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ark grew up in north central Iowa on the family farm.

Growing up with three brothers and four sisters, the Oppold family was never short on farm hands. The farm chores consisted of very tedious work, however, they were equally divided up amongst the eight children. As Mark always says, “Whether it’s chores on the farm or working for a major network, people are depending on you to get your part done.”

Since the tender age of ten, Mark knew that he wanted to broadcast sports on the radio. Throughout his high school career, he spent many hours participating in theater, music, and journalism. He was the reporter for his 4-H club where he wrote stories to send to the local newspaper. Later, Mark attended the University of Iowa and was enrolled in the journalism

program. After graduating from college, Mark started his career at a radio station in Grand Island, Nebraska, as a farm broadcaster. Subsequently, he moved his career to a radio/television station in his home state of Iowa, where he got his start in television, hosting the agriculture mid-day news and weather. Mark spent the next 10 years in Iowa, but decided to move his family to Kansas City where he would get the opportunity to produce a nationally syndicated radio show on market analysis and market forecasting. It was there that Mark did a segment for the new RFD-TV and met Patrick Gottsch.

Mark has spent forty-four years in the farm broadcasting industry and the last twenty-six years working alongside Patrick. In those years, Mark and Patrick have created a close relationship. In the words

of Mark, “Patrick calls me the ‘gatekeeper.’ He trusts me with the news we put on the air. I create a connection to the urban audiences and explain to them why the stories we produce are important to them as well. Each time I am on the air, I have my family, parents, and neighbors in mind, as those are the people that depend on what I say that day, and the information I present.”

Mark has one of the most recognizable faces in both directing and reporting rural American news, and his hard work and perseverance is most notably seen by others in the industry. After forty-two years, he still remains very active in the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. In 2010, Mark was awarded the New Holland Oscar in Agriculture Award for his documentary on the floods in Tennessee. Later in 2013, Oppold was elected by his peers to serve as the president of the

MARK OPPOLDSENIOR MARKETS EDITOR & HOST, MARKET DAY REPORT & RURAL AMERICA LIVE

Winning the NAFB Oscar In Agriculture in 2010

The Oppold Family

Mark and his wife Kathi at the 2013 Rose Bowl

Mark with a next generation videographer

• Huge Iowa Hawkeyes fan, University of Iowa alumni

• Proud father of 3 children and 7 grandchildren

• Spends weekdays in Nashville for work and weekends in Kansas City with family

• Won Oscar of Agriculture for Nashville Floods feature in 2010

• Has worked with RFD-TV for over 26 years

FUN FACTS ABOUT MARK

[email protected]

CHAT WITH MARK

organization. Earlier in his career, he was presented the Iowa Cattleman’s Farm Broadcaster of the year award.

Although Mark grew up in a large household, his parents never looked past his gifts and talents. They encouraged him to follow his dream and pushed him to excel past his comfort level. Now as a father of three and a grandfather to seven grandchildren, Mark takes his time to become aware of their capabilities and encourages his children and grandchildren to explore. Oftentimes, his grandchildren ask him if they can record their voices and play it back to hear themselves.

In addition to spending time with his family, Mark enjoys making video scrapbooks for friends and

family. He also loves to sing. For many years, he sang in his church choir. Faith is very important to the Oppold family. Together, they light a perpetual candle each week that is blessed by the Archbishop. They also take time to write prayer requests for their coworkers, friends, and family.

From his family farm to the television screen, Mark Oppold continues his work with dedication and motivation from his family. Mark continues to incorporate the values of hard work he learned growing up on the farm to bring the best news he can each time he makes an appearance on television.

“WHETHER IT’S CHORES ON THE FARM OR WORKING FOR A MAJOR NETWORK, PEOPLE ARE

DEPENDING ON YOU TO GET YOUR PART DONE.”

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ark grew up in north central Iowa on the family farm.

Growing up with three brothers and four sisters, the Oppold family was never short on farm hands. The farm chores consisted of very tedious work, however, they were equally divided up amongst the eight children. As Mark always says, “Whether it’s chores on the farm or working for a major network, people are depending on you to get your part done.”

Since the tender age of ten, Mark knew that he wanted to broadcast sports on the radio. Throughout his high school career, he spent many hours participating in theater, music, and journalism. He was the reporter for his 4-H club where he wrote stories to send to the local newspaper. Later, Mark attended the University of Iowa and was enrolled in the journalism

program. After graduating from college, Mark started his career at a radio station in Grand Island, Nebraska, as a farm broadcaster. Subsequently, he moved his career to a radio/television station in his home state of Iowa, where he got his start in television, hosting the agriculture mid-day news and weather. Mark spent the next 10 years in Iowa, but decided to move his family to Kansas City where he would get the opportunity to produce a nationally syndicated radio show on market analysis and market forecasting. It was there that Mark did a segment for the new RFD-TV and met Patrick Gottsch.

