WSB NATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD
Amy Rees Anderson is a successful entrepreneur, angel investor, philanthropist, author, and public speaker.
Amy is the managing partner of REES Capital, an angel investing firm. Amy also serves as a contributor to both Forbes and the Huffington Post and is the author of the newly released book, “What Awesome Looks Like: How To Excel In Business & Life”. She is an in-demand keynote speaker, and an invited lecturer at a number of universities.
Prior to founding REES Capital, Amy Rees Anderson was formerly the founder and CEO of MediConnect Global, Inc., one of the largest cloud-based health information exchanges. In March 2012, Amy successfully led MediConnect to being acquired by Verisk Analytics (VRSK) for over $377 million.
Rollin Anderson is the executive director of the IPOP Foundation, which focuses on the promotion, education, and perpetuation of entrepreneurship as a pathway to self-reliance.
Previously, Rollin worked as a youth counselor for the Anasazi Foundation which aids families of youth with mild-to-moderate behavioral problems.
Prior to that, Rollin founded and ran a custom handcrafted wood furniture company in Idaho.
Rollin was born and raised on a dairy farm in Kuna, Idaho where they produced all the feedstocks for their dairy as well as farming potatoes, pinto beans, and sugar beets.
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Paul Allen has founded 8 companies during more than two decades as a tech entrepreneur. His first company was Infobases, a CD ROM publishing company known for its religious and educational content. This electronic content publishing business led directly to his next company, Ancestry.com, which he co-founded in 1997. Paul devised Ancestrys content subscription business model. He also pioneered many of the internet marketing channels that Ancestry has used to become one of Utahs most valuable companies.
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Christy Allen is passionate about music, theater, and education, and even more passionate about marriage and family. Born and raised in Provo, she has performed in plays and musicals at Timpview, Sundance, and BYU. She attended BYU, first majoring in piano performance and later in music, dance, and theater. She sang in the BYU Concert Choir under Mack Wilberg, and now is a member of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square. In 1988 she married Paul Allen. They have eight children (ages 13-29) and four grandchildren. She has taught drama and choir at different times and served on the board of Meridian School. Christy is a Gallup Certified Strengths coach, with a focus on helping married couples and families better understand each others’ strengths. She spoke at the BYU Women’s Conference in 2017. She loves music, travel, and audio books.
Shani Allsop is a partner at REES Capital, providing clients 15 years of strategic organizational guidance and expertise. Most recently, Shani served as the chief operating officer of MediConnect Global Inc.
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A. Scott Anderson is president and chief executive officer of Zions Bank. Zions Bank is Utah's oldest financial institution and is the only local bank with a statewide distribution of Financial Centers.
Zions Bank operates locations in communities throughout Utah and Idaho. In addition to a wide range of traditional banking services, Zions offers a comprehensive array of investment, mortgage, and insurance services and has a network of loan origination offices for small businesses nationwide. Founded in 1873, Zions Bank has been serving the communities of the Intermountain West for more than 140 years.
Jesselie Barlow Anderson was born in California and raised in Layton. She received her bachelors degree in political science from the University of Utah in 1968 before beginning a 12-year career with Utahs congressional delegation in Washington D.C. In 1981, she married Scott Anderson in Tokyo. The Andersons spent seven years In Tokyo beforemoving to California. When Scott Anderson took a position with Zions Bank in 1991, they moved to Utah.
Jesselie has a lifetime of involvement in community service, in everything from educational organizations to arts and hospital boards.
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Jeremy Andrus is the President & CEO and Board Member of Traeger Grills. He joined Traeger in 2014 upon acquiring the business with Trilantic Capital Partners. From 2005 to 2013, Jeremy served as President & CEO of Skullcandy, where he helped grow annual sales from start-up to $300 million. Earlier in his career, Jeremy was Director of Strategic Planning and Acquisitions for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants Group, an entrepreneur hotel developer and a consultant at Monitor Company.
Kristin Andrus is the CEO, COO, CMO, chauffeur, janitor, and HR director at Andrus Enterprises. While raising 6 beautiful but vivacious children, she likes to escape a few times a month for cooking segments on Studio 5 and NBC news. In her not so spare time, Kristin loves to entertain, exercise, read and travel with her family. Kristin graduated from the University of Utah with a B.S in Economics and was a nationally recognized synchronized swimmer in her former life.
