District Governor for Rotary District 5400

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.