Mark Antonation

Mark Antonation is a seasoned food editor currently serving at 5280 Magazine since February 2025. Previously, Mark held the position of communication manager at the Colorado Restaurant Association from May 2021 to December 2024 and was the food & drink editor at Westword from June 2014 to May 2021. Mark began as a food writer in the Denver restaurant scene between 2013 and 2015 and has substantial technical writing experience, having worked for companies such as IQNavigator and Trust Company of America from 2009 to 2014. Early career roles included a training developer and technical writer at AIMCO and a project coordinator at OppenheimerFunds. Mark's educational background includes attendance at Colorado State University from 1985 to 1995.