Wasatch CAPS

Managing Director

The Wasatch Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) is a partnership between the business community, industry mentors, and high school students. CAPS students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills by working in collaborative groups to complete real-world business projects while being mentored by industry partners.

In this role, I helped launch the program, including the design of a state-of-the-art, 8,100 square-foot entrepreneurship facility where students work on real-world business projects. I oversaw 5 faculty members, 100 students, 15 mentors, and 30 projects per semester.

Heber Valley Tourism and Economic Development/Chamber of Commerce

Executive Director

Heber Valley Tourism and Economic Development oversees business development and marketing for Wasatch County and its cities and towns. The role of the office is to enhance the local economy by recruiting businesses to the area, facilitating an environment for existing businesses to expand, and driving tourism-related business to the area. The office also oversees and directs the Heber Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Wasatch County is Utah's fastest growing county while Heber City consistently ranks among the country's top-three fastest growing cities.

Brigham Young University Marriott School of Business

Adjunct Professor

The Marriott School of Business consistently ranks among the top 30 business schools in the United States. I teach various undergraduate and graduate courses in the Department of Organizational Leadership and Strategy and in the Romney Institute of Public Management.

Utah Governor's Office of Planning and Budget

Budget and Policy Analyst

The Governor's Office of Planning and Budget is responsible for establishing best management practices for the State of Utah through budgeting, planning, policy development, and strategic planning.

As an analyst, I served as policy and budget liaison to the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, the Utah Film Commission, the Office of Tourism, the Utah Tax Commission, the Department of Community and Culture, and USTAR.

Government Accountability Office

Summer Analyst

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an independent, nonpartisan agency that works for Congress. Its mission is to improve the performance and ensure the accountability of the federal government by advising Congress and the heads of executive agencies on how to make government more efficient, effective, ethical, equitable, and responsive.

My project involved working with Department of Defense leadership and other Pentagon personnel to determine the degree in which the DOD properly managed its acquisition programs for major military weapon systems. Our findings are included in the following report: http://gao.gov/products/GAO-11-469

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Completed two-year church mission in Quito, Ecuador.

What to do About Main Street

Heber Valley Life Magazine

What to do About Main Street

Heber Valley Life Magazine

Preservation: Wasatch County and Beyond

Heber Valley Life Magazine

What to do About Main Street

Heber Valley Life Magazine

Preservation: Wasatch County and Beyond

Heber Valley Life Magazine

Keep it Local

Heber Valley Life Magazine

What to do About Main Street

Heber Valley Life Magazine

Preservation: Wasatch County and Beyond

Heber Valley Life Magazine

Keep it Local

Heber Valley Life Magazine

Utah State Parks and Recreation

Board Member

The Utah State Parks and Recreation Board manages Utah's state park system, including the operations, planning, and protection of 43 heritage, scenic, and recreation parks.

Utah State Parks and Recreation

Board Member

The Utah State Parks and Recreation Board manages Utah's state park system, including the operations, planning, and protection of 43 heritage, scenic, and recreation parks.

Utah Office of Tourism

Board Member

The Utah Office of Tourism promotes tourism into the state through advertising and media contacts and is an office within the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. Its mission is “to improve the quality of life of Utah citizens through revenue and tax relief, by increasing the quality and quantity of tourism visits and spending.” The UOT operates several programs to assist Utah’s tourism industry including marketing and advertising, research, publications, information services, media relations and cooperative marketing programs.

Utah State Parks and Recreation

Board Member

The Utah State Parks and Recreation Board manages Utah's state park system, including the operations, planning, and protection of 43 heritage, scenic, and recreation parks.

Utah Office of Tourism

Board Member

The Utah Office of Tourism promotes tourism into the state through advertising and media contacts and is an office within the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. Its mission is “to improve the quality of life of Utah citizens through revenue and tax relief, by increasing the quality and quantity of tourism visits and spending.” The UOT operates several programs to assist Utah’s tourism industry including marketing and advertising, research, publications, information services, media relations and cooperative marketing programs.