Steve Beck, principal and president of COBE Real Estate, has over 19 years of experience in real estate brokerage and development. He has participated in the acquisition, sales, and development of over $550 million worth of commercial and residential developments in both Utah and Arizona totaling over 2.2 million SF. From this, he has established quality and long lasting relationships with commercial real estate owners and tenants. Steve's background in real estate brokerage, development, and investment provides a strong foundation of knowledge and experience in the real estate field.
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Kristy Beck was born in Payson, Utah and lived there until she moved to Orem when she was eight years old. Kristy went to Mountain View High School and was actively involved in orchestra playing the violin. She was also a part of the Utah Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra. After graduation, she attended Utah Valley State College where she began general studies. Kristy was very involved and loved being a part of the LDSSA where she met Steve Beck and they married seven months later. Kristy enjoyed supporting Steve as he served as student body president at UVSC 1997-98. They moved to Mesa, Arizona in 2000 and have six children. Currently their oldest daughter is in the finance program at UVU and they hope to have other children follow. Kristy loves being a wife and mother and the service she gives to her family and community. She loves to travel, read, exercise, and go boating with her family.
Lyle Beecher has been involved in the architectural design and construction business for over 35 years. He has been a principle architect and partner at his own architectural firm for 20 years. Some of his notable projects over the past years include Hale Centre Theatre, Living Planet Aquarium, KSL TV, KUTV Studios, multiple office parks and hospitality projects. His involvement in the community would include service on the U of U Hospital Foundation Board serving as president, U of U Hospital Board of Directors, Sandy City Police Department Honorary Colonel, and service on the Hale Centre Theatre Board.
Lori Beecher was born in Phoenix, Arizona. She studied piano and organ for 13 years with Melba Chatwin, and worked as a rehearsal/performance accompanist for many choirs, ensembles, soloists and musical productions throughout the community. Since moving to Salt Lake City in 1991 she has continued to contribute musically here in the Salt Lake area.
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Albert Bertha is a successful entrepreneur and investor. He is the CEO of Two Harbor Services, a company which sources and produces the best natural products from around the globe. THS is a leader in creative product development, international marketing, and logistics. Their main product is Noni from Samoa, and their newest product is Squeeze Dried.
Sandy Bertha earned her bachelor’s degree in art history from BYU. She is currently on the board of trustees for the JW and Alice S. Marriott Foundation and serves as director of the Marriott Daughters Foundation. Sandy is a former two-time world champion hydrofoil athlete. She taught early morning seminary for 10 years. Al and Sandy have four children.
Robert (“Rob”) Brough is the executive vice president of marketing and communications for Zions First National Bank. Founded in 1873, Zions Bank is Utah’s oldest financial institution, and is the only local bank with a statewide distribution of branches, operating 101 full-service branches throughout Utah. Zions Bank also operates 26 full-service branches in Idaho, and more than 200 ATMs throughout Utah and Idaho. Zions Bank is the largest banking subsidiary of Zions Bancorporation, a bank holding company that operates more than 500 full-service banking offices throughout the western United States.
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Holly Brough trained as a dancer and performer all of her youth. Her acting career took off when she landed her first leading role at Hale Center Theatre. Until she was 21, she performed in Grandma Hale's original plays both in Salt Lake and in Orem. Holly attended BYU and was a Cougarette her first year. During that year she discovered ballroom dancing and found her true love.
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Brent Brown was born in Newport Beach, California and moved to Mapleton, Utah when he was six years old. He graduated from Brighton High School in 1977. Though he didn't attend college, Brent has been passionate about supporting education with significant contributions to UVU, Provo School District and several other educational causes including his service on the Utah State Board of Regents.
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Greg Butterfield is founder and managing partner at SageCreek Partners, an investment firm that invests in early stage technology companies. Prior to SageCreek, he fulfilled multiple executive level operating positions in technology-related businesses taking two companies public as CEO.
Shelly Butterfield is operations director of Oliver Clark, a boutique shoe line designed by her son. This hobby career helps keep her busy as her five children are grown—her most valued moments were spent raising them. She also serves on the Alpine School District Foundation Board and UVU Women's Success Advisory Board. Shelly holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University Of Utah. She currently resides in Alpine, Utah with her husband Greg, two dogs, and four horses.
Dave Chidester has been a partner at REES Capital, an angel investment and advisory group, since 2012, where his investment focus has been in real estate-related projects and early-stage technology companies. He has more than 15 years experience overseeing the financial standing and operations of multiple fast-growing companies.
