For McKinley County Treasurer
Raised in Gallup, New Mexico, Mark (aka Ben) is deeply rooted in the values of our community. After completing college, he returned to settle in McGaffey, where he and his wife are raising their four children on a small farm.
As the Construction Manager for the Southwest Indian Foundation, Mark oversees multimillion-dollar residential projects aimed at building homes for impoverished families and veterans on the Navajo Reservation. His work involves structural design, financial management, and the hands-on construction of these vital homes.
In addition to his role at SWIF, Mark is a local small business owner, operating a sawmill that provides locally sourced lumber to the community. On their tree farm, his family raises livestock and conserves renewable timber resources, all while practicing regenerative agriculture to enrich the land and provide healthy food for the community.
With his extensive experience in managing complex construction projects and running a successful business, Mark is committed to bringing a new level of order and efficiency to the office of County Treasurer.
Mark is determined to pursue what's best
for McKinley County.
There is a pressing need for accountability in local government, and Mark is dedicated to bringing that to McKinley County.
Citizens should have easy access to the county’s financial budget to better understand and influence government decisions.
As County Treasurer, Mark will ensure that McKinley County’s financial records are fully open and available to the public.
The candidate is committed to making the county's accounting system clear and straightforward, allowing residents to understand how their money is being managed.
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