Amber is a mother, and online instructor who works with Brigham Young University - Idaho teaching Fashion Design and Merchandising. Amber believes that principles of design influence lives in seen and unseen ways, and the daily choices that each of us make. She strives to help her students learn about and identify careers suited to their strengths and interests in Fashion Design. Amber has worked as a Casting Assistant, Retail Manager, as an Alterations Specialist, and is currently working towards opening her own retail business. Amber holds a degree in FCS Apparel Entrepreneurship from Brigham Young University-Idaho.
Andrew Clarke is the VP of Engineering and Manufacturing at Purple and he and his team are responsible for maintaining, developing, and implementing new technology and new production lines and facilities. Andrew has experience executing cultural turn-arounds and developing new plants, having led similar programs in companies throughout this career. Andrew believes in removing roadblocks and allowing his team space to develop and own their responsibilities. Cultural turn-arounds are very rewarding as building and contributing to your people leads to wins for careers and the business being developed. Andrew has experience designing and building polymer compounding systems and the support equipment associated with polymer plants as well as leading manufacturing organizations, with experience including medical manufacturing. Andrew attended the University of Waterloo and holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering and is a licensed Professional Engineer.
Bianca Collings is a full stack, A-Z executive marketer with extensive hands-on and management experience. She is incredibly data driven, resilient, and resourceful with both teams and budget. She is known in the industry for driving revenue through organic content and maximizing talent for optimal efficiency. She is currently the Executive Marketing Director for Skipio, a SaaS company located in American Fork, Utah. She believes collaboration is the “fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.” She feels that she is a common person with the ability to bring together the right people, in the right season, at the right time to attain uncommon results. Bianca holds a Bachelor’s degree from University of Washington, Seattle
Dallin Stoker recently moved to Utah in order to fast track through the MBA program. Dallin was a DOE officer at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Prior to that Dallin was serving active duty for the United States Army. Dallin has held both Secret and Q clearance with a list of leadership schools. Dallin spent years as a Satellite TV Sub-Contractor & area manager, working on thousands of residential and commercial projects while maintaining high customer satisfaction scores through quality work. Dallin is currently studying Financial and Real Estate markets and trade stocks regularly. Hobbies include building computers and radio equipment. Dallin is a licensed amateur radio operator with experience building antennas from scratch in field environments under significant time constraints. Dallin holds a Bachelor's degree in Applied Physics with a double minor in Spanish Communications and Graphic Design.
Hayden Roney is a Community Bank Treasurer who works with the management team to safeguard the financial health of the bank through risk analysis, financial reporting, portfolio management, and oversight of financial operations. Hayden believes relationships and, more specifically, how you make others feel is an indicator and a determinant of success in life. Sincere focus on making others feel important fosters invaluable, lifelong relationships that you can draw upon throughout your life. Hayden has also been involved in entrepreneurship including starting Speedy Tuk Tuk which is a rickshaw (or "tuk tuk") financing company in Madagascar, Africa that allows "tuk tuk" taxi drivers to participate in a drive-to-own financing program. Hayden holds a bachelor's degree in Business Management with an emphasis in Marketing from Brigham Young University.
Jake Bingham is a Project Coordinator who works with Rio Tinto to manage and maintain physical assets by statistically analyzing and developing strategies. Jake Bingham is detail-oriented and believes safety is always first priority. He has never incurred any workplace or job site accidents or injuries for both himself and the teams he’s managed. Jake Bingham has been able to dramatically change maintenance cost inefficiencies by establishing new tracking plans for over 250 new and existing company assets. These strategic actions delivered a 25% reduction in maintenance costs across all assets with a strategy. He also played a significant role in his company’s growth by saving $1.5M in equipment contracting fees by designing new employee workflows and equipment management practices. Jake Bingham is Lean Six Sigma Certified, proficient with SAP ERP, a licensed Master Electrician, a licensed HVAC Journeyman. Jake Bingham holds a bachelor’s degree in Technology Management from Utah Valley University.
Joey Artalejo is a high voltage analyst who works for Rio Tinto who helps plan and schedule the high voltage power needs from the various mining groups at the Kennecott Utah Copper Mine. Joey believes in the work management process to deliverer a pro-active plan/ schedule to produce the best possible product for the high voltage team. To accomplish this, he believes in building and maintaining relationships throughout the respective departments. Joey’s career with Rio Tinto started in 2007 as a high-voltage lineman. Throughout his time at KUCC, he has been a lineman, leadman, fill-in supervisor, high voltage coordinator, and currently the high voltage planner scheduler. One of his most significant accomplishments with the high voltage team was coordinating a man lift operation (lifting a bucket with a crane holding two lineman) to recover power lines that would have otherwise been lost. A man-lift before this project hadn’t taken place in the mine since 1998 when a mechanic lost his life due to a faulty handbasket. To accomplish this took a lot of buy-in from the leadership groups and a lot of planning. Our team was able to achieve our task not once but twice safely on the same day. Joey is a trained lineman as well as a military veteran. Joey has received multiple safety awards from Rio Tinto and various military citations, including a purple heart. Joey received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Phoenix in Business Management, focusing on Finance, and is also a qualified working at heights instructor through 3M.
John Mertz is a Senior Manager who works with organizations to streamline and elevate their support services. John knows that having an efficient, goals oriented, services organization will provide a seamless experience for your customers and keep them coming back, but it all starts with a high-performing team that loves what they do! John has worked for startups to Fortune 300 companies where he had increased Net Promotor Scores by up to 15 points, lifted Customer Satisfaction Scores to over 97%, built and executed Service Level Agreements per department and company, and had stood up service departments from 0 to hundreds of employees. John thrives on learning new skills. He was asked to take over the HIPAA Compliancy program for a Fortune 500 company. Not knowing anything about HIPAA, he quickly hit the books and with that new knowledge, he improved their compliancy from 42% to 98%, saving the company millions in potential litigations. John is Project+ certified and is also trained in Employment Law, Crucial Accountability, Crucial Conversations, LIFE Leadership, and many more! John currently holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Management from Western Governors University.
