Biography
I’m a proud UVU alumnus who is excited to be back at UVU—this time on the employee side of things! UVU has become a bit of a family business for the Graver family. Three of our children currently attend UVU, and my wife, Mindee, works here as the Associate AD of Finance & Business Operations. At this point, it feels like we should probably just put “UVU” on the family crest.
I grew up in York County, Pennsylvania, right along the Mason-Dixon Line and just down the road from Pennsylvania’s Amish Country. I still carry plenty of Pennsylvania pride with me, especially when it comes to cheering for the Philadelphia Eagles. During baseball season, my roots pull me toward Baltimore, so I’m a loyal Orioles fan as well.
Family is at the center of my life, and I love spending time with Mindee and our five children. When I’m not working, you might find me enjoying the outdoors—especially exploring the backside of the Wasatch Front—riding my motorcycle, watching football or baseball, exploring somewhere new, or disappearing down a rabbit hole because I got curious about something and suddenly needed to know everything about it.
I earned my Bachelor of Science in History Secondary Education from Utah Valley University and later completed my Master of Technology in Data Analytics from Western Governors University. I’m a lifelong learner who enjoys good conversations, solving problems, helping people, and finding ways to make a positive difference.
I’m genuinely excited to be back at UVU and grateful to be part of a university that has played such a meaningful role in my life and in the life of my family.
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