FALB, Mark - Revision history

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	[[File:falb.JPG\|300px\|thumb\|left\|Image courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]FALB, Mark. (Postville, IA, August 11, 1947-- Dubuque, IA, September 20, 2026). A graduate of the University of Iowa in 1969, Falb was employed with [[MCGLADREY, HENDRICKSON AND PULLEN]] prior to joining [[WCB GROUP]] in October 1973. An accountant, he worked his way up at the textbook publisher founded by his father-in-law, [[BROWN, William C.\|William C. BROWN]]. In 1992, when the company was known as WCB Communications, he negotiated the sale of a division of the company to Times Mirror ~~with the~~ stipulation that he buyer had to remain committed to Dubuque. Falb remained head of Kendall Hunt Publishing Co., a stand-alone company since 1994 and the only division of the original William C. Brown Publishing Co. still under Brown family ownership. (1)		[[File:falb.JPG\|300px\|thumb\|left\|Image courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]FALB, Mark. (Postville, IA, August 11, 1947-- Dubuque, IA, September 20, 2026). A graduate of the University of Iowa in 1969, Falb was employed with [[MCGLADREY, HENDRICKSON AND PULLEN]] prior to him joining [[WCB GROUP]] in October 1973. An accountant, he worked his way up at the textbook publisher founded by his father-in-law, [[BROWN, William C.\|William C. BROWN]]. In 1992, when the company was known as WCB Communications, Falb negotiated the sale of a division of the company to Times Mirror. The stipulation was that the buyer had to remain committed to Dubuque. Falb remained head of Kendall Hunt Publishing Co., a stand-alone company since 1994 and the only division of the original William C. Brown Publishing Co. still under Brown family ownership. (1)

	He also served as the president and chief executive officer of Westmark Enterprises, Inc., a real estate investment company, from November 1992 to November 1993, before becoming chairman and chief executive officer. Despite substantial offers to relocate to other states, Falb maintained his company's ties to Dubuque. (2)		He also served as the president and chief executive officer of Westmark Enterprises, Inc., a real estate investment company, from November 1992 to November 1993, before becoming chairman and chief executive officer. Despite substantial offers to relocate to other states, Falb maintained his company's ties to Dubuque. (2)

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	[[File:falb.JPG\|300px\|thumb\|left\|Image courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]FALB, Mark. (Postville, IA-- Dubuque, IA, September 20, 2026). A graduate of the University of Iowa in 1969, Falb was employed with [[MCGLADREY, HENDRICKSON AND PULLEN]] prior to joining [[WCB GROUP]] in October 1973. ~~He became~~ the ~~Director of Operations~~ in ~~October 1978 and advanced to Corporate Vice President/Operations in June 1979~~. ~~He held this officer until August 1981~~ when ~~he became~~ the ~~Executive Vice President. He served~~ as the ~~president and chief executive officer~~ of ~~Westmark Enterprises, Inc. from November 1992~~ to ~~November 1993, before becoming chairman and chief executive officer~~. ~~Beginning in November 1992 he also served as chairman and chief executive officer~~ of ~~[[KENDALL/HUNT PUBLISHING COMPANY]]~~. ~~Despite substantial offers to relocate to other states~~, ~~Falb maintained his~~ company~~'s ties to Dubuque~~. (1)		[[File:falb.JPG\|300px\|thumb\|left\|Image courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]FALB, Mark. (Postville, IA, August 11, 1947-- Dubuque, IA, September 20, 2026). A graduate of the University of Iowa in 1969, Falb was employed with [[MCGLADREY, HENDRICKSON AND PULLEN]] prior to joining [[WCB GROUP]] in October 1973. An accountant, he worked his way up at the textbook publisher founded by his father-in-law, [[BROWN, William C.\|William C. BROWN]]. In 1992, when the company was known as WCB Communications, he negotiated the sale of a division of the company to Times Mirror with the stipulation that he buyer had to remain committed to Dubuque. Falb remained head of Kendall Hunt Publishing Co., a stand-alone company since 1994 and the only division of the original William C. Brown Publishing Co. still under Brown family ownership. (1)