Weber State University Richards Institute of Ethics

Board Member

The mission of the institute is to promote and recognize ethical leadership in all levels of government and private industry.

Utah State Parks and Recreation

Board Member

The Utah State Parks and Recreation Board manages Utah's state park system, including the operations, planning, and protection of 43 heritage, scenic, and recreation parks.

Utah Office of Tourism

Board Member

The Utah Office of Tourism promotes tourism into the state through advertising and media contacts and is an office within the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. Its mission is “to improve the quality of life of Utah citizens through revenue and tax relief, by increasing the quality and quantity of tourism visits and spending.” The UOT operates several programs to assist Utah’s tourism industry including marketing and advertising, research, publications, information services, media relations and cooperative marketing programs.

Weber State University Richards Institute of Ethics

Board Member

The mission of the institute is to promote and recognize ethical leadership in all levels of government and private industry.

Heber Valley Rail Road

Board Member

Utah State Parks and Recreation

Board Member

The Utah State Parks and Recreation Board manages Utah's state park system, including the operations, planning, and protection of 43 heritage, scenic, and recreation parks.

Utah Office of Tourism

Board Member

The Utah Office of Tourism promotes tourism into the state through advertising and media contacts and is an office within the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. Its mission is “to improve the quality of life of Utah citizens through revenue and tax relief, by increasing the quality and quantity of tourism visits and spending.” The UOT operates several programs to assist Utah’s tourism industry including marketing and advertising, research, publications, information services, media relations and cooperative marketing programs.

Weber State University Richards Institute of Ethics

Board Member

The mission of the institute is to promote and recognize ethical leadership in all levels of government and private industry.

Heber Valley Rail Road

Board Member

Utah State Parks and Recreation

Board Member

The Utah State Parks and Recreation Board manages Utah's state park system, including the operations, planning, and protection of 43 heritage, scenic, and recreation parks.

Utah Office of Tourism

Board Member

The Utah Office of Tourism promotes tourism into the state through advertising and media contacts and is an office within the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. Its mission is “to improve the quality of life of Utah citizens through revenue and tax relief, by increasing the quality and quantity of tourism visits and spending.” The UOT operates several programs to assist Utah’s tourism industry including marketing and advertising, research, publications, information services, media relations and cooperative marketing programs.

Weber State University Richards Institute of Ethics

Board Member

The mission of the institute is to promote and recognize ethical leadership in all levels of government and private industry.

Heber Valley Rail Road

Board Member

Utah State Parks and Recreation

Board Member

The Utah State Parks and Recreation Board manages Utah's state park system, including the operations, planning, and protection of 43 heritage, scenic, and recreation parks.

Utah Office of Tourism

Board Member

The Utah Office of Tourism promotes tourism into the state through advertising and media contacts and is an office within the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. Its mission is “to improve the quality of life of Utah citizens through revenue and tax relief, by increasing the quality and quantity of tourism visits and spending.” The UOT operates several programs to assist Utah’s tourism industry including marketing and advertising, research, publications, information services, media relations and cooperative marketing programs.

Weber State University Richards Institute of Ethics

Board Member

The mission of the institute is to promote and recognize ethical leadership in all levels of government and private industry.

Heber Valley Rail Road

Board Member

Utah State Parks and Recreation

Board Member

The Utah State Parks and Recreation Board manages Utah's state park system, including the operations, planning, and protection of 43 heritage, scenic, and recreation parks.

Utah Office of Tourism

Board Member

The Utah Office of Tourism promotes tourism into the state through advertising and media contacts and is an office within the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. Its mission is “to improve the quality of life of Utah citizens through revenue and tax relief, by increasing the quality and quantity of tourism visits and spending.” The UOT operates several programs to assist Utah’s tourism industry including marketing and advertising, research, publications, information services, media relations and cooperative marketing programs.

Weber State University Richards Institute of Ethics

Board Member

The mission of the institute is to promote and recognize ethical leadership in all levels of government and private industry.

