Instructions for Choosing a Mentor

Welcome to the Mentor selection of the Leadership Certification Program.  We are excited for you to choose from our list of mentors who will assist you through your leadership development.  Our Mentors listed below are community leaders who have excellent leadership training and skills who are excited to assist student leaders with their development.

Step 1:  Review the mentors and choose your top 3 picks you would like to have for your mentor.

Step 2: Email those top 3 picks to carlee.johnson@uvu.edu

Step 3:  Carlee Johnson will then place you with a mentor depending on their availability.  After that is complete, you will receive an email letting you know your team leader and who your mentor will be with all the contact information you will need.

PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE MENTORS DIRECTLY.  THE LEADERSHIP CENTER OFFICE WILL DO THAT FOR YOU.

Current Mentors

	Aaron Weber CEO / President / Managing Director International Marketing & Sales // New Market Start-Up and Development // Global Branding // Complete P&L and Strategic Oversight // Training, Motivating and Mentoring // Executive Management Startups & Turnarounds // Corporate–wide take-over merger and buy-out... A dynamic, entrepreneurial-spirited executive with strong strategic, international/global, creative, analytical and leadership skills able to guide projects and markets from inception through completion. Adept at working within large and small corporations, both within the direct selling channel and global markets. Effective natural leader with strong communication, motivation and public speaking skills. Conceived and launched new markets achieving $100+ million in their first 12 months; turned around failing companies to stabilize and make them extremely profitable. Brings order and forward momentum to chaos. Aaron Weber's BIO (pdf)
	Andy Cindrich FranklinCovey Representative Andy has first-hand experience in owning and operating a successful business focused on designing instructional materials, training interventions, strategy, websites, and marketing materials. This background allows Andy to customize the work he does to exactly meet client needs. Andy began his career in education as a teacher and coach, eventually becoming a high school principal and school district school/community resource director. Andy earned a M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and a B.S. in teaching psychology, history, and coaching from Brigham Young University after studying design at Kansas State University. Click Here for Bio (doc)
	Bill Hulterstrom United Way Utah County Bill Hulterstrom has been with United Way of Utah County for the past 25 years; he currently serves as president and CEO. Bill builds and expands relations with local and national organizations to advance the common good by working to create long-lasting change in Utah County. Bill serves as a consultant for other nonprofits nationwide. He recently returned from training nongovernment organizations in Ghana, Africa. He also teaches a graduate course in nonprofit marketing at BYU. Bill has an honorary doctoral degree of public service from Utah Valley University. He received a Bachelor of Arts in business management with a marketing emphasis from Brigham Young University. He and his wife Tammy have two children and make their home in Provo, Utah. Resume coming soon
	Jeff Kahn Partner & President RJR Investment Services, LLC Jeffrey Kahn has over 20 years of trust and investment experience. He is currently a partner and President of RJR Investment Service, LLC. Prior to that he was Vice-President of Southwest Trust Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Bank of Oklahoma. Prior to that, he was responsible for managing and developing the overall marketing program for the Zions Bank Personal Trust sales force with overall responsibility for trust administration in the Central and Southwest regions of Utah and in the entire state of Idaho. Prior to joining Zions Bank in January, 2001, he was Vice President and Manager, Personal Trust Department, First Security Bank. Jeff Kahn's Bio (doc)
	Cheryl Wilson Vice President of Construction Lending Far West Bank Who is your favorite leader and why?My middle school Advanced English Teacher. I hated her at first because she was so mean. The principal told me that if I stayed in her class and could honestly say I regretted it at the end of the school year he would give me $20.00. Needless to say, I had to pass on the $20.00 and still hold a love of the English language. I also learned the difference between “mean” and “inspiring”. Cheryl Wilson's Bio (docx)
	Clint Argyle CEO and Creator of Bank Career Background/Experience Pig Farming Business, Garbage Business, Software Sales, Data Collection Business, Software Training Business, Scrap booking/Genealogy Business, Community Banking Business. Education UVSC & BYU & Self Help Classes, Books and Seminars Interests Outdoors, Sports, Family, Hobby Farm, Scouting, Business, Success, Work and Serving. What is your greatest gift or talent: Able to see service opportunities and act on them. One unique thing about you: I enjoy seeing and helping others be successful. Clint Argyle's Bio (pdf)