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Tanya graduated from BYU and then received an MBA from the University of Utah. She worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers for 3 years as a management consultant, Tenfold as an IT manager, and ran the IT recruiting department at Robert Half International. She retired from the workforce and became a stay-at-home mom with the birth of their first child.
Carine Clark is a four-time president and CEO of high-growth tech companies, specializing in helping companies scale from $10 million to $100 million or more. Her reputation as a data-driven marketing executive at Novell, Altiris, and Symantec opened doors to lead Allegiance, MartizCX, Banyan, and Ember as president and CEO.
Bryan has spent 30 years working in technology as a networking engineer. He held positions at Brigham Young University, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Novell, Intel, SirsiDynix, and his own consulting firm. He enjoys the outdoors and works tirelessly with his two sons volunteering in the community and in the Boy Scouts of America program. His hobbies include hiking, biking, scuba diving, and traveling with his family to places like Europe, Africa, South America, and Hawaii.
James Clarke is the CEO of Clarke Capital Partners, a Global Growth Equity and Alternatives Investment Firm. In 2001, James founded and led Utah-based CLEARLINK—with over 2,000 full-time employees today—until it was acquired in 2011 by Pamlico Capital (formerly Wachovia), which has since been acquired in 2016 by Sykes (NSDQ:SYKE).
Andrea Clarke, of Holladay, Utah graduated with a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Utah. For several years she worked in computer electronics for one of the world’s fastest growing organizations—Megahertz, US Robotics, and 3COM. Years later, she was recruited as a pharmaceutical sales representative for Organon and then Purdue Pharmaceuticals.
As Utah CEO for Colliers International, Lew Cramer is part of the fastest-growing publicly listed commercial real estate company in the world. Colliers commercial real estate network of 12,000 professionals in 69 countries providing the full range of commercial services. In 2016, Governor Gary R. Herbert appointed Lew to the Utah Transportation Commission, where he currently serves as a commissioner-at-large. Lew serves on various boards through the private and public sectors, including the National Advisory Board at UVU.
Barbara Welch Cramer was born and raised in Southern California. She graduated from BYU with a BA in English and a lot of musical training in piano and organ. She is the mother of six children and grandmother to 16. Barbara has taught early morning seminary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was a member of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square for seven years, and has performed in many vocal recitals, stage productions, and choruses. She is a certified yoga instructor and teaches regularly in the Salt Lake City Avenues neighborhood. She also teaches classes in plant-based healthy eating.
Jennifer Danielson is vice president, strategy and policy for Cambia Health Solutions, a regionally based total health solutions company dedicated to transforming the way people experience health care. In her broad corporate leadership capacity, Jennifer is responsible for guiding a multi-state team of professionals who work to identify, understand and overcome external obstacles, while sharing insights and counsel internally in a manner that ensures the success of Cambia’s business objectives and strategic initiatives.
Phil is an associate professor and member of the MBA Collegiate Traveling Faculty with the University of Maryland University College in Asia. He teaches MBA courses in business law, communications and leadership to US military members, veterans, and dependents in Japan and South Korea.
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Ty Detmer is an American football coach and former player. As a player, Detmer won
the Heisman Trophy in 1990 while playing quarterback for Brigham Young University.
He went on to play professionally in the National Football League for fourteen seasons.
Following his NFL career, Detmer coached Texas high school football at St. Andrews
Episcopal School which is near Austin, Texas. He was the offensive coordinator and
quarterback coach at BYU from 2015 to 2017.
Ty earned his bachelors degree in Recreation Management at Brigham Young University.
Ty is married to Kim and together they have 4 daughters. They live in Gilbert, Arizona.
Kim Detmer earned her bachelors degree in social work from BYU. While at school she was a Cougarette for three years. She has enjoyed moving and living all over the country with her husband and his career and loves being the mother of four daughters. She is very involved in her church and is currently serving in Stake Young Women and loves working with young adults.
James Endicott is the managing partner and founder of Serento Ventures, a privately owned early stage investment firm.
Beverly Endicott is the COO of the Endicott family. She earned a B.A. in 1993 from BYU. She is very involved in her church and served as a full time missionary in the New York, Rochester mission in addition to her more recent service as primary president, RS president, a Young Women presidency member, and other callings. She is also very involved in community service, including CERT, PTA, PTSA, and the School Community Council. Beverly enjoys spending time with family, cooking healthy meals, reading captivating books, sewing, exercising, and traveling.
