Broker Mark Ashburn joined ITEX as a client in the early 80's and then as a broker for Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho, in 1987. Mark started bartering while owner of a carpet store in Fairbanks, Alaska, during the Alaska pipeline building days. He moved to the lower 48 in the early 80's and took over a barter exchange in Denver, CO, which he eventually converted to ITEX . He is a past Treasurer for the ITEX Broker Association. As a father of three, he loves cruising the fabulous bike trails of the area, boating, and swimming in the areas wonderful rivers and lakes. Mark is an avid dancer and artist. mark.ashburn@itex.net (509) 481-1363