Heber Valley Rail Road

Board Member

Utah State Parks and Recreation

Board Member

The Utah State Parks and Recreation Board manages Utah's state park system, including the operations, planning, and protection of 43 heritage, scenic, and recreation parks.

Utah Office of Tourism

Board Member

The Utah Office of Tourism promotes tourism into the state through advertising and media contacts and is an office within the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. Its mission is “to improve the quality of life of Utah citizens through revenue and tax relief, by increasing the quality and quantity of tourism visits and spending.” The UOT operates several programs to assist Utah’s tourism industry including marketing and advertising, research, publications, information services, media relations and cooperative marketing programs.

Weber State University Richards Institute of Ethics

Board Member

The mission of the institute is to promote and recognize ethical leadership in all levels of government and private industry.

Heber Valley Rail Road

Board Member

Utah State Parks and Recreation

Board Member

The Utah State Parks and Recreation Board manages Utah's state park system, including the operations, planning, and protection of 43 heritage, scenic, and recreation parks.

Utah Office of Tourism

Board Member

The Utah Office of Tourism promotes tourism into the state through advertising and media contacts and is an office within the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. Its mission is “to improve the quality of life of Utah citizens through revenue and tax relief, by increasing the quality and quantity of tourism visits and spending.” The UOT operates several programs to assist Utah’s tourism industry including marketing and advertising, research, publications, information services, media relations and cooperative marketing programs.

Weber State University Richards Institute of Ethics

Board Member

The mission of the institute is to promote and recognize ethical leadership in all levels of government and private industry.

Heber Valley Rail Road

Board Member

Utah State Parks and Recreation

Board Member

The Utah State Parks and Recreation Board manages Utah's state park system, including the operations, planning, and protection of 43 heritage, scenic, and recreation parks.

Utah Office of Tourism

Board Member

The Utah Office of Tourism promotes tourism into the state through advertising and media contacts and is an office within the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. Its mission is “to improve the quality of life of Utah citizens through revenue and tax relief, by increasing the quality and quantity of tourism visits and spending.” The UOT operates several programs to assist Utah’s tourism industry including marketing and advertising, research, publications, information services, media relations and cooperative marketing programs.

Weber State University Richards Institute of Ethics

Board Member

The mission of the institute is to promote and recognize ethical leadership in all levels of government and private industry.

Heber Valley Rail Road

Board Member

Utah State Parks and Recreation

Board Member

The Utah State Parks and Recreation Board manages Utah's state park system, including the operations, planning, and protection of 43 heritage, scenic, and recreation parks.

Utah Office of Tourism

Board Member

The Utah Office of Tourism promotes tourism into the state through advertising and media contacts and is an office within the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. Its mission is “to improve the quality of life of Utah citizens through revenue and tax relief, by increasing the quality and quantity of tourism visits and spending.” The UOT operates several programs to assist Utah’s tourism industry including marketing and advertising, research, publications, information services, media relations and cooperative marketing programs.

Weber State University Richards Institute of Ethics

Board Member

The mission of the institute is to promote and recognize ethical leadership in all levels of government and private industry.

Heber Valley Rail Road

Board Member

Utah State Parks and Recreation

Board Member

The Utah State Parks and Recreation Board manages Utah's state park system, including the operations, planning, and protection of 43 heritage, scenic, and recreation parks.

Utah Office of Tourism

Board Member

The Utah Office of Tourism promotes tourism into the state through advertising and media contacts and is an office within the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. Its mission is “to improve the quality of life of Utah citizens through revenue and tax relief, by increasing the quality and quantity of tourism visits and spending.” The UOT operates several programs to assist Utah’s tourism industry including marketing and advertising, research, publications, information services, media relations and cooperative marketing programs.

Weber State University Richards Institute of Ethics

Board Member

The mission of the institute is to promote and recognize ethical leadership in all levels of government and private industry.

Heber Valley Rail Road

Board Member