Jeffrey C. Flamm is CEO and founder of Infinite Mind, L.C. an online software company. Our primary product, eyeQ Brain and Reading Enhancement, was introduced into the consumer retail market in 2002. The eyeQ program has been used by over one million people and 1,000 schools and businesses.
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Nancy Ellsworth Flamm is the mother of six children, five sons and one daughter. She loves music, theatre, quilting—and lately—pickleball!
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As a Republican, Douglas Foxley has been a major presence in Utah politics since graduating from law school and beginning the lobbying practice in 1978. Mr. Foxley was a 2016 co-chairman of the reelection campaigns of Governor Gary Herbert and Congresswoman Mia Love.
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A Utah native, Ms. Foxley is passionate about promoting the Beehive State. She has served as EDCUtah's president and CEO since 2017 and has helped usher in a new era that is highly focused on internal team culture, driving stakeholder value, and economic development preparedness.
James “Jim” Duke is a portfolio manager within the Investment Department at WCF Insurance, a Utah-based multi-state mutual insurance company. Jim’s primary responsibilities include managing the fund’s alternative and private equity portfolios. Jim has spent over two decades at WCF Insurance, during which time the fund’s portfolio size has increased from $700 million under management to over $2.2 billion.
Jim’s primary loves are his wife Theresa, their son Henrik, and their Bernese mountain dog Bjorn. As Theresa would put it, most days you can find Jim puttering around the yard and house. As Jim would put it, you can generally find him making sure Theresa, Henrik, and Bjorn are well-cared for.
Jay was appointed as President & CEO of the South Valley Chamber of Commerce in September 2020. Jay had served on the board for 12 years and served as the Chair for 5 years when the chamber was the Sandy Chamber of Commerce.
LeeAnn Francis graduated from LDS Business College with an executive secretary degree, and then worked in the insurance industry as an underwriter secretary before becoming a full-time mother. Over the years, she’s served with several community groups, including the Children’s Museum (now Discovery Gateway) and the Children’s Justice Center.
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Nathan Hale founded Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. in 1988 in Columbia, SC, and relocated the company to Charleston in 1990. Sawgrass Technologies was originally a software/systems integration business, which Nathan refocused from software development to development of integrated software and ink technologies for the emerging digital decorating marketplace.
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Stacy Hale was born in North Carolina. She did her undergraduate work at BYU and graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina as a physical therapist; she still retains her accreditation. Stacy continues to stay very physically fit and enjoys all recreational activities including hunting and fishing with Nathan. Her true love however is to travel—anywhere! Nathan and Stacy have four daughters, one grandson, and six granddaughters.
Val Hale was appointed in 2014 by Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert as the executive director, Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), and is currently serving in this role promoting state growth in business, tourism, and film.
Nancy Hale has been an educator for 28 years. She currently is an instructional coach for Alpine School District mentoring first-year junior high math teachers and supervising other instructional coaches. She is a former member of the UVU Alumni Board from 2010-2013 and was the first student in UVU history to complete requirements for a master's degree (MA in Education). She received her bachelor's degree in elementary education from Brigham Young University. She received the PTA Golden Apple Outstanding Educator Award in 1995-96 and the Orem High School Distinguished Alumni Award. In 2006 she received the XO Award as one of Utah's silent heroes. She and her husband, Val, are the parents of three children and 13 grandchildren. In her spare time, she enjoys biking, snowshoeing, backpacking, and spending time with family.
Soren Halladay is the chief investment officer of PEG Development, a leading real estate development group involved in more than $1 billion of projects in the United States and Canada.
Kim Halladay loves being a full-time mom to five very active and wonderful children. Kim met Soren while they were at BYU together—she played soccer and he played football. Kim majored in athletic training and graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in sports medicine. She was an all-conference soccer player and holds the BYU single season assist record. Kim enjoys running, playing tennis, crafting, singing, cooking, reading, exercising, being with her girlfriends, traveling with her family, and cheering for all of her kids at their sporting events.
Dell Loy Hansen is the founder and chief executive officer of The Wasatch Group and is responsible for the overall management of its enterprises and affiliates. Mr. Hansen is involved in all aspects of commercial and multi-family real estate development, construction, acquisition, sales, leasing financing, and entitlement.