Kade Worton works as a head estimator and sales associate for Quality Electrical Systems, an electrical manufacturing company who provides industry leading solutions in power integration and control worldwide. In his role Kade works directly with customers including some of the world’s most well-known energy companies such as Chevron, General Electric, Planes American Pipeline, Exxon Mobil and many more. Kade believes that the best businesses are ones that are willing and able to adapt and change to meet the needs of our advancing world. He also believes that as an individual nothing beats hard work, dedication, and above all integrity in the workplace. Kade successfully quoted millions of dollars in potential projects and was able to individually secured sales for over 2.3 million dollars in Revenue for the year of 2020. Also, as part of his position Kade has worked side by side with company executives in developing commission structures, as well as customer and employee tracking systems to improve data acquisition and performance tracking for his team and company. Kade holds a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Utah Valley University
Larisa Hicken is the General Manager of a thriving website design company in Payson, Utah. She is passionate about improving business performance through strategic marketing and powerful company culture. She has helped hundreds of small businesses grow through brand development, graphic and digital design, sales coaching, and business consulting. Larisa has previously served as a Marketing Director and as a Human Resources Director. She received a bachelor's in Secondary Education from Brigham Young University and excels at employee training and development. She especially enjoys working with managers to develop their leadership potential through building emotional intelligence and improving communication skills. Larisa is working toward her SHRM Certification and recently earned a Strategic Marketing Certification from Utah Valley University.
Masen Thompson is a Senior Financial Analyst who works with financial institutions to track budgets, profitability, ALM, and key financial ratios to ensure financial success. Masen believes in being a lifelong learner who always looks for the next way to improve his knowledge to better serve his company. He will actively seek out others to learn from, creating a knowledge tool set that is helpful in absolutely every situation. Masen has worked for a $2 billion financial institution as the sole expert user for its new budgeting and profitability software, and he will be the leader in educating all executives and other key players in using the software in the future. Masen is a certified expert report writer and system administrator for a performance management software. Masen holds a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Spanish with a business minor from Brigham Young University.
Rachel Prunty takes pride in her professionalism and unique skill sets. With a knack for finding the solution to any problem; Rachel seeks customer satisfaction in all areas, to the highest degree. From optimizing brands to business procedures, Rachel is passionate and engaged with her work. With an ability to quickly learn new skills and provide innovative insight, she has been noted as “an asset in any field.” High industry adaptability has allowed her to provide value from all industries, ranging from nonprofit organizations to large corporations. Rachel started her own business at a young age where she began a path of continuous development and learning. Always engaged in learning any necessary skills to achieve the best outcomes, Rachel strives for success in all she does. From leading seminars, learning cloud technology, website development and process optimization, Rachel’s focus on customer experience and satisfaction is second to none. Rachel holds a bachelor’s degree in Professional Studies-Business Management with an Entrepreneurial Emphasis from Brigham Young University-Idaho.
Robert Ivie is a Software Engineer who has worked in the automotive, healthcare, education, and non-profit fields. He has worked at all scales from Fortune 5 to local business and consistently strives to expand the reach and impact of each organization. Since he completed his Bachelors of Science in Computer Science from Brigham Young University in 2014, he has enjoyed roles as a researcher, developer in test, developer, on-site lead, technical lead, solo engineer, and senior engineer. His favorite role was as a volunteer youth facilitator for his church. His greatest life achievement has been his marriage in 2008 and the three daughters that followed. He considers his greatest professional achievement the multi-national piloting of the sales and dealer incentives application where he participated as both a developer and on-site lead. Robert reads more than 300 pages a week, and loves to discuss the feasibility of anything science fiction. He spends his free time driving the mountains near his home in Orem, UT and playing video games with his children.
Innovate. Inspire. Learn. Ryan is the founder and principal executive at Bradshaw Carpentry and Construction, an enterprise that specializes in high quality custom woodwork, cabinetry, and home remodel. Ryan is inspired by nature, physical activity, and is a devoted husband and father. He believes that success in his career will be magnified by balance in his personal endeavors. Ryan achieved a Bachelor of Arts in History emphasizing in the histories of Southern African Economies from Brigham Young University in 2019.
Taylor Dickson is a Corporate Logistics Manager who oversees the transportation of lab specimens and COVID-19 vaccines across the nation. Taylor believes that the most valuable asset in a company is the employees. If employees are treated fair and equally, then that is when you can see success brought forth. Taylor started his first job when he was 14 years old cleaning classrooms. Hard work and dedication have always been one of Taylor’s attributes to his successes in the workplace. Taylor has been known to improve processes in the workplace that has saved a company over $200,000 a year. Taylor is a first-generation student in his family. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Humanities emphasizing in Family Studies from Utah Valley University.
Todd Seastrand is a Banker who works with people to help identify and accomplish their financial goals. Todd believes that relationships are everything. Todd has over 15 years experience in banking and wealth management, helping people succeed financially. Todd is a licensed professional, holding the series 7 and 66 securities licenses. Todd holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Utah Valley University.
Aaron Johnson is a Sales Associate at Mattress firm who works with people of all ages
to help them find a mattress that will help their sleep needs. Aaron believes if you
put your mind to it then you can do anything. There will come a time when you do not
succeed, but you must take your failures and use it as a learning experience.
Aaron is a Student-Athlete here at Utah Valley University for the Men’s Track and
Field team. Aaron has been a leader on the team for the past 2 years. Competing in
Jumps and Sprints for the Wolverines, Aaron is a two-time Western Athletic Conference
(WAC) Champion in the 100-meter and the 200-meter dash. His strong performance at
the conference championship earned him the title of Most Outstanding Track Athlete
as well as the High Performance award in 2021. Aaron hopes to be a Marketing Manager
in sports. He believes that diversity can take marketing to a place that it has never
been. He believes that the minds of people of color and women can help avoid groupthink
as well as give ideas that many may have never thought of. Aaron holds a bachelor’s
of science in Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations from Utah Valley
University
Aleah Stratton is a full-time MBA student at UVU with a strong interest in marketing and brand development. Aleah believes marketing is a key business practice that not only drives company growth, but also benefits society at large. Aleah has experience in both sales and marketing. She previously interned with the UVU Athletics Digital Media team and has customer-facing sales experience at fitness and recreational organizations. Aleah is trained in digital marketing and holds both a Mimic Social Stukent Certification and a HubSpot Social Media Marketing Certification. Aleah holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration - Marketing from Washington State University. She graduated on the President’s Honor Roll.
