Mark’s Bio

Mark’s bio of his career aside, Mark is a proud father and loyal friend to many. His friends won’t be shy to tell you that if Mark says, “You know I’d take a bullet for you!” You have a “loyal and faithful, friend for life. “

Circling back to his love for the mountains, Mark has migrated from San Francisco to Murphys, California – where he currently resides at the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. He is a self proclaimed mountain man who has NOT “hung up his saddle.” He is a passionate horse breaker, and  he always approaches his work as a hired gun, with that same heart and spirit. He is a notable fan of classic westerns, particularly John Wayne and Clint Eastwood films. I’m sure you can name a few – True Grit; Pale Rider & Josey Wales… Although, he loves cowboy movies, but let there be no confusion… He is no cowboy – he’s a mountain man!

“I never ran cows!” He’ll tell you with a grin.

None-the-less, prepare to expand your vocabulary with some old quotes from John Wayne, and mountaineering expressions. Mark has some colorful business and finance terms he has coined and borrowed throughout the years, like “grind em’  & get’r done Sonny Jim!“

His friends will tell you they trust he’d take a bullet for them and negotiate their most critical affairs with courage, integrity and tact. Or they might say “He’s damn smart and hardheaded, won’t give up, and I’m pretty confident that he’ll get you what you want.” I know; because, they told me directly.

Mark’s bio tells you that: he’s a proud father, never met a stranger, no axe to grind, will not work with a jackass, thieves, or liars.  Although, he will and wants to, help as many people as he can.

He’s a character and a brilliant businessman. You’ll be glad to meet Mark.

Mark Degenhardt
Managing Partner, CMG
Angels Camp, CA 
209-728-5162
mark@cmgair.net