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David Jolley is the EY Americas growth markets leader. He is responsible for driving the firm’s go-to-market strategy among high-growth and middle market companies throughout North/Central/South America and Israel. He also oversees some of EY’s signature platforms, including the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® and the Strategic Growth Forum® in the Americas. Prior to his current role, David was located in San Jose, California and served as the accounts managing partner for Ernst & Young LLP’s West Region. He also served as the office managing partner for Ernst & Young LLP’s Salt Lake City practice for more than 10 years where he helped to build the firm’s dominant position in Utah.
Dow Jones has served as senior executive with multiple world-wide leaders in their fields, including Megaherzt/3Com, Targus, Layton Construction, and Ogio. In 2005, Dow developed and founded the FireHouse Car Wash & Detail.
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Kathryn (Katy) and Dow Jones work closely together in the management of their family business interests and enterprises. The health care businesses have been of specific focus for Katy and she has spent significant time in the Village Baker restaurants.
Over the past 35 years, Scott C. Keller has become one of the largest single-private apartment owners in the Western United States. During this period of time, he has specialized in the acquisition and management of thousands of multi-family units throughout the intermountain and northwest areas of the U.S.
Karen K. Keller graduated from BYU-Idaho in 1976 with a degree in interior design. She was also an IDEA Certified Dance Instructor from 1980-2001. Karen is very involved in her community and is the UTPTA president at Bountiful Elementary school, where she has served as a member for 35 years. She also serves as a member of the Hale Center Theatre Board.
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David S. Layton was raised in the construction industry, mentored by his father who started Layton Construction Company in 1953. Over the past 15 years, David has served as President and CEO of Layton Construction Company, Inc. and oversees other Layton ventures and personal real estate development interests.
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Julie Layton is the wife of Dave Layton, President and CEO of Layton Construction and together they oversee their family foundation as well as the Layton Construction Charitable Give which to date has raised over $1000,000 a year from employees to support the #5ForTheFight campaign to help fight cancer. In addition, Julie supports multiple charitable causes including the American Lung Association and the Huntsman Cancer Institute. Previously she served on the board of the Christmas in April Foundation Salt Lake Chapter.
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Tim Layton is a co-founder and managing director of Sorenson Capital and helped establish the strategy and approach for the firm. Tim recently returned from a three-year sabbatical while he served as mission president for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Nancy Layton is mother of five and grandmother of fifteen and an accomplished oil painter. She maintains her art studio in Alpine. Her work has been recognized in the Deseret News Landscape Show, and in “plein aire” competitions in the area.
Terri Lindorf co-founded Western Wats Center with her husband Ron Lindorf. They divested the company in 2004. Terri has served on The Scera Foundation Board and the UVU Foundation Board. She graduated from UVU in 2011.
Ron Lindorf founded, built, and sold the largest market research data collection company in the United States. He now teaches entrepreneurship at BYU through the Center of Entrepreneurship and Technology. Ron also spends his time developing real estate and angel investing. Ron and Terri Lindorf have five children.
Shawn is the chief legal officer of Vivint Smart Home, a Blackstone Group portfolio company and the leading provider of smart home services. He reports to Todd Pedersen (CEO) and Alex Dunn (president). Vivint’s revenues totaled nearly $760 million for the year ending December 31, 2016.
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Natalie was born in Rexburg, Idaho, but while growing up she lived in three foreign countries – Bolivia, Ecuador, and Mexico, while her father (Elder F. Melvin Hammond) was serving as a mission president and general authority for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Kent Madsen is a managing director at EPIC Ventures and has been a venture capitalist investing in early-stage technology companies for two decades. While in venture capital, Kent has worked on five IPO's and dozens of acquisitions.
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Elizabeth Madsen has a background in real estate, private equity, and development. She earned her BA from the University of Utah in communications with a minor in Spanish, and then went on to earn her master's in business administration from BYU and a master's in real estate development from Columbia University. However, for the past eight years she has had the pleasure of raising her two young daughters full-time. Elizabeth loves to travel, read, ski, hike, and spend time with her kids and husband.
Graham McMullen is a British entrepreneur from London who is married to Rachelle from Utah. They lived in the UK until only recently when they moved to Utah. They are the proud parents of seven children and an ever increasing number of grandchildren.