Bandon M. Diodati is an International Logistics Quality Manager who with John Deere to enhance the efficiency and service level of transported goods to 700+ dealerships across Canada and thirteen north-east states. Brandon believes that through maintaining an entrepreneurial mindset in focusing on continual innovation, utilizing appropriate technologies & human resources, and improving risk management will sustain all firms with a secure competitive position in today's market. Brandon has achieved monumental success in reducing John Deere's transportation error margin by 58%. His initiatives positively affected hundreds of thousands of customers and redefined John Deere's premium service level to match their product quality. Brandon holds a minor in Psychology, finished with honors in his business education, and was an awarded finalist amongst 500 BBA contestants in an Integrated Case competition. Brandon holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Wilfrid Laurier University (Canada) from the AACSB accredited (World's top 5% distinction) Lazaridis School of Business & Economics.
Bryson Denney is currently working as a Kitting Manager at Action Target who works with the Production Manager and other co-workers to get the company's products to customers on-time. Bryson has been innovating and building the kitting position for over two years. Bryson will start a new position in September 2021 at Maple Mountain Co-Packers as an Accountant. He will also be working with the CFO Charlotte Griffin and other team members raise the company to greater heights. Bryson knows that his position as Kitting Manager is critical to accurately getting products to customers and to meet fulfillment goals, both in quality and quantity of products. Bryson created and expanded the Kitting Manager position to what it does today. Bryson has been innovating warehouse operations and kits manufacturing projects for 60% of the warehouse. Bryson is trained in warehouse management and ensures that projects are properly allocated to the required documents through creating more efficient processes. Bryson is excited to start his new position at Maple Mountain Co-Packers by doing accounting, marketing, and business operations for the company. Bryson holds a Bachelor of Accounting from Utah Valley University and is very excited to start the MBA program at Utah Valley University
Chuk Che is a Stock Plan Services Associate who works with Fidelity Investment. She helps with their International Stock plan team, supporting employees of corporations who received equity compensation. She provides support in both English and Mandarin language to the participants in local and global platform. Chuk believes that it’s important to educate the participants whom she works with so that they could make the best financial decision in regards to their stock plan accounts. She believes in treating people with respect regardless of which countries the participant is calling from or the language abilities they have. She believes in providing the best services to those whom she serves regardless of their level of expertise. Chuk has also supported a local business in reopening a gas station, convenient store and started a fast food restaurant in the store. Chuk was able to help create a winning menu with a house special sauce for the restaurant. She helped gain many trusted customers and returned customers to the store. Chuk is a licensed and registered Series 7 and 63 representative through FINRA and SEC. Chuk holds a Bachelor of Act degree in Political Science from Brigham Young University-Hawaii, and she graduated as an honor student.
Colin Eyre is a Apprentice Electrician who works with superintendents to wire residential and commercial homes/buildings at a high quality. Colin Eyre knows that high quality electrical work is important so that Utah can maintain a steady population growth. Colin Eyre has worked on multiple parade of homes and full residential neighborhoods, while at these job sites he has also managed some of the Electricians working. Colin Eyre is certified to wire homes according to Utah State Electrical code. Colin Eyre holds a business degree in business management from Utah Valley University.
Devyn Cretz is a graduate assistant who works with the Utah Valley University softball team. She completed her undergraduate degree in 2020 while being a student-athlete from 2015-2021. Devyn believes that the people she is coaching are the number one priority and puts that into her business perspective as well. She has great leadership qualities, and her #1 priority is building relationships and having loyalty between the client and the company. Devyn knows how important it is to work in groups and through teamwork to have collaborative ideas no matter the company or client. She is fully committed to a productive team environment in a business setting and is very reliable. She knows what it is to be disciplined and shows her ability to work well with anyone. Devyn has landed two internships in the Utah Valley athletic department in two different areas. One with the Utah Valley academic advisors to learn the academic side of the athletes and what entails. The other internship she did was with the assistant athletic director where she learned how donations for the athletic department works as well as the marketing inside the athletics where she was able to bring her in her ideas as a female student-athlete herself. Devyn is a retired student-athlete now who played softball where she was able to succeed on the field and the classroom. She has been part of the NFCA All-America scholar athlete. Devyn holds a Bachelor of Science in Communications from Utah Valley University
Easton is a NCAA Student-Athlete on the Men’s Soccer team at UVU who has worked with different personnel and ethnic backgrounds over the course of his time as a Student Athlete. Easton knows that by making connections and forming a trusting relationship with employees it allows them to have accountability on the job. He believes that by being open to learn new things it will lead to opportunities that will not only benefit himself but others around him. Easton has landed a sports internship as a marketing/social media specialist in the past year for a youth soccer organization. He was apart of an inclusion campaign for Utah Youth Soccer, to remind everyone that all are welcome to play the game of soccer. Easton is an alumnus of the University of Portland in Oregon, where he was a part of the Men’s Soccer program from 2017-2020. During his time on the Bluff, Easton was awarded with the Colby Trah Player of the Year in 2019 and Most Improved Player in 2018, both awards voted by his coaches and teammates. Alongside being a part of Portland’s Student Athlete Advisory Committee where he served on the Health and Wellness and Events committees. Easton holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of Portland
Erika Fernandez has worked with Nu Skin Enterprises as a Product Support Specialist providing personalized service and support via phone concerning the health benefits of supplements and the science behind antiaging products. Erika also worked with The Utah Department of Health to help prevent injury and reduce fatalities in Utah by helping the Injury Prevention Program to create memorial booklets, in English and Spanish, with true stories of teens killed in car crashes. Erika believes that doing the extra mile in anything we do, will bring good outcomes in the end. Erika was called for four consecutive years to help with the yearly Memorial Booklet. Erika holds a bachelor's degree in Public Health & Exercise Science , and a minor in Gerontology from Brigham Young University. Additionally, Erika holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Columbia College.
