Speakers

Harrison (Harry) Sawyer is a fifth-generation Idahoan. Growing up in Eagle, ID, Harry had a wide variety of experiences. Given the family’s roots, he spent many weekends on a ranch, fixing fences, moving cows and doing fun cowboy things. When he wasn’t on the ranch, he spent a lot of time being a normal kid, hanging with friends, playing lacrosse, riding dirtbikes and spending time with family. Harry earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Idaho and later received his MBA from the University of Denver. In 2016, Harry met his lovely wife, Sophie and got married in 2023. They have an 8-pound chihuahua, Robie, and the three of them live in southeast Boise. 

 

Harry has worked in commercial real estate brokerage since 2016. During his free time he enjoys Crossfit, running in long-distance trail races and spending time with Sophie, Robie and the rest of his family. 

 

In April, Harry joined Rotary to serve the community he loves and to make friends along the way.

Boise Centennial Rotary is heading off-site for a special behind-the-scenes look at The Park at Expo Idaho, just weeks before its planned opening.

On months where we have 5 Thursday, Boise Centennial uses that meeting to do club business instead of inviting a speaker from the community. We check in on our club goals and celebrate club members hard work. All are wellcome.

Animals in Distress Association Idaho

Mike Markley
District Governor for Rotary District 5400 

Mike Markley is the 2026-27 Governor of Rotary District 5400 and a member of the Rotary Club of Boise-Southwest.

Mike grew up in Stanley and Challis, Idaho, and joined Rotary in 2011 after first experiencing its impact through his wife Beth's participation in a Group Study Exchange to Argentina. Rotary has since become a family affair: Mike and Beth have hosted nine Rotary Youth Exchange students and three Group Study Exchange participants, and their two sons participated in Rotary Youth programs (Jack went on exchange; Colin went to camp).

Mike has served Rotary in club, district, regional, and zone leadership roles, with particular experience in youth programs, learning and development, and leadership development.

Professionally, Mike has spent more than 30 years working in technical communication, education, learning and development, and human resources. He periodically teaches at the university level, and he is a co-owner of Simple A, a digital content agency that helps organizations simplify and improve the way they communicate.

As Governor, Mike is focused on Leadership, Service, and Joy—growing leaders, making meaningful service easier to join, and helping create Rotary experiences where people feel welcomed, useful, connected, and inspired.