Background
Austad, Mark Evans was born on April 1, 1917 in Ogden, Utah, United States. Son of Jacob and Signe (Anderson) Austad.
Austad, Mark Evans was born on April 1, 1917 in Ogden, Utah, United States. Son of Jacob and Signe (Anderson) Austad.
Student, Weber State College. HHD (honorary), Weber State College, 1973.
With, Station KSL, Salt Lake City commentator, Columbia Broadcasting System, Station WTOP, Washington, 1950-1960; founding trust member, Metromedia, Inc., Washington and New York City vice president, Metromedia, Inc., Washington and New York City, 1961-1981; United States representative General Assembly, United Nations, New York City, 1973; ambassador to Finland, Helsinki, 1974-1977; ambassador to Norway, Oslo, 1980-1984. Lecturer National Geography Society, Washington, from 1960.
Chairman Washington Cherry Blossom Festival, 1964-1965, presdsl. inauguralballs, 1968-1972. Vice chairman inauguration committee, 1972. Member Burning Tree Club.
Paradise Valley Club. Bald Peak Club; Broadcast Pioneers Club, Rotary.
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Married Lola Brown, August 20, 1941. Children: Nancy Austad Roth, Penny Austad Davis, Wendy Austad Durfee.