Mark Molina

I’m 48 years old and I have worked in the field of architecture for 22 years. My wife Tracey and I have been married for 15 awesome years. We have two beautiful children — Camryn, age 10 and Caden, age 6. We lived in toasty Las Vegas, NV for the past 22 years, but recently moved to San Antonio, TX in June of 2009.

I graduate college in August of 1986 from Texas Tech University. After graduation I moved back to San Antonio (the 1st time) Work in SA was scarce. The oil crisis had put a big burden on the city.
There were no jobs in the field of architecture. Everybody had already started laying people off.

My dad was retired and doing handyman work and painting houses. So after I graduated college, guess what? I started painting houses with my dad. I painted houses and mowed lawns that summer to make a living. You do what you have to do.

After seeing my frustration my dad suggested I call my grandmother who lived in Henderson, NV and have her mail me some architects out of the phone book. I then spent the next couple of days writing and mailing out my resume.

Finally in October 1986 I got a call from Robert A. Fielden Architect in Las Vegas. He wanted me to fly down and interview. Bob did hire me, and the rest is history. That’s how I ended up in Las Vegas.

My wife Tracey moved to Las Vegas from Cleveland when she was 3 years old. She has been here ever since.

I enjoy mountain biking, dirt bike riding, tennis, snow skiing, working out and spin class (bicycle aerobics). My sports teams are the Oakland Raiders, San Antonio Spurs (2007 Champions), and Oakland A’s. Jeff Gordon is my favorite Nascar driver.

I enjoy reading inspirational books, like “Think and Grow Rich”, all Anthony Robbins books, “Your Best Live Now” by Joel Osteen, “Self-Matters” by Dr. Phil and my new favorite “The 4-Hour Work Week” by Timothy Ferris.

Tracey and I enjoy traveling and spending time with our kids.

Keep smiling,

Mark A. Molina