~ Jim Mora

UCLA Head Football Coach

Having been a teammate, climbing partner and friend of Mark's for over 35 years, I can say without hesitation that he is a man of tremendous integrity, moral conviction and mental toughness.  His ability to both lead from the front and be a core team member speaks to both his strength of conviction as well as his selfless attitude.  Mark has a vision and an energy that others are naturally drawn to, his ability to inspire others with both his words and actions are beyond compare.  This is a man that has reached the highest peaks professionally as an NFL player, in business as an entrepreneur, as a father and as a high altitude mountain climber.

~ Matt Walker

Adventurer, Author, Speaker

Mark’s feats on the field and in the mountains are tremendous, his ability to simultaneously lead and be an integral working team member is inspiring and empowering. Mark’s energy is infectious and his ability to cut through the noise and isolate what is the essential core challenge is remarkable. This skill, coupled with a strategic vision and inclination toward direct action, creates an environment of success that feels pre-ordained or destined. Mark transcends the “talk” and “walks the walk” - I will, without reservation, join him on adventures in the field and in the marketplace.

~ Emily Farkas, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Humanitarian

Mark Pattison is a competitor, an achiever, an outlier. His accomplishments in sport, business, climbing, and now speaking & philanthropy place him several sigma above the norm. And while he has excelled at most things he’s set out to conquer, he’s not afraid to show you that some of his summits have been reached from low places where he’s found the courage to redefine himself, and where the last step depended on the first.

Mountain climbing is a natural metaphor for life's challenges, and Mark embodies many tenets of alpinism that have led to his success. Those who know him well have often heard him say that “It takes a little more to make a champion.” He shares what that X-factor is and compels us each to discover and utilize it in finding our own personal and professional summits.

~ Chris Long

Former #1 NFL Draft Pick and Super Bowl Champion

I haven't known Mark for long, but having the opportunity to be involved with our Conquering Kili Campaign for clean water told me all I need to know. Mark is extremely motivated to live his life to the fullest, and help other people in the process. His drive and competitive spirit are infectious. He obviously has a football background, but I believe his true calling is in inspiring and helping others through his adventurous, fearless attitude and where that personality takes him.

~ Captain Bo Ellis

Chief Pilot Major US Airline

I have known Mark since 1991 and have met few people of his caliber that still maintain the level of modesty his parents instilled in him as a young boy. He is an unassuming individual that has excelled to the highest levels in all aspects of his life; athletics, entrepreneurial endeavors, adventure travel and the business world. You and your team will discover for yourselves that one's journey in life can be fueled by passion, dedication, inspiration and a straight forward approach. Mark's experiences will provide you and your team with tools towards success and accomplishment regardless of your current level.