Mark Carlson

Director Mark Carlson has served on the Federated Board since 2007. Prior to the merger with CAP-Trico, he had served on the board since 1992. Mark appreciates the opportunity to contribute to a cooperative which provides quality staff, products, and services for the patrons.

Mark has been employed by the State of Minnesota for 43 years and is the director of a vocational program in Moose Lake that provides work opportunities for people with disabilities. Mark’s leadership experience is exhibited in his service as Silver Township clerk, Covenant Church Council chair, and Moose Lake/Willow River high school varsity softball coach. Mark has been married for 43 years to his wife Lucia. They operate a small Angus cow/calf operation, which has been in the family since 1892. The couple have three daughters, a son, and seven grandchildren.