Hiro Morikawa is a sales consultant who works with expats and diplomats to help them relocate to Japan to find their apartments. Hiro believes expats and diplomats need to find home that fit their needs when they relocate from different countries. Hiro has secured over 100 contracts for expats relocating to the greater Tokyo area. Hiro is a awarded top sales consultant for the month for three times in three years. Hiro holds a degree in business administration in area of marketing from Takachiho University.
John Jeffrey Arens is a friend who work with others to be someone that they are able to lean and rely upon. John knows that everyone has their own unique struggles in life and that others need someone that they can lean on for mental, emotional, and overall health support. John has played baseball at UVU during his undergraduate program and won the WAC championship and made it to the NCAA tournament. John is an awarded student that has been awarded: All-WAC Academic honors 2019-2020 & 2020-2021. Dean’s list every quarter during his undergrad. Obtained and kept a 3.8+ GPA. John holds a bachelor’s degree in the field of Psychology from Utah Valley University.
Joseph Leiva is a Project Operations Supervisor who helps frontline and backend sales teams achieve their greatest potential through creating processes backed by audited and analyzed data. Joseph believes that the way to substantial progression begins with businesses and their ability to influence their communities. His mission is to help companies unlock their potential to develop solutions to modern challenges. He passionately believes that through proper accounting we can determine the past, present, and future of any company to aid them in their journey to become a force for good. Joseph’s analytical background grew in his experiences working as a public and later as a corporate tax accountant. This along with Joseph’s extensive experience successfully supporting and developing operations for several teams is why he was requested to manage the project operations business merger. He now manages Project Operations teams in the US, Columbia, and the Philippines. Joseph holds a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy with an emphasis in Internal Audit from Utah Valley University.
Josh is a Graduate Assistant who works with the Woodbury School of Business to conduct research for the UVU SmartLAB. Josh believes that the research that is done now will shape the world tomorrow. Josh has worked in the Sports Marketing Department for Utah Valley Athletics during their banner year which saw unprecedented digital growth and numerous national athletic accomplishments. Josh is currently a student-athlete on the university’s track team competing as a Decathlete. He has been awarded multiple first and second team All-WAC awards for his athletic achievements. Josh holds a bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Utah Valley University.
Joshua Bird, before starting his full time MBA education, was a US Sales Manager for an international dental lab and worked with prospective clients to bring them any designing services that they needed. Prior to that, he was preparing to start as a Revenue Manager in the Leadership development program with Marriott International. However, the global pandemic put a close to that opportunity. Joshua holds a Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA), which he obtained while getting his undergrad. He is also an Eagle Scout, which he obtained in 2014. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management from Utah Valley University, and is very excited to complete the MBA program.
Kalie Phillipy is a General Contractor who works with contractors, businesses and individuals to create unique flooring designs and custom installations. Kalie believes in working hard to make meaningful connections with clients, and providing meticulously high quality results. Kalie has secured leadership roles in each phase of her career, from crew leads to owning two successful businesses. Kalie is a certified Wilderness First Responder, tying in her undergraduate studies and her love for recreating outdoors. Kalie holds an Outdoor Recreation Management Degree with a minor of Biology from Utah Valley University.
Kazna Tarawhiti is a current student-athlete who competes on the UVU women’s volleyball team. She has helped the volleyball program with some of its most successful seasons yet. Kazna Tarawhiti believes that being persistent and consistent are two key components to being successful. Setbacks and failure is inevitable, but through persistence and consistence success will surely follow. Kazna is a current student-athlete and has received various accolades during her time here at UVU: Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Freshman of the Year, Western Athletic Conference Player of the Year, AVCA Pacific South All-Region Honorable mention, AVCA All-American Honorable Mention, UVU Female Athlete of the Year (2x), WAC All-Tournament team and 1st Team All-Conference in each of her three seasons. She also helped the volleyball team win its first ever WAC tournament championship, punching a ticket to their first NCAA tournament appearance. Kazna has two years of eligibility remaining as a student-athlete and will continue to compete alongside the UVU volleyball team. Kazna Tarawhiti hopes to utilize both her MBA and bachelor’s degree in her future endeavors. She aspires to be an advocate for mental health specifically within Polynesian communities and sporting environments
Kristen is a software and web developer. She is also a team captain for Utah Valley University’s Volleyball Program and through her example and dedication, helps her teammates accomplish their goals. When she isn’t in season, Kristen does freelance work for a wide variety of companies and individuals to increase their brand awareness and generate business. Kristen Allread believes in the importance of leadership. After being a team captain for three years and leading her team to a conference championship, she feels ready and excited to lead in a corporate setting. Kristen worked as a web developer for a company that was ranked the 17th fastest growing company in the world by Inc. 5000. After her time there, she continued to do freelance work, as well as developing an all-platform service aggregate app. As a student athlete, Kristen earned Academic-All WAC awards four years in a row, All-WAC first team, and WAC player of the week three times. In addition, she was on the dean’s list during her entire undergraduate program and was awarded Summa Cum Laude honors. Kristen holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Software Engineering from Utah Valley University.
Macy Reamer is a Hospitality Professional who works in Operations and Events Management. She oversees day to day hotel operations and maintains relationships with local corporations in need of event space or room accommodations. Macy believes hard work and a positive environment are keys to creating a unified team which is vital for a successful business. Macy has participated in multiple internships with the Walt Disney Company and has also completed Marriott International’s Voyage Leadership Development Program during which she assisted in opening a Residence Inn by Marriott in the San Francisco Bay Area. Macy holds a bachelor’s degree in Recreation Management from Brigham Young University Idaho.