	Active in the community, Falb established a permanent Publisher's Collection at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] containing four hundred of the leading books published by [[WILLIAM C. BROWN PUBLISHERS]] from 1962 to 1982. (2) He served as ~~a director~~ of ~~Citizens Finance Company~~, ~~[[DUBUQUE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY]]~~, ~~[[JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE HEARTLAND]]~~, ~~Dubuque Bank and Trust Insurance~~, and Dubuque Bank and Trust Community Development Corporation; director/vice chair of Heartland Financial USA; lifetime member of the board of trustees for the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] beginning in 2015; vice-president of the Grand Opera House Foundation beginning in 2006; and president of the University of Iowa Scholarship Fund. ~~He was past president and chairman of the [[DUBUQUE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB]]; member of the [[DUBUQUE SHOOTING SOCIETY]]~~, Dubuque ~~Cultural Preservation Committee; and board member of the [[DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]], Boys and Girls Club of Dubuque, and [[FINLEY HOSPITAL (THE)]]~~. (3)		He also served as the president and chief executive officer of Westmark Enterprises, Inc., a real estate investment company, from November 1992 to November 1993, before becoming chairman and chief executive officer. Despite substantial offers to relocate to other states, Falb maintained his company's ties to Dubuque. (2)

	Falb's ~~appreciation~~ of ~~music led him~~ to ~~establish~~ and ~~play trumpet~~ in the ~~Dubuque Brass, a local group that by 2014 had entertained audiences for nearly two decades~~. He ~~supported many music~~ and ~~theater programs including~~ the [[DUBUQUE ~~SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA~~]] ~~and~~ [[~~COLTS DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS~~]]~~. Falb also sponsored concerts at~~ the [[~~FIVE FLAGS CIVIC CENTER~~]] ~~to introduce orchestral music~~ and ~~instruments to young children~~. (4)		Active in the community, Falb established a permanent Publisher's Collection at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] containing four hundred of the leading books published by [[WILLIAM C. BROWN PUBLISHERS]] from 1962 to 1982. (3) He served as a director of Citizens Finance Company, [[DUBUQUE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY]], [[JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE HEARTLAND]], Dubuque Bank and Trust Insurance, and Dubuque Bank and Trust Community Development Corporation; director/vice chair of Heartland Financial USA; lifetime member of the board of trustees for the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] beginning in 2015; vice-president of the Grand Opera House Foundation beginning in 2006; and president of the University of Iowa Scholarship Fund. He was past president and chairman of the [[DUBUQUE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB]]; member of the [[DUBUQUE SHOOTING SOCIETY]], Dubuque Cultural Preservation Committee; and board member of the [[DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]], Boys and Girls Club of Dubuque, and [[FINLEY HOSPITAL (THE)]]. (4)

	Philanthropic activities undertaken by Falb included his $235,000 purchase of an old grocery store and land on South Grandview and Rockdale Road which he donated to the City of Dubuque ~~as city~~ park. He has offered financial support for those in need and with his wife, Cheryl, counseled people facing trying conditions. (5)		Falb's appreciation of music came from his mother, Honorine, a classically trained opera singer who turned down an opportunity to sing for a national operatic radio program on the East Coast. Shew married Mark's father, John, who owned and operated several car dealerships in Iowa. (4) An accomplished trumpet player, Mark established and played trumpet in the Dubuque Brass, a local group that by 2014 had entertained audiences for nearly two decades. He supported many music and theater programs including the [[DUBUQUE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA]] and [[COLTS DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS]]. Falb also sponsored concerts at the [[FIVE FLAGS CIVIC CENTER]] to introduce orchestral music and instruments to young children. (5)

			Philanthropic activities undertaken by Falb included his $235,000 purchase of an old grocery store and land on South Grandview and Rockdale Road. The store was removed and the land, which he donated to the City of Dubuque, became a neighborhood park. He has offered financial support for those in need and with his wife, Cheryl, counseled people facing trying conditions. (6)

	On January 1, 2014, Falb joined the list of illustrious Dubuque residents to be a recipient of the [[FIRST CITIZEN AWARD]].		On January 1, 2014, Falb joined the list of illustrious Dubuque residents to be a recipient of the [[FIRST CITIZEN AWARD]].

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	[[File:falb.JPG\|300px\|thumb\|left\|Image courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]FALB, Mark. (Postville, IA-- ). A graduate of the University of Iowa in 1969, Falb was employed with [[MCGLADREY, HENDRICKSON AND PULLEN]] prior to joining [[WCB GROUP]] in October 1973. He became the Director of Operations in October 1978 and advanced to Corporate Vice President/Operations in June 1979. He held this officer until August 1981 when he became the Executive Vice President. He served as the president and chief executive officer of Westmark Enterprises, Inc. from November 1992 to November 1993, before becoming chairman and chief executive officer. Beginning in November 1992 he also served as chairman and chief executive officer of [[KENDALL/HUNT PUBLISHING COMPANY]]. Despite substantial offers to relocate to other states, Falb ~~has~~ maintained his company's ties to Dubuque. (1)		[[File:falb.JPG\|300px\|thumb\|left\|Image courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]FALB, Mark. (Postville, IA-- Dubuque, IA, September 20, 2026). A graduate of the University of Iowa in 1969, Falb was employed with [[MCGLADREY, HENDRICKSON AND PULLEN]] prior to joining [[WCB GROUP]] in October 1973. He became the Director of Operations in October 1978 and advanced to Corporate Vice President/Operations in June 1979. He held this officer until August 1981 when he became the Executive Vice President. He served as the president and chief executive officer of Westmark Enterprises, Inc. from November 1992 to November 1993, before becoming chairman and chief executive officer. Beginning in November 1992 he also served as chairman and chief executive officer of [[KENDALL/HUNT PUBLISHING COMPANY]]. Despite substantial offers to relocate to other states, Falb maintained his company's ties to Dubuque. (1)

