Mark Jackson, a former professional water skier at Bartlett Water Ski Shows and Cypress Gardens, was USA Water Ski's first marketing director, where he created and directed a comprehensive marketing program that included corporate sponsorship, membership development, and televising and promoting national and world championship events. He also has worked as a color commentator for televised water skiing events for more than 20 years. He is currently the director of tourism and sports marketin in Polk County.