	Wayne Mangelson Assistant VP for Career and Academic Advisement Utah Valley University Directed UVSC’s off-campus education centers, and UVSC’s career and student employment services; Program manger and higher education advisor with IBM; Assistant VP for marketing planning at Mutual of Omaha; Sales Rep for start-up computer education company; Directed institutional research and information systems for the University of Nebraska, Kearney; Organization behavior consultant with Rensis Likert Associates; Directed Education & Training for the Michigan Municipal League (400 member cities); Management Program Developer and Trainer at Ohio State University; NASA Internship at the Manned Spacecraft Center in Texas; “Pre-career” experiences contributed to my career decisions. For example managing a family dairy business with teen siblings and a college professor father. Work on the farm was hard work, requiring discipline, leadership and communication skills. No less important were experiences growing up in a family of nine children requiring cooperation, team work, integrity, unselfishness, and a competitive spirit for survival---around the dinner table. Resume coming soon
	Jorge Aguero Director of Latin American Marketing & Development Utah Community Credit Union A creative organizational development consultant with more than ten years in diverse workplace environments. Knowledgeable on the dynamics of how to properly influence and communicate with Latino/Hispanic groups. An independent and self motivated professional with excellent research and writing skills; able to grow positive relationships with clients and colleagues at all organizational level. A strong leader and team player; adept at supporting team members in achieving personal and professional goals. A confident and concise communicator; able to deliver enthusiastic presentations with clarity and humor to diverse audiences. Dedicated and focused; able to prioritize and complete multiple tasks and follow through to achieve project goals. Unique combination of expertise in mortgage, training, sales, and finance. Experience in organizing large-scale events and staff development activities. Skilled in recruiting candidates in financial positions and delegating appropriately to create a productive and cohesive environment. Resume coming soon
	Mark McCormack Founder, Owner McCormack & Heaton Capital, L.L.C. Investment and Real Estate industry President, COO ADP Lemco, Inc Building Materials industry I am only one step further then the student I have mentored. I feel that everyone is capable of achieving their dreams and becoming financially free. I am a mentor because I love it and because it is my way of giving back to my Community and University. Favorite Quote "Live like you were dying." Resume coming soon
	Michael Snapp Director, Career Services; Career Counselor, Business Utah Valley University Adjunct Faculty; Department of Communication; Public Speaking BS Degree:  Communication/Public Relations, minor in Sociology of the Family MA Degree:  Educational Counseling Resume coming soon
	Troy Smith MULTICULTURAL & LATINO ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah Education: Hunter High School, West Valley City, UT; 2001 Utah State University- Bachelor of Arts Liberal Arts and Sciences & Bachelor of Arts Business; Personal: Troy married Kadee on July 18, 2008. He was born and raised in West Valley City, Utah, and after a year of College lived in Caracas, Venezuela for two years. He really enjoys spending time outside of the United States and is hoping to visit Africa, Asia, and more of South America as soon as possible. His specialty as the Multi-cultural/Latino Coordinator is to help all students in the admissions, financial aid, and scholarship processes. Interests: Camping, Hiking, Basketball, Politics, Racquetball, Traveling, His Fiancé, Education, Tennis Bio coming soon
	Marsha Haynes Director of Internship Services & Student Employment Utah Valley University 12 years career counseling experience Certified Online Instructor, December 2008, California State University East Bay Extensive college promotion/marketing experience Member of Strategic Direction Advisory Council, UVSC, 2007-2009 Experienced presenter and teacher, 3 years on the college level Advisory Board, School of HASS, Chair Internship Committee Nationally certified resume writer and interview coach Developed strong relationships with employers, faculty, staff and community groups Extremely active in promoting and initiating the internship program at UVSC Office 2000, WordPerfect, Banner, Web design, Photoshop, internet Click here for Bio (doc)
	Bruce Jackson Director – The Center for the Advancement of Leadership Utah Valley University My passion is in developing individual, team, and organizational performance systems. With a background in psychology, business administration and organizational behavior, I am interested in a partnership with organizations and academic institutions that seek to capitalize on people development. My passions include consulting, teaching, speaking, writing, coaching, research and the creation of new performance solutions for profit, not for profit, and academic institutions. With a bias for engineering human performance, I am focused on the applications of positive psychology technologies within multiple life arenas and age groups. Education 2003: Doctor of Philosophy in Human and Organizational Systems. The Fielding Institute, Santa Barbara, CA. 2001: Master of Arts in Organizational Behavior. The Fielding Institute. Santa Barbara, CA. 1996: Master of Business Administration. Carlson School of Management. University of Minnesota. Minneapolis, MN. 1992: Master of Education (counseling psychology). Boston University. Boston, MA. 1991: Graduate level studies. Georgetown University. Washington D.C. Summer, 1990: Political British Economy and International Economics. Oxford University. Oxford, England. 1990: Bachelor of Arts (psychology). Gustavus Adolphus College. St. Peter, MN. Click here for Bio (doc) (You’re going to want to see this!)