wyoming after college. He, his wife and two sons look forward to exploring New Mexico and surrounding areas soon.