Oszarian (Rian) Kurniawan has been working with multiple companies and organization, both non-profit and profit oriented. He specializes in Customer Relationship with 10 years of experience. Through his multi-cultural background and skill, he helped companies and organizations achieve their targets effectively and efficiently. Rian believes that life consists of different “projects” that need to be planned accordingly. Since each project is unique, it is critical to master different knowledge and skills. Rian has worked for Polynesian Cultural Center, LDS Charities, FamilySearch, and 4Life Indonesia Trading, helping each one of them to achieve their annual goals in just several months. Rian holds CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) certificate issued by PMI. He is currently working on his Tableau, Salesforce, and Lean Six Sigma certifications. Rian holds a B.S. degree in Business Management along with a minor in Entrepreneurship from Brigham Young University – Hawaii.
McHale Page is a Technical Project Manager who works with his clients and development teams to manage software development projects from inception to completion. McHale believes that collaborating with teams and creating an inclusive environment for all increases both our potential, and our passion for the work that we do. McHale has managed projects for a wide range of clients in varying capacities, with the scopes of those projects varying even more widely. He has worked as an in-house project manager for Verb Technology Company, as a freelance Project Manager / Web Developer for Good Ideas Club LLC and others, and as a contracted project manager for many different companies and individuals while working with AppsTango. McHale is also a full-stack web developer, having earned certifications in multiple languages from both DevMountain and NuCamp coding schools. McHale holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Health from Brigham Young University.
Milika Laulotu is a Senior Associate Sales who works at the Polynesian Cultural Center to develop marketing strategies. Milika can create integrated marketing campaign through effective research on marketing. Milika has worked with BYUH Housing Department, ITS Company, Lords Mobile, Self-reliance and Welfare of LDS and other companies to construct ideas on their latest marketing campaigns. Milika is a trainer for new employees on the marketplace at the Polynesian Culture Center. Milika holds a Bachelor of Accounting in Brigham Young University of Hawaii.
Nichole Hunt is a Content Marketing Specialist and Graphic Designer who works with small businesses and private clients to develop effective marketing assets for commercial and private use, specializing in brand development. Nichole believes great marketing happens when research, creativity, and storytelling are combined to develop a strong brand image that establishes trust and credibility for consumers. Nichole has supported several Utah Valley arts programs by developing marketing campaigns to promote music, dance, and the visual arts for K-12 programs. Additionally, Nichole helps manage a successful online retail business and contributes her time to designing new products and leading daily operation efforts. Nichole is a certified social media guru, digital media specialist, and inbound marketer. She has also received awards from companies like Macy’s and Nordstrom for her visual merchandising designs and leadership skills.Nichole holds a B.S. in Art & Design as well as a B.S. in Business Management with minors in Art History and Marketing, all from Utah Valley University
Samuel Choi is a Scheduling Specialist who works with students and recruiters to find their match in heaven, in the employment side of things of course. Samuel believes that if you focus on the right things, everything else will fall into place. Trying to control the uncontrollable will only drag you down, but if you focus on what you can improve on or be better at, you will not only push yourself forward, but also make others better. Samuel has represented UVU as a Foundation Ambassador 2020-2021. Samuel holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Utah Valley University.
Spencer Corbett is currently a full-time student in the UVU MBA program with an emphasis
in Technology Management. Spencer knows the power of reliable/clean data and its potential
for helping businesses and individuals make the best possible decisions.
Spencer worked at Pinnacle Quality Insight (PQI) for eleven years, with over five
years as VP Ops. PQI is a firm that specializes in helping the Senior Living Industry.
During these eleven years he helped the Senior Living Industry to improve care and
employee experiences through customer feedback and data analytics. He worked with
many health care providers throughout the U.S. as well as the key organizations/Associations
overseeing this industry: State Associations, American Health Care Association (AHCA),
National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL), etc. In his role in PQI, he worked directly
with the AHCA through Dr. Nicholas Castle to implement and spear head a national effort
to come up with a set of five measures for Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living communities.
Spencer oversaw all the PQI CoreQ projects, delivery and success of implementation
of providing this data to Dr. Castle. While at PQI Spencer was the critical player
in Customer Success, Biz Ops, People Ops, and overseeing projects while coordinating
the work, quality and success of over 130 contractors and 20 employees. He is an expert
at Business Operations, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Business Process Improvements,
and Data Analytics. Spencer is most proud of his ability to take struggling systems/policies
and revamp them in a way that not only improved efficiencies, but he also takes pride
in knowing how to work with people and how to get the best out of them while building
trusting relationships. In the final project that he recently rebuilt for PQI, he
improved efficiency by 27%, increased the average pay by $2 per hour, while also reducing
costs and the need to hire as many people right in the middle of the COVID pandemic
and national hiring crisis faced by many companies in 2021.
Spencer completed his bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Business from UVU. During this
time, he was awarded the Deans Scholarship through the Spanish department, was a member
of the Deans list as well as UVU Phi Kappa Phi. Spencer was also successful at being
chosen to work as an intern, during his undergraduate studies, for The Consulate General
of Spain, Los Angeles, CA.
Spencer Nelson is a promoter who works to improve the effectiveness of social media campaigns. Spencer also works for the Army National Guard as a Religious Affairs Specialist and understands the importance of strong relationships and trust within an organization. Spencer has helped design and grow several successful social media pages and advertisements. Spencer has been professionally trained in the use of the Adobe Creative Suite for business applications. Spencer holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications from Utah Valley University.
Taylor B. Holden is a Director of Franchise Development who works with expanding companies to achieve quality lead conversions and maximized marketing potential. Taylor believes the power of storytelling and search engine optimization to be crucial to the health and longevity of a franchise. Taylor is a trained sales executive, customer success manager, and marketing professional—with a background at Clearlink Technologies SYKES, 97th Floor, and Ninthroot Marketing—who has partnered with dozens of clients across many diverse industries. Taylor is an awarded scholar who attained Sum Cum Laude and the Outstanding Marketing Achievement Award in her undergraduate class, with certificates in Airman Leadership School and Hubspot Academy. Taylor holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Utah Valley University.