Mark has spent forty-four years in the farm broadcasting industry and the last twenty-six years working alongside Patrick. In those years, Mark and Patrick have created a close relationship. In the words

of Mark, “Patrick calls me the ‘gatekeeper.’ He trusts me with the news we put on the air. I create a connection to the urban audiences and explain to them why the stories we produce are important to them as well. Each time I am on the air, I have my family, parents, and neighbors in mind, as those are the people that depend on what I say that day, and the information I present.”

Mark has one of the most recognizable faces in both directing and reporting rural American news, and his hard work and perseverance is most notably seen by others in the industry. After forty-two years, he still remains very active in the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. In 2010, Mark was awarded the New Holland Oscar in Agriculture Award for his documentary on the floods in Tennessee. Later in 2013, Oppold was elected by his peers to serve as the president of the

MARK OPPOLDSENIOR MARKETS EDITOR & HOST, MARKET DAY REPORT & RURAL AMERICA LIVE

Winning the NAFB Oscar In Agriculture in 2010

The Oppold Family

Mark and his wife Kathi at the 2013 Rose Bowl

Mark with a next generation videographer

• Huge Iowa Hawkeyes fan, University of Iowa alumni

• Proud father of 3 children and 7 grandchildren

• Spends weekdays in Nashville for work and weekends in Kansas City with family

• Won Oscar of Agriculture for Nashville Floods feature in 2010

• Has worked with RFD-TV for over 26 years

FUN FACTS ABOUT MARK

[email protected]

CHAT WITH MARK

organization. Earlier in his career, he was presented the Iowa Cattleman’s Farm Broadcaster of the year award.

Although Mark grew up in a large household, his parents never looked past his gifts and talents. They encouraged him to follow his dream and pushed him to excel past his comfort level. Now as a father of three and a grandfather to seven grandchildren, Mark takes his time to become aware of their capabilities and encourages his children and grandchildren to explore. Oftentimes, his grandchildren ask him if they can record their voices and play it back to hear themselves.

In addition to spending time with his family, Mark enjoys making video scrapbooks for friends and

family. He also loves to sing. For many years, he sang in his church choir. Faith is very important to the Oppold family. Together, they light a perpetual candle each week that is blessed by the Archbishop. They also take time to write prayer requests for their coworkers, friends, and family.

From his family farm to the television screen, Mark Oppold continues his work with dedication and motivation from his family. Mark continues to incorporate the values of hard work he learned growing up on the farm to bring the best news he can each time he makes an appearance on television.

“WHETHER IT’S CHORES ON THE FARM OR WORKING FOR A MAJOR NETWORK, PEOPLE ARE

DEPENDING ON YOU TO GET YOUR PART DONE.”

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“While my son, Hunter Goodnight [pictured in the top right], is grown now, I love looking back at a lifetime’s worth of photos and seeing his connection to horses at a young age. My dad, Earl Downs [pictured above], introduced

me to horses. One of my earliest horse memories: Dad commissioned a replica of a stagecoach and our ponies pulled the coach while neighborhood children rode along.”

MOTHER’S & FATHER’SMOTHER’S & FATHER’S

JULIE GOODNIGHTLeft to Right: Sadie, Daughter; Trish Lynn; Jeane Evans, Legendary Trick Rider; Hattie, Daughter.

Left to Right: Joseph, Grandson; Barry; Alex, Grandson.

Front: Carly Seay, Tom’s Granddaughter • Middle: Pat Seay, Wife • Back, Left to Right: Dylan Seay, Tom’s Grandson; Brian Seay, Tom’s Son; Tom Seay; John Seay, Tom’s Son.

Left to Right: Tricia, Mother; Gordon, Father; Kadee Coffman.

Left to Right: Kurt, Son; DeeDee McNabb, Mother; Ken McNabb; Trent, Son.

Left to Right: DeeDee; Rossi DeLeo, Daughter; Sandra, Mother.

Horsemaster w/ Julie Goodnight

TRISH LYNNThe All American Cowgirl Chicks

TOM SEAYBest of America by Horseback

KADEE COFFMANGentle Giants, Superior Sunrise

KEN MCNABBDiscovering the Horseman Within

BARRY STUTESMANMichigan Magazine

DEEDEE DELEOCinchtown NHSRA Tour

“Thanks, Dad, for the great memories and

pointing me in the right direction with

horses.”—Julie

Left to Right: Ian, Son; Larry; Adam, Son; Luann, Wife; Jared, Son.

Left to Right: Charley, Daughter; Barbara, Wife; Chris Cox; Case, Son.

CHRIS COXChris Cox Horsemanship

Left to Right: Hilda Stuart, Mother; John Stuart, Father;Jennifer Stuart, Sister; Connie Smith, Wife; Marty Stuart.

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Left to Right: Joey; Indiana, Daughter.

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