	Active in the community, Falb established a permanent Publisher's Collection at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] containing four hundred of the leading books published by [[WILLIAM C. BROWN PUBLISHERS]] from 1962 to 1982. (2) He served as a director of Citizens Finance Company, [[DUBUQUE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY]], [[JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE HEARTLAND]], Dubuque Bank and Trust Insurance, and Dubuque Bank and Trust Community Development Corporation; director/vice chair of Heartland Financial USA ~~and~~ the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]]; ~~trustee~~ of the Grand Opera House Foundation; and president of the University of Iowa Scholarship Fund. He was past president and chairman of the [[DUBUQUE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB]]; member of the [[DUBUQUE SHOOTING SOCIETY]], Dubuque Cultural Preservation Committee; and board member of the [[DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]], Boys and Girls Club of Dubuque, and [[FINLEY HOSPITAL (THE)]]. (3)		Active in the community, Falb established a permanent Publisher's Collection at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] containing four hundred of the leading books published by [[WILLIAM C. BROWN PUBLISHERS]] from 1962 to 1982. (2) He served as a director of Citizens Finance Company, [[DUBUQUE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY]], [[JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE HEARTLAND]], Dubuque Bank and Trust Insurance, and Dubuque Bank and Trust Community Development Corporation; director/vice chair of Heartland Financial USA; lifetime member of the board of trustees for the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] beginning in 2015; vice-president of the Grand Opera House Foundation beginning in 2006; and president of the University of Iowa Scholarship Fund. He was past president and chairman of the [[DUBUQUE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB]]; member of the [[DUBUQUE SHOOTING SOCIETY]], Dubuque Cultural Preservation Committee; and board member of the [[DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]], Boys and Girls Club of Dubuque, and [[FINLEY HOSPITAL (THE)]]. (3)

	Falb's appreciation of music led him to establish and play trumpet in the Dubuque Brass, a local group that by 2014 had entertained audiences for nearly two decades. He supported many music and theater programs including the [[DUBUQUE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA]] and [[COLTS DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS]]. Falb ~~has~~ also sponsored concerts at the [[FIVE FLAGS CIVIC CENTER]] to introduce orchestral music and instruments to young children. (4)		Falb's appreciation of music led him to establish and play trumpet in the Dubuque Brass, a local group that by 2014 had entertained audiences for nearly two decades. He supported many music and theater programs including the [[DUBUQUE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA]] and [[COLTS DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS]]. Falb also sponsored concerts at the [[FIVE FLAGS CIVIC CENTER]] to introduce orchestral music and instruments to young children. (4)

	Philanthropic activities undertaken by Falb ~~include~~ his $235,000 purchase of an old grocery store and land on South Grandview and Rockdale Road~~. It was~~ donated to the City of Dubuque as city park. He has offered financial support for those in need and with his wife, Cheryl, counseled people facing trying conditions. (5)		Philanthropic activities undertaken by Falb included his $235,000 purchase of an old grocery store and land on South Grandview and Rockdale Road which he donated to the City of Dubuque as city park. He has offered financial support for those in need and with his wife, Cheryl, counseled people facing trying conditions. (5)

	On January 1, 2014, Falb joined the list of illustrious Dubuque residents to be a recipient of the [[FIRST CITIZEN AWARD]].		On January 1, 2014, Falb joined the list of illustrious Dubuque residents to be a recipient of the [[FIRST CITIZEN AWARD]].

