Mark Adams Vice president of Finance Nu Skin International Inc.

VITAL STATISTICSAge: 45

Where born: Monticello, Utah

Family: Wife, Jerilyn; five children: Matt, Kyle, McCall, Curt, Lindsey

Education: Master's degree from Brigham Young University

Primary products: Cosmetics and food sup-ple-ments

Number of employees: 2,000

Annual sales volume: $1 billion

PERSONALITY PROFILE

First "real" job: Arthur Andersen & Co., Salt Lake office - audit division.

Management style: Communicate expected results, let others determine methods. Keys to success: Understanding and communication.

One lesson I've learned in my work: Interpersonal relationship skills and communication skills are very important.

What I like about my line of work: The diversity.

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My heroes: My family and the people who settled San Juan County, Utah.

Leisure time and hobbies: Backpacking, golfing, biking.

Favorite book: "Last of the Breed," and "7 Habits of Highly Effective People," by Stephen Covey.

Favorite movie: "Lonesome Dove."

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