Mark Evans Austad, American Diplomat, broadcast executive. Decorated Order of White Rose, Finland; named Outstanding Citizen State of Washington. 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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Background
Austad, Mark Evans was born on April 1, 1917 in Ogden, Utah, United States. Son of Jacob and Signe (Anderson) Austad.
Education
Student, Weber State College. HHD (honorary), Weber State College, 1973.
Career
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.
Membership
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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Connections
Married Lola Brown, August 20, 1941. Children: Nancy Austad Roth, Penny Austad Davis, Wendy Austad Durfee.
- Father:
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Jacob Austad
- Mother:
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Signe (Anderson) Austad
- Spouse:
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Lola Brown
- child:
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Nancy Austad Roth Austad
- child:
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Wendy Austad Durfee Austad
- child:
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Penny Austad Davis Austad