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	[[File:falb.JPG\|300px\|thumb\|left\|Image courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]FALB, Mark. (Postville, IA-- ). A graduate of the University of Iowa in 1969, Falb was employed with [[MCGLADREY, HENDRICKSON AND PULLEN]] prior to joining [[WCB GROUP]] in October 1973. He became the Director of Operations in October 1978 and advanced to Corporate Vice President/Operations in June 1979. He held this officer until August 1981 when he became the Executive Vice President. He served as the president and chief executive officer of Westmark Enterprises, Inc. from November 1992 to November 1993, before becoming chairman and chief executive officer. Beginning in November 1992 he also served as chairman and chief executive officer of [[KENDALL/HUNT PUBLISHING COMPANY]]. Despite substantial offers to relocate to other states, Falb has maintained his company's ties to Dubuque. (1)		[[File:falb.JPG\|300px\|thumb\|left\|Image courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]FALB, Mark. (Postville, IA-- ). A graduate of the University of Iowa in 1969, Falb was employed with [[MCGLADREY, HENDRICKSON AND PULLEN]] prior to joining [[WCB GROUP]] in October 1973. He became the Director of Operations in October 1978 and advanced to Corporate Vice President/Operations in June 1979. He held this officer until August 1981 when he became the Executive Vice President. He served as the president and chief executive officer of Westmark Enterprises, Inc. from November 1992 to November 1993, before becoming chairman and chief executive officer. Beginning in November 1992 he also served as chairman and chief executive officer of [[KENDALL/HUNT PUBLISHING COMPANY]]. Despite substantial offers to relocate to other states, Falb has maintained his company's ties to Dubuque. (1)

	Active in the community, Falb established a permanent Publisher's Collection at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] containing four hundred of the leading books published by [[WILLIAM C. BROWN PUBLISHERS]] from 1962 to 1982. (2) He served as a director of Citizens Finance Company, [[DUBUQUE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY]], [[JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE ~~TRI-STATES INC.~~]], Dubuque Bank and Trust Insurance, and Dubuque Bank and Trust Community Development Corporation; director/vice chair of Heartland Financial USA and the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]]; trustee of the Grand Opera House Foundation; and president of the University of Iowa Scholarship Fund. He was past president and chairman of the [[DUBUQUE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB]]; member of the [[DUBUQUE SHOOTING SOCIETY]], Dubuque Cultural Preservation Committee; and board member of the [[DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]], Boys and Girls Club of Dubuque, and [[FINLEY HOSPITAL (THE)]]. (3)		Active in the community, Falb established a permanent Publisher's Collection at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] containing four hundred of the leading books published by [[WILLIAM C. BROWN PUBLISHERS]] from 1962 to 1982. (2) He served as a director of Citizens Finance Company, [[DUBUQUE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY]], [[JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE HEARTLAND]], Dubuque Bank and Trust Insurance, and Dubuque Bank and Trust Community Development Corporation; director/vice chair of Heartland Financial USA and the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]]; trustee of the Grand Opera House Foundation; and president of the University of Iowa Scholarship Fund. He was past president and chairman of the [[DUBUQUE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB]]; member of the [[DUBUQUE SHOOTING SOCIETY]], Dubuque Cultural Preservation Committee; and board member of the [[DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]], Boys and Girls Club of Dubuque, and [[FINLEY HOSPITAL (THE)]]. (3)

	Falb's appreciation of music led him to establish and play trumpet in the Dubuque Brass, a local group that by 2014 had entertained audiences for nearly two decades. He supported many music and theater programs including the [[DUBUQUE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA]] and [[COLTS DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS]]. Falb has also sponsored concerts at the [[FIVE FLAGS CIVIC CENTER]] to introduce orchestral music and instruments to young children. (4)		Falb's appreciation of music led him to establish and play trumpet in the Dubuque Brass, a local group that by 2014 had entertained audiences for nearly two decades. He supported many music and theater programs including the [[DUBUQUE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA]] and [[COLTS DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS]]. Falb has also sponsored concerts at the [[FIVE FLAGS CIVIC CENTER]] to introduce orchestral music and instruments to young children. (4)

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	Falb's appreciation of music led him to establish and play trumpet in the Dubuque Brass, a local group that by 2014 had entertained audiences for nearly two decades. He supported many music and theater programs including the [[DUBUQUE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA]] and [[COLTS DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS]]. Falb has also sponsored concerts at the [[FIVE FLAGS CIVIC CENTER]] to introduce orchestral music and instruments to young children. (4)		Falb's appreciation of music led him to establish and play trumpet in the Dubuque Brass, a local group that by 2014 had entertained audiences for nearly two decades. He supported many music and theater programs including the [[DUBUQUE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA]] and [[COLTS DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS]]. Falb has also sponsored concerts at the [[FIVE FLAGS CIVIC CENTER]] to introduce orchestral music and instruments to young children. (4)

	Philanthropic activities undertaken by Falb include his $235,000 purchase of an old grocery store and land on South Grandview and Rockdale Road. ~~Its donation~~ to the City of Dubuque ~~and subsequent demolition led to the creation of a~~ city park. He has offered financial support for those in need and with his wife, Cheryl, counseled people facing trying conditions. (5)		Philanthropic activities undertaken by Falb include his $235,000 purchase of an old grocery store and land on South Grandview and Rockdale Road. It was donated to the City of Dubuque as city park. He has offered financial support for those in need and with his wife, Cheryl, counseled people facing trying conditions. (5)

	On January 1, 2014, Falb joined the list of illustrious Dubuque residents to be a recipient of the [[FIRST CITIZEN AWARD]].		On January 1, 2014, Falb joined the list of illustrious Dubuque residents to be a recipient of the [[FIRST CITIZEN AWARD]].

