Mark has extensive executive-level financial experience and holds a Bachelors of Business Administration in Public Accounting.  VanderVeer is presently the Gunnison County Electric Association Chief Financial Officer and formerly served as Gunnison Valley Health Chief Financial Officer. He lives in Gunnison with his wife and two children. 

Balanced – Strategic - Collaborative

Balanced

With a balanced approach developed by over 30 years of business experience, I possess the ability to prioritize the collective needs of students, teachers, staff, parents, and the community, ensuring that decisions are made objectively and without personal biases, to achieve the best outcomes for the students at the Gunnison Watershed School District. 

Strategic

With over 30 years of strategic finance and accounting experience in leadership roles, I bring a unique perspective to the Gunnison Watershed School District school board. By leveraging my expertise in budgeting, financial planning, and resource management, I can provide insights and guidance to the board and school administration as needed to support strategies optimizing operations that ensure responsible fiscal decisions prioritizing the needs of our students, teachers, and staff. 

Collaborative

Through my extensive background and experience, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of collaboration in achieving meaningful outcomes. As a school board member, I will leverage this understanding to foster strong partnerships, ensuring that our education system is thoughtfully designed to meet the unique needs of every student and family in our community, promoting inclusivity and equitable opportunities for all.