Rachelle was born and raised in Salt Lake City Utah. She is one of 6 children born to Gail and Dave Wathen. Rachelle grew up competitive dancing from a young age and went on to do dance, drill team and cheer lead in high school.
Carla Meine is currently retired. Of course, for her that means still running her farm Salacia Farms, mentoring several business people, along with working on several boards.
David Meine retired September of 2016 after selling IdealShape that he cofounded in 2003 to The Hut Group. IdealShape® is an online health & fitness company that uses a unique combination of meal replacement shakes, supplementation, nutrition, brain training, and exercise programs to create lasting weight loss results for their clients. The Hut Group has taken the IdealShape® brands internationally.
Jacque Millard is vice president and chief investment officer for Intermountain Healthcare. Ms. Millard joined Intermountain in 1993 and is currently responsible for investment portfolio management of assets in excess of $10 billion, oversight of external investment managers, all employee savings and pension investments, as well as cash management for all Intermountain entities.
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Blake Modersitzki has spent the last decade or so doing what he loves best: investing in technology start-ups. But that’s not to say his career path has been predictable. Unless, of course, people in his profession typically move sprinkler pipe around an alfalfa field, loft hay bales, and shovel manure.
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Sandy Modersitzki earned her associate degree at Ricks College in Office Education. She worked at WICAT Systems as an executive assistant and then in the Corporate Communications department at WordPerfect.
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Michael has been starting business ventures small and large from a young age. A recipient of many awards, including Inc. 500 magazine’s Hall of Fame, Fortune magazine’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies ,and Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award twice. His largest venture is currently public and listed on the NYSE.
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Natalie was born and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana. She and Mike celebrate their 40th anniversary in June! They reside in Colorado, where they experience all 4 seasons and beautiful mountain sunsets! Natalie enjoys spending time with her family, travel, tennis, gardening, sunshine, good books, all things chocolate and tweaking recipes!
After earning a BS in Physics from Oregon State University and a Masters degree in Management Information Systems at Texas A&M University, he worked with the federal government as a computer research and development specialist for five years. He determined that the transportation field was ripe for cutting edge technology and left government service in Washington DC, moved to Idaho, and formed the Internet Truckstop in July 1995.
Carmen Moscrip is currently an empty nester. She has 5 children, of which 3 are married, 1 in College and 1 on a mission in St. Louis Missouri. She got married at the age of 40 to her Prince Charming (named Scott). She has been a Medical Billing Coordinator, a Group Travel Specialist, and an Office Manager. Carmen has held positions in the Church as Young Women's President, Stake Young Women's Counselor, (so lots of years in Young Women's), Gospel Doctrine Teacher, Youth Sunday School Teacher, Public Affairs, YSA Shepherding Couple with her husband, but her favorite is the one she has right now, Early Morning Seminary Teacher. She loves to serve the Lord, travel to see God's creations but her absolute favorite thing to do is be with her husband doing both those things.
Brian P. Murphy is a founder and the managing member of Portfolio Advisors, LLC. He is a member of Portfolio Advisors’ Management Committee, seven investment committees, global head of business development and investor relations, and co-heads the Advisory Services practice.
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Louise Murphy is the proud mother of four children and grandmother to seven wonderful grandchildren. Louise graduated with a BA degree in English from Brigham Young University. She is on the board of directors for Rising Star Outreach, a charity that helps the leprosy colonies of India become thriving, self-sufficient communities. She enjoys spending time with her family and traveling. She and her husband, Brian, reside in Connecticut.
As co-founder and CEO of Method, David Parkinson has built one of the fastest-growing tech PR agencies in the country by focusing on Method’s three core values: relationships, resourcefulness, and results. Fueled initially by referrals from VC firms, under David’s leadership Method has expanded its client base to include companies at all stages of growth, including high profile IPOs and global brands in all areas of technology.
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Prior to becoming a stay-at-home dad to raise his twin children Isabella and Isaac, Leo worked as an operations analyst at Goldman Sachs and completed accounting internships at Zions Bank and the Sorenson Impact Center. Leo holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah.
Stan has been the president and CEO of Midwest Floor Covering, Inc., chairman and CEO of Amerad Inc., chief of staff to United States Senator Orrin G. Hatch, executive director in the State of Utah’s Department of Community and Economic Development, president of The PPI Group, president of Salt Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, president and CEO of Waterware Inc., owner of Mighty Distributing System, owner of Parandco, and president and CEO of the Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce.