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	[[File:falb.JPG\|300px\|thumb\|left\|Image courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]FALB, Mark. (Postville, IA-- ). A graduate of the University of Iowa in 1969, Falb was employed with [[MCGLADREY, HENDRICKSON AND PULLEN]] prior to joining [[WCB GROUP]] in October 1973. He became the Director of Operations in October 1978 and advanced to Corporate Vice President/Operations in June 1979. He held this officer until August 1981 when he became the Executive Vice President. He served as the president and chief executive officer of Westmark Enterprises, Inc. from November 1992 to November 1993, before becoming chairman and chief executive officer. Beginning in November 1992 he also served as chairman and chief executive officer of [[KENDALL-HUNT PUBLISHING COMPANY]]. Despite substantial offers to relocate to other states, Falb has maintained his company's ties to Dubuque. (1)		[[File:falb.JPG\|300px\|thumb\|left\|Image courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]FALB, Mark. (Postville, IA-- ). A graduate of the University of Iowa in 1969, Falb was employed with [[MCGLADREY, HENDRICKSON AND PULLEN]] prior to joining [[WCB GROUP]] in October 1973. He became the Director of Operations in October 1978 and advanced to Corporate Vice President/Operations in June 1979. He held this officer until August 1981 when he became the Executive Vice President. He served as the president and chief executive officer of Westmark Enterprises, Inc. from November 1992 to November 1993, before becoming chairman and chief executive officer. Beginning in November 1992 he also served as chairman and chief executive officer of [[KENDALL/HUNT PUBLISHING COMPANY]]. Despite substantial offers to relocate to other states, Falb has maintained his company's ties to Dubuque. (1)

	Active in the community, Falb established a permanent Publisher's Collection at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] containing four hundred of the leading books published by [[WILLIAM C. BROWN PUBLISHERS]] from 1962 to 1982. (2) He served as a director of Citizens Finance Company, [[DUBUQUE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY]], [[JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE TRI-STATES INC.]], Dubuque Bank and Trust Insurance, and Dubuque Bank and Trust Community Development Corporation; director/vice chair of Heartland Financial USA and the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]]; trustee of the Grand Opera House Foundation; and president of the University of Iowa Scholarship Fund. He was past president and chairman of the [[DUBUQUE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB]]; member of the [[DUBUQUE SHOOTING SOCIETY]], Dubuque Cultural Preservation Committee; and board member of the [[DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]], Boys and Girls Club of Dubuque, and [[FINLEY HOSPITAL (THE)]]. (3)		Active in the community, Falb established a permanent Publisher's Collection at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] containing four hundred of the leading books published by [[WILLIAM C. BROWN PUBLISHERS]] from 1962 to 1982. (2) He served as a director of Citizens Finance Company, [[DUBUQUE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY]], [[JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE TRI-STATES INC.]], Dubuque Bank and Trust Insurance, and Dubuque Bank and Trust Community Development Corporation; director/vice chair of Heartland Financial USA and the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]]; trustee of the Grand Opera House Foundation; and president of the University of Iowa Scholarship Fund. He was past president and chairman of the [[DUBUQUE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB]]; member of the [[DUBUQUE SHOOTING SOCIETY]], Dubuque Cultural Preservation Committee; and board member of the [[DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]], Boys and Girls Club of Dubuque, and [[FINLEY HOSPITAL (THE)]]. (3)