Matthew Boonmee is a Business Developer who works with technological companies to help them with resource augmentation and software engineering.
Matt knows that proper management and communication between service provider and client is crucial for a successful business model.
Matt has worked at YooFoo, a software engineering company, helping manage and learn about technological management within YooFoo's business model.
Matt is a certified inbound marketer through Hubspot and an honor roll student for having a high GPA at Utah Valley University. Matt has also created a videography business on the side working for high schools, businesses, and special events.
Matt holds a bachelor's of science in Business Management from Utah Valley University.
Kevin Castaneda is a Risk Operation Analyst who works with companies to mitigate risk and fraud trends in order to maximize profitability and optimize user experience for customers. He has a multi-faceted background in Data and Risk Analysis, Business Development, Marketing and Advertising, Graphic Design and Project Management.
Kevin believes that building strong relationship connections with colleagues and customers are vital for a thriving company culture, success, and sustainable growth.
Kevin has worked with a broad range of tech companies varying from small startups to fortune 500 companies in being instrumental to daily operations and meeting.
Kevin holds a bachelor’s of science in Economics from Utah Valley University.
Garrett Casutt is a defense industry professional currently managing over human resources and supply chain within a growing company.
Garrett believes that with persistence and our own self-built assertiveness we can all achieve the success we have always wanted.
Garrett helped build a fast-growing defense company in researching and producing state-of-the-art ballistic technology and procuring better life-saving results for those who serve and protect. This will ultimately be the future of all defensive products.
Garrett holds a bachelor’s degree in business management and minor in human resource management from Utah Valley University.
Devin Christian is an accountant who works with his finance team to ensure that all company accounts are reconciled correctly and that financial statements accurately reflect the company’s performance and financial position according to professional standards.
Devin knows that honest reporting is crucial for a company to achieve long-term success, identify strengths and weaknesses in the organization, and to build trust with shareholders and the community.
Devin has been entrusted by his organization to review their financial statements on a monthly basis and provide summaries of these statements to management and the board of directors. He has gained valuable experience in identifying variances and irregularities in the financial statements and providing context to these findings to management. He also oversees the organization’s cost allocation process to ensure that expenses are accurately divided between departments.
Devin is proficient with Oracle ERP accounting software. He also loves hiking/backpacking, skiing, and landscape photography.
Devin holds a bachelor’s of science in Accounting from Brigham Young University-Idaho.
Austin Clark is the CFO at Nozzle Tech USA/DBA Fast Fill Systems, and works with two other senior managers to direct and manage the company.
Austin believes that practicing and promoting critical thinking, hard work, and honesty are vital to creating a work culture where employees and productivity can thrive.
Austin has worked in the mining and energy sector since 2011. At his current company, he has developed most of the internal reporting processes, spanning five departments. He has developed long-term financial plans and has played the key role in positioning the company to where it is today.
Austin holds a bachelor’s of science in Education from Utah Valley University.
Remington Fuller is a Product Support Engineer who works with Product Development and Customer Support to help align and address issues with the product suite. He is responsible for identifying defects and enhancements for the product suite. He handles communication between Customer Support and Product Development to ensure proper alignment of the departments.
Remington knows that by working as a team to better the customer experience and the company, everyone wins. He believes that companies who are strong within and stronger in the market.
Remington has worked at DealerSocket for over five years and has been promoted to five roles since starting there. He has created several documents on procedures and trainings that have benefited customers and employees. He has gained a reputable knowledge in the Sales, Operations, and Research and Development functions of the company that others rely on.
Remington is a certified in Scrum Fundamentals, Minitab, Lean Management, and Content Marketing. He has also received several trainings regarding project management and digital marketing. He has received awards for customer service and productivity.
Remington holds a bachelor’s of science in Marketing from Utah Valley University.
Alejandro Garcia Lozano is an Accounting Controller who works with Vanderhall Motor Works to accomplish the company’s mission to deliver exclusivity, excitement, and enjoyment through refined engineering and bespoke adornment.
Alejandro believes in methods such as forward‐looking measurements that can lead to long‐term value maximization and growth of the intrinsic value of the company.
Alejandro has worked at some international firms including KPMG (one of the big four accounting firms), for HSBC bank, and for Schlumberger (one of the largest oil companies). He enjoys enhancing the financial performance of privately-owned companies by bringing accurate, timely and reliable financial reporting, budgets, forecasts, financial statements analysis, close procedures, and strategic planning to executives.
Alejandro is lean six sigma certified, ESL certified, and tax and accounting software certified.
Alejandro holds a bachelor’s degree in Accountancy from Utah Valley University and bachelor’s degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Tec Milenio in Mexico.
Victoria Glaves is currently a financial professional who works for Fidelity Investments.
Victoria believes that working hard and creating cohesive teams is the way to success.
Victoria has supported and participated in teams across oceans, in diverse cultures, in English and Spanish. She has over a decade of customer service experience, ranging from food trucks to 4-Star Resorts.
Victoria holds a bachelor's degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Brigham Young University-Hawaii.
Raul Gonzalez is a Digital Product Manager who works with technology and marketing teams to help train, maintain, and roll out new digital tools.
Raul believes that digital tools in all settings are important. These tools can help employees, consumers, students, etc. manage their own day-to-day work.
Raul has a managed to continue his education while working full time and being a full-time husband and father.
Raul holds a bachelor’s degree in Digital Marketing and a minor in Business Management from Utah Valley University.
Samantha Hertel is a Customer Technical Services Analyst who works with companies to help them manage their cybersecurity risk.
Samantha believes this is impactful work as cybersecurity will continue to become more important to companies as technology advances.
Samantha has worked at RiskRecon for two years, a company that was recently acquired by MasterCard.
Samantha has a published thesis titled Abusive Supervision in the Workplace: An Examination of Current Research and a Proposal for Preventive Measures.
Samantha holds a bachelor’s degree in Management & Leadership, Human Resource Management, and Psychology from Portland State University.
Jackson Hill is a SMB Customer Success Manager who works with Podium to help mitigate churn and expand current accounts.
