Mark Nye was raised in Pocatello, in the heart of District 29. After graduating from Pocatello High School, Mark was admitted to Harvard University, graduating in 1967. After working for the Boise Cascade Corporation and in a non-profit community action program, Mark attended the University of Idaho College of Law, graduating with a J.D. in 1974. Mark has been Managing Partner of Racine Olson Nye Budge and Bailey, Chtd., one of the state’s leading law firms.
Mark and his wife Eva have made Pocatello their home since then, raising four children who attended Pocatello’s public schools. In addition to busy professional lives, both Mark and Eva have always found time to be involved in the community, believing that it is a citizen’s responsibility to give time and effort to civic affairs and service to others. Eva was a long-time member of the Pocatello City Council, and both have served in a wide variety of volunteer and civic positions.
Mark’s decision to run for re-election to the legislature is an extension of that belief in civic contribution and direct involvement in service to the community. He believes we can once again be the great state Idaho has been for most of its history, if we will work together to seek sound, pragmatic solutions to the challenges we have before us. A lifetime in Idaho has taught him that Idahoans are by nature hardworking optimists with an eye to the future, and he wants to help ensure that that future is a bright one.
Highlights
Education:
Pocatello High School, 1963, Student Body President
Harvard University, 1967, Bachelors Degree
University of Idaho College of Law, 1974, J.D.
Employment:
Boise Cascade Corporation, 1969 – Corporate Staff
El Ada Community Action Program, 1970, Director
Judicial Advisor, U of I, 1973-1974
1974 – date, Racine Olson Nye Budge and Bailey, Chtd. (Managing Partner 1998 – 2014)
Adjunct professor, U of I College of Law (1984) and visiting instructor, ISU , law and engineering
Past General Counsel, Idaho State University
Past Special Deputy Attorney General, State of Idaho
Professional Activities:
Member, Idaho Law Foundation
Past President, Sixth District Bar Association
Past President, Idaho State Bar
Member, American Bar Association Board of Governors
Past President, Idaho Defense Counsel
Past President, Idaho American Board of Trial Advocates
Past trial counsel for ISU and University of Idaho
The Best Lawyers in America, 1997 – date
Civic Activities
Commissioner, Idaho Centennial Commission, 1985 – 1990
Past President, ISU Foundation (Helped raise $150 million for school and scholarships)
Member, Mayor’s Advisory Committee, 1973
Emeritus Member, U of I Law Advisory Committee
Board of Directors, Andrus Center for Public Policy
Rotary Club of Pocatello, Paul Harris Fellow
Past Board Member, Greater Pocatello Chamber of Commerce
Local chapter of American Red Cross
Board of Directors, Idaho Community Foundation
Awards
U of I Service Award, College of Law
ISU Bartz Service Award
Pocatello High School Distinguished Graduate
Who’s Who in America