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	[[File:falb.JPG\|300px\|thumb\|left\|Image courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]FALB, Mark. (Postville, IA-- )~~. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Westmark Enterprises, Inc~~. A graduate of the University of Iowa in 1969, Falb was employed with [[MCGLADREY, HENDRICKSON AND PULLEN]] prior to joining [[WCB GROUP]] in October 1973. He became the Director of Operations in October 1978 and advanced to Corporate Vice President/Operations in June 1979. He held this officer until August 1981 when he became the Executive Vice President. He served as the president and chief executive officer of Westmark Enterprises, Inc. from November 1992 to November 1993, before becoming chairman and chief executive officer. Beginning in November 1992 he also served as chairman and chief executive officer of [[KENDALL-HUNT PUBLISHING COMPANY]]. Despite substantial offers to relocate to other states, Falb has maintained his company's ties to Dubuque. (1)		[[File:falb.JPG\|300px\|thumb\|left\|Image courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]FALB, Mark. (Postville, IA-- ). A graduate of the University of Iowa in 1969, Falb was employed with [[MCGLADREY, HENDRICKSON AND PULLEN]] prior to joining [[WCB GROUP]] in October 1973. He became the Director of Operations in October 1978 and advanced to Corporate Vice President/Operations in June 1979. He held this officer until August 1981 when he became the Executive Vice President. He served as the president and chief executive officer of Westmark Enterprises, Inc. from November 1992 to November 1993, before becoming chairman and chief executive officer. Beginning in November 1992 he also served as chairman and chief executive officer of [[KENDALL-HUNT PUBLISHING COMPANY]]. Despite substantial offers to relocate to other states, Falb has maintained his company's ties to Dubuque. (1)

	Active in the community, Falb established a permanent Publisher's Collection at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] containing four hundred of the leading books published by [[WILLIAM C. BROWN PUBLISHERS]] from 1962 to 1982. (2) He served as a director of Citizens Finance Company, [[DUBUQUE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY]], [[JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE TRI-STATES INC.]], Dubuque Bank and Trust Insurance, and Dubuque Bank and Trust Community Development Corporation; director/vice chair of Heartland Financial USA and the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]]; trustee of the Grand Opera House Foundation; and president of the University of Iowa Scholarship Fund. He was past president and chairman of the [[DUBUQUE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB]]; member of the [[DUBUQUE SHOOTING SOCIETY]], Dubuque Cultural Preservation Committee; and board member of the [[DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]], Boys and Girls Club of Dubuque, and [[FINLEY HOSPITAL (THE)]]. (3)		Active in the community, Falb established a permanent Publisher's Collection at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] containing four hundred of the leading books published by [[WILLIAM C. BROWN PUBLISHERS]] from 1962 to 1982. (2) He served as a director of Citizens Finance Company, [[DUBUQUE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY]], [[JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE TRI-STATES INC.]], Dubuque Bank and Trust Insurance, and Dubuque Bank and Trust Community Development Corporation; director/vice chair of Heartland Financial USA and the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]]; trustee of the Grand Opera House Foundation; and president of the University of Iowa Scholarship Fund. He was past president and chairman of the [[DUBUQUE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB]]; member of the [[DUBUQUE SHOOTING SOCIETY]], Dubuque Cultural Preservation Committee; and board member of the [[DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]], Boys and Girls Club of Dubuque, and [[FINLEY HOSPITAL (THE)]]. (3)

	Falb's appreciation of music led him to establish and play trumpet in the Dubuque Brass, a local group that by 2014 had entertained audiences for nearly two decades. He supported many music and theater programs including the [[DUBUQUE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA]] and [[COLTS DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS]]. Falb has also sponsored concerts at the [[FIVE FLAGS CIVIC CENTER]] to introduce orchestral music and instruments to young children. (4)		Falb's appreciation of music led him to establish and play trumpet in the Dubuque Brass, a local group that by 2014 had entertained audiences for nearly two decades. He supported many music and theater programs including the [[DUBUQUE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA]] and [[COLTS DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS]]. Falb has also sponsored concerts at the [[FIVE FLAGS CIVIC CENTER]] to introduce orchestral music and instruments to young children. (4)

	Philanthropic activities undertaken by Falb include his $235,000 purchase of an old grocery store and land on South Grandview and Rockdale Road. Its donation to the City of Dubuque and subsequent demolition led to the creation of a city park. He offered financial support for those in need and with his wife, Cheryl, counseled people facing trying conditions. (5)		Philanthropic activities undertaken by Falb include his $235,000 purchase of an old grocery store and land on South Grandview and Rockdale Road. Its donation to the City of Dubuque and subsequent demolition led to the creation of a city park. He has offered financial support for those in need and with his wife, Cheryl, counseled people facing trying conditions. (5)

	On January 1, 2014, Falb joined the list of illustrious Dubuque residents to be a recipient of the [[FIRST CITIZEN AWARD]].		On January 1, 2014, Falb joined the list of illustrious Dubuque residents to be a recipient of the [[FIRST CITIZEN AWARD]].

