Mark has always had a flair for business and a strong desire to have his own company.  He started a fire wood business as a teen and was quite successful.  He gained an interest in the building industry by working on his own home.  He ended up doing almost everything himself because it was hard to find reliable help. Because this was so successful, he decided to get his builder's license.  1995 started his new adventure as a licensed builder, as he gave friends and relatives an opportunity to be the guinea pigs. The adventure gave opportunity to build some Spec homes, and commercial projects.  Now Mark primarily stays busy doing custom residential homes. Having a crew, with so many diversities, he is able to complete a project from the early stages of excavation, framing and up to the finish which includes all the final touches.  He has a terrific crew that does outstanding work.  Mark enjoys the uniqueness of each one of the houses he builds, and likes to build it as if it were to be his own.  Many clients have put him in charge of not only the big decisions, but also the minor details.  Once they build a business relationship, most often it has expanded to a down to earth comfort that is appreciated by both builder and client. This comfort has allowed Mark an opportunity that has proved to be a huge asset.  His former clients invite him to bring potential homeowners into their homes and see first hand the workmanship done by Mark Priest Builders.  When all is said and done, Mark doesn’t feel a job has been successful unless his clients are satisfied with their project and consider him a friend.

On his down time he enjoys hunting, snowmobiling, races, and relaxing by cutting firewood for the campfire in Canada.