Commissioner Marvel has had a distinguished Legislative career serving in the Nevada Assembly from 1979-2008.  His affiliations include: Nevada Cattlemen's Association; National Cattlemen's Association; Battle Mountain Lodge No. 23 F. & A.M.; York Rite Bodies; Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite; Kerak Temple; Order of Eastern Star, Mountain Star Chapter No. 21.  His personal and professional achievements include:  Past President, Nevada Cattlemen's Association; past Chairman, Lander County Planning Commission; past Chairman, Nevada Tax Commission; past Member, Advisory Council to Public Land Law Review Commission; an Chairman, Nevada Assembly Ways and Means Committee (1985).