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	[[File:falb.JPG\|300px\|thumb\|left\|Image courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]FALB, Mark. (Postville, IA-- ). Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Westmark Enterprises, Inc. A graduate of the University of Iowa in 1969, Falb was employed with [[MCGLADREY, HENDRICKSON AND PULLEN]] prior to joining [[WCB GROUP]] in October 1973. He became the Director of Operations in October 1978 and advanced to Corporate Vice President/Operations in June 1979. He held this officer until August 1981 when he became the Executive Vice President. He served as the president and chief executive officer of Westmark Enterprises, Inc. from November 1992 to November 1993, before becoming chairman and chief executive officer. Beginning in November 1992 he also served as chairman and chief executive officer of [[KENDALL-HUNT PUBLISHING COMPANY]]. Despite substantial offers to relocate to other states, Falb has maintained his company's ties to Dubuque. (1)		[[File:falb.JPG\|300px\|thumb\|left\|Image courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]FALB, Mark. (Postville, IA-- ). Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Westmark Enterprises, Inc. A graduate of the University of Iowa in 1969, Falb was employed with [[MCGLADREY, HENDRICKSON AND PULLEN]] prior to joining [[WCB GROUP]] in October 1973. He became the Director of Operations in October 1978 and advanced to Corporate Vice President/Operations in June 1979. He held this officer until August 1981 when he became the Executive Vice President. He served as the president and chief executive officer of Westmark Enterprises, Inc. from November 1992 to November 1993, before becoming chairman and chief executive officer. Beginning in November 1992 he also served as chairman and chief executive officer of [[KENDALL-HUNT PUBLISHING COMPANY]]. Despite substantial offers to relocate to other states, Falb has maintained his company's ties to Dubuque. (1)

	Active in the community, Falb established a permanent Publisher's Collection at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] containing four hundred of the leading books published by [[WILLIAM C. BROWN PUBLISHERS]] from 1962 to 1982. (2) He served as a director of Citizens Finance Company, [[DUBUQUE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY]], [[JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT]], Dubuque Bank and Trust Insurance, and Dubuque Bank and Trust Community Development Corporation; director/vice chair of Heartland Financial USA and the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]]; trustee of the Grand Opera House Foundation; and president of the University of Iowa Scholarship Fund. He was past president and chairman of the [[DUBUQUE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB]]; member of the [[DUBUQUE SHOOTING SOCIETY]], Dubuque Cultural Preservation Committee; and board member of the [[DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]], Boys and Girls Club of Dubuque, and [[FINLEY HOSPITAL (THE)]]. (3)		Active in the community, Falb established a permanent Publisher's Collection at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] containing four hundred of the leading books published by [[WILLIAM C. BROWN PUBLISHERS]] from 1962 to 1982. (2) He served as a director of Citizens Finance Company, [[DUBUQUE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY]], [[JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE TRI-STATES INC.]], Dubuque Bank and Trust Insurance, and Dubuque Bank and Trust Community Development Corporation; director/vice chair of Heartland Financial USA and the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]]; trustee of the Grand Opera House Foundation; and president of the University of Iowa Scholarship Fund. He was past president and chairman of the [[DUBUQUE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB]]; member of the [[DUBUQUE SHOOTING SOCIETY]], Dubuque Cultural Preservation Committee; and board member of the [[DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]], Boys and Girls Club of Dubuque, and [[FINLEY HOSPITAL (THE)]]. (3)

	Falb's appreciation of music led him to establish and play trumpet in the Dubuque Brass, a local group that by 2014 had entertained audiences for nearly two decades. He supported many music and theater programs including the [[DUBUQUE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA]] and [[COLTS DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS]]. Falb has also sponsored concerts at the [[FIVE FLAGS CIVIC CENTER]] to introduce orchestral music and instruments to young children. (4)		Falb's appreciation of music led him to establish and play trumpet in the Dubuque Brass, a local group that by 2014 had entertained audiences for nearly two decades. He supported many music and theater programs including the [[DUBUQUE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA]] and [[COLTS DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS]]. Falb has also sponsored concerts at the [[FIVE FLAGS CIVIC CENTER]] to introduce orchestral music and instruments to young children. (4)