Jackson believes technologies are rapidly changing the way in which businesses interact with consumers.
Jackson has saved over $200,000 for different employers through strategic sourcing and partnerships. He has sourced, nurtured, and negotiated business deals with companies in Brazil, Samoa, Hawaii, Singapore, India, and China.
Jackson is a trained salesman, customer success manager, and supply chain professional.
Jackson Hill holds a bachelor’s of science in Interdisciplinary Studies of Business Management and Communication from Brigham Young University-Idaho.
Matthew Illario is an Auditor for the Utah State Tax Commission specializing in Sales Tax Compliance.
Matt believes that by confirming business have collected and remitted appropriate amounts of sales tax to the Tax Commission, various government functions and resources can continue to provide to those most in need.
There are over 84,000 sales tax accounts registered with the State of Utah. Without auditors to encourage compliance, taxpayers may take advantage of taxes collected on behalf of their customers. Matt works with many owners and high level executives to review their tax reporting systems. When necessary he delivers bad news and suggests changes to their state and local tax reporting methods. Matt also informs taxpayers on statutes that businesses may not be aware of and enjoys working with the many faces of Utah’s economy. In his career at the Tax Commission, Matt has brought in over $1.4 million dollars of unreported sales tax.
Matthew holds two bachelor’s degrees in Accounting and Economics from Utah State University.
Landon Jones is a Product Marketing Manager at dōTERRA International who works with several foreign markets to develop and execute a unified product launch and promotion strategy.
Landon believes that effective communication is the key to achieving success.
Landon has benefited greatly from the support and mentorship of several outstanding leaders throughout his undergraduate experience and professional career.
Landon holds a bachelor’s of arts degree in Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations from Brigham Young University.
Andrew Keeley is an analytical leader who works with teams with the drive to improve to help them reach optimal levels of success.
Andrew knows that people want to be their best and can achieve success with personalized leadership.
Andrew has worked at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a QA engineer and team leader.
Andrew has completed 56 LinkedIn Learning courses in data analytics, business, management, and computer science and is always striving to learn new skills.
Andrew holds a bachelor’s of science degree in Information Systems from Brigham Young University.
Nick Lortsher is an eCommerce consultant who works with online companies to improve their post-purchase customer experience.
Nick knows that trust is key when building long-term relationships and constantly goes the extra mile to build that trust.
Nick has secured deals with dozens of eCommerce leaders and is on pace to bring in over $1.2 million in annual revenue for his workplace this year.
Nick has received all messaging certifications through his workplace and is heavily endorsed in sales management.
Nick holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Utah Valley University.
Griffin McGinn is a Capacity Planning Industrial Engineer at Micron who works with their global capital, finance, and scenario departments to prepare for forecasted semiconductor demand and ensure profitability of various manufacturing sites.
Griffin understands that the memory Micron manufactures contributes directly to quality of life and general well-being and enjoyment of people across the world.
Griffin has worked in various roles in the semiconductor industry from managing the manufacturing and maintenance of semiconductor equipment to planning capacity and profitability for entire manufacturing sites. Through his various roles, Griffin has garnered the trust of senior managers and directors across manufacturing, finance, procurement, and industrial engineering teams.
Griffin is experienced in SPC, Root Cause Analysis, SQL, advanced mechanical systems, and fluent in Spanish.
Griffin holds a bachelor’s of science in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University.
Kareena McKeown is an IT consultant who currently works as the Event Program Manager for the Tech for Social Impact team at Microsoft. Tech for Social Impact is part of Microsoft Philanthropies and specifically works within the nonprofit/IGO sector.
After spending many years in the IT sector, owning her own IT services business within four countries, Kareena decided to change focus and move into the nonprofit sector. Kareena knows the importance of being socially involved and utilizing her skill set to the benefit of others.
Kareena is particularly interested in the equality and education of women.
Kareena holds a bachelor’s of science in Business Management with an emphasis in Finance from Brigham Young University-Idaho. Kareena is also a licensed private investigator in the state of Washington and recently completed a certificate at the University of Washington focusing on Nonprofit Management.
Thomas Merrell is a Production Manager for a local chocolate factory who leads a team of individuals to process orders for global retailers such as Williams-Sonoma, Ross, TJ Maxx, and many more.
Thomas believes that the culture of a company should be shown by example from those who are in management positions. Creating an efficient organization is a company-wide effort that involves efficient teams and individuals working together.
Thomas has led large teams of individuals in successfully fulfilling orders that combined, total more than $8 million dollars. He's also directed company-wide efforts to ensure that all Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP's) regulations are enforced as mandated by the FDA.
Thomas holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Utah Valley University.
Milton Muhlestein is an MSR who works with Baxter Credit Union to assist them in their Draper Utah service center.
Milton believes that building relationships and providing outstanding customer service will help BCU capture more business and maintain the excellent company culture BCU has worked hard to build.
Milton has assisted BCU in building a great relationship with Edwards Lifesciences by providing their employees with financial resources and personalized banking experience.
Milton is a certified credit counselor through CUNA Mutual.
Milton holds a bachelor’s of science in Business Administration from Utah Valley University.
Sharlene Nauta is a Business Development Representative who works with public sector organizations to automate and consolidate their information technology tasks. She believes in being a strategic partner by using industry-leading software solutions to solve common business problems.
Sharlene has worked at Ivanti and has consistently led the business development team in sales opportunities created and pipeline generated, often hitting over two-hundred percent of her quota. She is also fluent in Spanish and Italian.
Sharlene holds a bachelor’s of arts in Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations and a minor in Business Administration from Brigham Young University.
Deven Norried is a Senior Business Analyst who works with the United Healthcare Dental technology portfolio team to help identify opportunities for automation and optimization across several technology platforms.
Deven knows that opportunity for improvement and optimization is always possible in an organization.
Deven has delivered $800,000 in annual cost-savings through the implementation of a technology supported business rule initiative. This initiative created new functionality and system controls, impacting 600 full time employees, and was delivered underbudget.
Deven has certificate in Operations Management and is bronze certified in Lean Management.
