Mark R. Hale, a Salt Lake City native, received a bachelor of arts degree in English from the University of Utah and a law degree from what is now the Seattle University School of Law. He is a member of the Utah State Bar and acts as executive officer and legal counsel for his family owned restaurants, Hires Big H and Litzas Pizza. He and his lovely wife, Julie, are the parents of three wonderful children, Aubrey-Jane, Tanner, and Chandler.