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	[[File:falb.JPG\|300px\|thumb\|left\|Image courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]FALB, Mark. (Postville, IA-- ). Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Westmark Enterprises, Inc. A graduate of the University of Iowa in 1969, Falb was employed with [[MCGLADREY, HENDRICKSON AND PULLEN]] prior to joining [[WCB GROUP]] in October 1973. He became the Director of Operations in October 1978 and advanced to Corporate Vice President/Operations in June 1979. He held this officer until August 1981 when he became the Executive Vice President. He served as the president and chief executive officer of Westmark Enterprises, Inc. from November 1992 to November 1993, before becoming chairman and chief executive officer. Beginning in November 1992 he also served as chairman and chief executive officer of [[KENDALL-HUNT PUBLISHING COMPANY]]. Despite substantial offers to relocate to other states, Falb has maintained his company's ties to Dubuque.		[[File:falb.JPG\|300px\|thumb\|left\|Image courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]FALB, Mark. (Postville, IA-- ). Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Westmark Enterprises, Inc. A graduate of the University of Iowa in 1969, Falb was employed with [[MCGLADREY, HENDRICKSON AND PULLEN]] prior to joining [[WCB GROUP]] in October 1973. He became the Director of Operations in October 1978 and advanced to Corporate Vice President/Operations in June 1979. He held this officer until August 1981 when he became the Executive Vice President. He served as the president and chief executive officer of Westmark Enterprises, Inc. from November 1992 to November 1993, before becoming chairman and chief executive officer. Beginning in November 1992 he also served as chairman and chief executive officer of [[KENDALL-HUNT PUBLISHING COMPANY]]. Despite substantial offers to relocate to other states, Falb has maintained his company's ties to Dubuque. (1)

	Active in the community, Falb served as a director of Citizens Finance Company, [[DUBUQUE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY]], [[JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT]], Dubuque Bank and Trust Insurance, and Dubuque Bank and Trust Community Development Corporation; director/vice chair of Heartland Financial USA and the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]]; trustee of the Grand Opera House Foundation; and president of the University of Iowa Scholarship Fund. He was past president and chairman of the [[DUBUQUE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB]]; member of the [[DUBUQUE SHOOTING SOCIETY]], Dubuque Cultural Preservation Committee; and board member of the [[DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]], Boys and Girls Club of Dubuque, and [[FINLEY HOSPITAL (THE)]].		Active in the community, Falb established a permanent Publisher's Collection at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] containing four hundred of the leading books published by [[WILLIAM C. BROWN PUBLISHERS]] from 1962 to 1982. (2) He served as a director of Citizens Finance Company, [[DUBUQUE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY]], [[JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT]], Dubuque Bank and Trust Insurance, and Dubuque Bank and Trust Community Development Corporation; director/vice chair of Heartland Financial USA and the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]]; trustee of the Grand Opera House Foundation; and president of the University of Iowa Scholarship Fund. He was past president and chairman of the [[DUBUQUE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB]]; member of the [[DUBUQUE SHOOTING SOCIETY]], Dubuque Cultural Preservation Committee; and board member of the [[DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]], Boys and Girls Club of Dubuque, and [[FINLEY HOSPITAL (THE)]]. (3)

	Falb's appreciation of music led him to establish and play trumpet in the Dubuque Brass, a local group that by 2014 had entertained audiences for nearly two decades. He supported many music and theater programs including the [[DUBUQUE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA]] and [[COLTS DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS]]. Falb has also sponsored concerts at the [[FIVE FLAGS CIVIC CENTER]] to introduce orchestral music and instruments to young children.		Falb's appreciation of music led him to establish and play trumpet in the Dubuque Brass, a local group that by 2014 had entertained audiences for nearly two decades. He supported many music and theater programs including the [[DUBUQUE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA]] and [[COLTS DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS]]. Falb has also sponsored concerts at the [[FIVE FLAGS CIVIC CENTER]] to introduce orchestral music and instruments to young children. (4)

	Philanthropic activities undertaken by Falb include his $235,000 purchase of an old grocery store and land on South Grandview and Rockdale Road. Its donation to the City of Dubuque and subsequent demolition led to the creation of a city park. He offered financial support for those in need and with his wife, Cheryl, counseled people facing trying conditions.		Philanthropic activities undertaken by Falb include his $235,000 purchase of an old grocery store and land on South Grandview and Rockdale Road. Its donation to the City of Dubuque and subsequent demolition led to the creation of a city park. He offered financial support for those in need and with his wife, Cheryl, counseled people facing trying conditions. (5)

	On January 1, 2014, Falb joined the list of illustrious Dubuque residents to be a recipient of the [[FIRST CITIZEN AWARD]].		On January 1, 2014, Falb joined the list of illustrious Dubuque residents to be a recipient of the [[FIRST CITIZEN AWARD]].
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	Murphy, Erin. "Mark Falb's Feats Worth Trumpeting," Telegraph Herald, January 1, 2014, p. 1.		1. Murphy, Erin. "Mark Falb's Feats Worth Trumpeting," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 1, 2014, p. 1

			2. Peterson, Walter J. '''A History of the Wm. C. Brown Companies''', Dubuque: William C. Brown Communications, Inc. 1994, p. 274

			3. Murphy, Erin

			4. Ibid.

			5. Ibid.

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