Deven holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Utah Valley University.
Bryce Pogue is a senior technical support engineer for Dell Technologies Draper Utah Center of Excellence.
Bryce knows that by giving outstanding customer service he can contribute in enhancing the satisfaction of the customer base and inspiring confidence in the Dell software brand.
Bryce has earned several shout out awards at work for outstanding customer service and for resolving critical customer service challenges during his time at Dell.
Bryce holds a certification in Ethical Certified Hacker.
Bryce holds a Master’s degree in Information Assurance from Northeastern University.
Mason Rich is a Software QA Engineer in the financial technology industry who works directly with software engineers, product owners and business in order to ensure payments are processed correctly and software features meet customer and quality expectations. Mason specializes in the creation of both manual and automated test cases for software releases.
Mason enjoys exploring and developing with new technologies by creating websites, desktop applications, mobile applications and implementing/designing the algorithms that power the software. Mason believes that software development offers challenge and endless creativity for the mind.
Mason has seen the need for effective communication skills in the ever-expanding technology industry. Mason knows that an MBA will help to bridge the communication gap between the business and tech worlds in order to become a successful leader.
Mason holds a bachelor’s of science in Computer Science with a minor in Spanish and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Weber State University.
Philip Rosell is a Manager who works to help mentally-handicapped individuals discover their potential and improve their way of life.
Phil knows how to teach behavior skills that are meaningful and will last.
Phil has played a major part in changing negative behaviors to improve family relationships and individual’s lives.
Phil is certified as a Registered Behavior Technician and was a Police Officer in the State of Texas.
Phil holds a bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science from Utah Valley University.
Spencer Rosengren is a QA Analyst/Jr. Engineer who works with an international quality assurance team to investigate issues and find solutions to a myriad of challenges.
Spencer knows unity makes or breaks an organization and that meekness plays a powerful roll in achievement.
Spencer assisted in managing a food quality assurance lab that provided out of house testing for multiple manufacturing facilities for an international humanitarian organization. He has also worked to build interdepartmental relations and supported the receipt of TGA certification for a manufacturing facility of a company with gross annual sales of over $2 billion.
Spencer is trained as a PCQI, has experience in the Food Industry, is familiar with FDA regulations within Title 21 of the CFR, and has a working knowledge of ALCOA-Plus principles.
Spencer holds a bachelor’s of science in Food Science and a minor in Chemistry from Brigham Young University.
Taylour Shaw is a project administrator who helps oversee subcontractors, engineers, and linemen for Big-D Construction. Taylour loves working with a team that can takes plans and raw materials and turn them into buildings that will not only bring together communities but strengthen the local economy and its members. After growing up on construction sites, Taylour knows the importance of not cutting corners and putting in the additional work to see a job well done.
Taylour is currently working with the joint venture of Holder Big-D to maintain quality control on the Salt Lake City International Airport Project.
Taylour holds a bachelor’s of science in Technology Management from Utah Valley University.
Hillary Slaughter is a Program Coordinator who collaborates with designers and writers to produce insightful online content. Hillary believes that effective communication is key to growth both inside and outside of an organization. Hillary has developed an educational program from scratch, updated and managed a scientific product blog with more than 300 articles, and overseen social media content for a page with over 145,000 followers.
Hillary is an active member of her community, participating in a variety of service opportunities including promoting literacy at nearby schools through a national program and tying blankets for the oncology unit of a local children’s hospital.
Hillary holds a bachelor’s of arts degree in English with a minor in Communications from Brigham Young University.
Michael Thurman is an Associate Program Manager who works with Legrand, North America to plan, execute, and deliver software projects of various types and complexities to key markets and customers.
Michael believes that any project can find success and deliver on its goals by working with the right people, the right process, and the right planning.
Michael has supported the development and implementation of redesigned product development processes that have helped to plan projects more accurately and deliver them in their target delivery windows.
Michael is a certified JavaScript Web Developer (DevMountain), Superior Business Spanish Speaker (Camara de Comercio e Industria de Madrid), and Microsoft Excel 2016 Expert (Microsoft Office Specialist).
Michael holds a bachelor’s of science in Business Management, with an emphasis in International Business, from Utah Valley University. He also received the Global/Intercultural Distinction.
Trevor Whited is a Lubricant Sales Representative who works with Sinclair Oil Corporation. He markets their branded lubricants across the entire country through distributor networks to keep our cars, trucks and machinery running efficiently and effectively.
Trevor believes in working hard and doing business in an honest and ethical way. That is something that we strive for at Sinclair. We provide products that keep our lives moving and we do it honestly and ethically.
Trevor has landed two promotions since starting with Sinclair three years ago and helped the lubricants division in 2019 have their best year ever in sales and profit.
Trevor is certified in Business Spanish by the Camara of Madrid & University of Alcala in Spain.
Trevor holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management with an emphasis in International Business from Utah Valley University.
Jonah White is an Account Manager at FreshLime helping to maintain and refine relationships with current partners. Jonah has worked in multiple roles within FreshLime including leading a Content Marketing team.
Jonah believes in bringing a positive attitude to every situation, providing contagious optimism. He believes in everyone he works with and has a passion for helping small businesses grow and stay connected with their customers. Jonah understands the importance of an online presence (especially for small businesses) and loves configuring individual strategy to sustain these connection points. Jonah has worked with everyone between a local business to companies with 50+ locations.
Jonah holds a bachelor’s of science in Digital Marketing from UVU.
Jasmine Poulson is a Lending Assistant who works with Vice Presidents, Loan Officers, Chief Lending Officers, and Branch Managers to best assist the local community with their commercial lending needs.
Jasmine believes customer service, drive, dedication, and grit make all the difference in a work environment. Having an impact on the community has allowed her to appreciate small business banking.
Jasmine worked in Operations at Northwest Federal Credit Union in the Washington, DC area. Throughout this experience, she worked under the Senior Vice President of Operations. This experience sparked her drive to pursue operations in the financial industry as a career.
Jasmine holds a bachelor’s of arts in Business Management with a minor in Psychology from Radford University.
