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Personal

Married 34 years to Eileen. One son, Jonathan, who lives in Sacramento. Jonathan is also an accountant. Eileen and Mark enjoy playing golf with friends and spending time with their four dogs.

Professional Licenses and Affiliations

Certified Public Accountant since 1978
Currently holds an active license as a Certified Public Accountant in Arizona and California
Member of the Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and National Association of Tax Professionals

Education

Honors graduate of San Diego State University with a B.S. degree in accounting - 1976.

Professional Experience

1976-1997 - Ernst & Young LLP - last 11 years as a partner
Traveled extensively throughout the Far and Middle East
Practicing CPA in Lake Havasu City since 1998

Volunteer Activities

Chairman, Colorado River Regional Sewer Coalition
Executive Committee Member of the League of Arizona Cities & Towns
2008 Public Service Award Recipient from Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants
Appointed by Governor Brewer to Arizona Municipal Tax Code Commission in 2011 and by former Governor Napolitano in 2008
Honorary Marine Corp League Member
Honorary Rotary Member
Ex-Officio Board Member of Havasu Foundation for Higher Education
Awarded 2006 Lake Havasu City Volunteer of the Year
Awarded 2005 Lake Havasu City Community Booster of the Year
Past Chairman - Lake Havasu Area Chamber of Commerce
Past Chairman – Partnership for Economic Development
Leader for the Foundation for the Future (Airport Business Park)
Current Trustee for the Lake Havasu Unified School District #1 Employee Benefit Trust
Member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #4299
Member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks #2399

Mayor Mark S. Nexsen
Lake Havasu City Municipal Offices
2330 McCulloch Blvd. North, Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86403
Phone: (928) 453-4152
Fax: (928) 453-6909
Email: nexsenm@lhcaz.gov