Mark Ballstaedt

Mark Ballstaedt has extensive experience in the technology and information technology industry. Mark has held various leadership positions throughout their career, including roles such as Chief Information Officer at Young Living Essential Oils, Chief Technology Officer at FRS and Ken Garff Automotive Group, and Vice President of Information Technology at Young Living Essential Oils, Vivint Smart Home, and 1-800 CONTACTS. Mark has also worked at JetBlue Airways, where they held roles such as Manager of Software Development and Web Architect. Prior to that, they had their own small business where they focused on website and IT system operations. Mark's expertise lies in building high-performing technology organizations, directing IT operations, software engineering, data management, business intelligence, and project management. Mark has experience with digital software and platforms generating revenue in the billions.

Mark Ballstaedt attended the University of Utah from 1993 to 2000, where they pursued a degree in Speech Communication with an emphasis in Organizational Communication. In 1999, they obtained a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification from Microsoft. In 2009, they earned a PMI PMP Certification in Project Management. In 2011, Mark obtained a PMI-ACP Certification as an Agile Certified Practitioner in Project Management. Additionally, they briefly attended Brigham Young University in 1998 as a candidate for a Master of Information Systems degree. Mark also holds a PMP certification from the Project Management Institute.