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A native of Zambia, Africa, Patel earned his bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from Gujarat University, followed by his master’s degree from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. In 1979, he earned his Ph.D. in pharmacy from the University of Michigan.
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Mr. Peterson is the general partner and portfolio manager of Millrock Capital and Millrock Development, founded in 2001. Millrock is a value investor and developer in long-term real estate investments. Prior to co-founding Millrock, Mr. Peterson founded American International Systems (A.I. Systems), a software developer and leading technology systems integrator, and client service centers.
UVU holds a special place in Chanin Peterson’s heart. She began her career in graphics and commercial art with classes at “Utah Tech”.
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Mr. Read joined Cerberus in 2006. Prior to joining Cerberus, Mr. Read was a managing director at CIBC World Markets from 1995 to 2005, where he was responsible for the distribution of structured finance products including CLOs and CBOs, mezzanine financings, leveraged finance, and direct fund raising. From 1993 to 1995, Mr. Read was an executive vice president at The Argosy Securities Group, a boutique high-yield advisory firm. From 1991 to 1993, he was a managing director at Barclays Bank. From 1989 to 1991, he served as a vice president at Bankers Trust. Mr. Read is a graduate of the University of Utah and received a Master’s Degree from the University of Utah.
Sally graduated with a B.S. in Education from Brigham Young University and received a Masters of Education from the University of Utah. She has taught in a Gifted and Talented Program in Utah and at the Browning School in New York City. She is a community activist, church volunteer, and a full-time mother.
Spent 30 years with Nu Skin building a global distribution team. Co-founded Stack Real Estate which develops commerical properties in Utah. Partner of Haven Park Partners working to save affordable housing in the USA.
Raised four beautiful daughters who have all married. 12 grandchildren. Amazing volunteer to many causes in Utah. Loves animals, loves riding horses, and spending time outdoors.
Steve has more than 40 years of experience as a successful business owner, trusted senior executive, professional corporate trainer, and respected community leader.
David Simmons spent 30 years in the media business as chief executive officer of Simmons Media Group, a Utah based radio broadcasting and outdoor advertising company with radio stations and sign locations throughout the western United States.
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Ron Smart is CEO, and Chairman of the Board of the Won-Door Corporation, the largest seller of accordion doors in the world.
Jodie has spent much of her life in community service from active PTA participation to other types of philanthropic type projects.
Ryan is executive vice president at the Charles Koch Foundation (CKF). CKF supports universities and other nonprofit organizations exploring the ideas and institutions that help people improve their lives.
Rebecca Stowers brings more than 17 years of professional experience in business development and grant writing. Rebecca has helped numerous small organizations establish foundational relationships and capture large grants to help grow their organization’s business and public profile.
Nicholas (Nick) Tedesco is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP). NCFP provides the resources, community, and support families need to transform their values into effective giving that makes a lasting impact on the communities they serve.
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Duff Thompson is managing general partner of EsNet and a managing member of E-Net Teo LLC. He has been active in the technology industry since the mid-1980′s serving as Executive Vice President and General Counsel for WordPerfect Corporation from 1986-1994, and Senior Vice President of Novell, Inc. from 1994-1996.
Nicholas (Nick) Tedesco is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP). NCFP provides the resources, community, and support families need to transform their values into effective giving that makes a lasting impact on the communities they serve.
W. Richards Woodbury served as president/CEO of Woodbury Corporation for 31 years until 2011. He then served as a mission president from 2011-2014. He returned to again take an active role in real estate development and management at Woodbury Corporation and is currently board chairman.
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Becky Woodbury lives by the adages: “Either act happy, or be happy; no one really cares which one,” and “Smile—so the wrinkles form in the right places.”
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Jacki Zehner dedicates her time and resources towards the advancement of women and girls. As the president of The Jacquelyn and Gregory Zehner Foundation, Jacki funds a wide variety of projects and organizations, with a particular focus on women's rights, women's foundations, movement building, and media.
Greg Zehner is an investor at the Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner Foundation. Greg is a former partner of Goldman, Sachs & Co, and began his career as a mortgage-backed bond trader.
Elder W. Craig Zwick was sustained as a general authority seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 1, 1995. He has served as president of the Brazil, Brazil South, and North America Northeast areas.
Greg Zehner is an investor at the Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner Foundation. Greg is a former partner of Goldman, Sachs & Co, and began his career as a mortgage-backed bond trader.
