Governance

Meagan Booth is a Principal Planner for Salt Lake City. Her previous employment experience includes Farmington City and the City of Holladay, and she enjoys working in the public sector. She interned in Taylorsville City, where she grew up, focusing on neighborhood renovation. In 2015, she graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning. Community participation, urban design, urban ecology, grants, tactical urbanism, open space, trails, recreation, rural communities, and active transportation are some of her interests. As an APA Ambassador, she donates her time, skills, and talents to raise public awareness of planning and promote the profession to students in grades K–12. In 2021, she served as an APA Chapter Delegate, cooperating on zoning reform with planners and lawmakers, and she also participates in the APA Women’s Mentorship Program.

Wilf Sommerkorn retired as the Director of Regional Planning and Transportation for Salt Lake County in 2019, where he served from 2014. Prior to that, he was Salt Lake City Planning Director from 2008 to 2014, and Director of the Davis County Community & Economic Development Department for 14 years. He was a planner in various positions with that Department from 1981. Wilf has also served as the Community Development Director for Centerville City, and as an adjunct professor of urban planning at the University of Utah, where he taught a class in The Politics of Planning, something every planner should know! Wilf has served as Legislative Chair for the Utah Chapter of the American Planning Association since 1990, where he has had a role in writing the state codes regarding land use. He was President of the APA Utah Chapter from 1986 to 1988. Wilf holds a BS in Physical Geography and Geology from the University of Utah, and an MS in Urban Planning from the University of Tennessee. Wilf now works with the non-profit Utah Land Use Institute as Deputy Executive Director, and also does planning consulting work through his firm, Sommerkorn Consulting. He is currently serving on the Kaysville City Planning Commission.

David Rodgers is thrilled to be joining the board of APA Utah as the interim Secretary. David has a degree in Criminal Justice and an MPA from Southern Utah University and has entered the planning profession with interests in public safety and placemaking. David has worked for both Sandy City and Saratoga Springs as a land use planner. David also worked for Salt Lake County Planning and Transportation as the Transportation Program Coordinator. In that role, he works with various agencies around the county on projects that include transit, roads, active transportation, and trail networks.

Bruce is principal of Planning and Development Services, LLC, Salt Lake City providing various planning services to public and private sector clients located throughout Utah and the West. He is also an instructor of planning courses at the University of Utah, including Small Town and Resort Community Planning. Bruce advises state and local officials on statutory laws affecting planning and development matters and serves as a special projects manager for community (municipalities and counties) general plans and plan implementation. He also provides litigation support and expert witness testimony for public and private sector clients. Bruce serves Utah Chapter – APA as the Chapter’s Professional Development and Ethics Officer.

Chris Hupp, ENV SP, STP

Chris Hupp is a seasoned project manager leading planning, urban design, visualization, and landscape architecture projects in Psomas’ Salt Lake City office. While at Psomas he has had the opportunity to plan/design over 260,000 acres of land across the Western United States. He is currently affiliated with the Urban Land Institute, Economic Development Corporation of Utah, Utah Alliance, American Society of Landscape Architecture, Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure, and the Sustainable Transportation Council. He received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah in Urban Ecology, and a master’s degree from the University of Washington in Sustainable Transportation and Livable Communities. Before planning Chris spent nearly a decade and a half in marketing and public engagement. He enjoys hiking, biking, camping, golf, board games, and spending time with his family.

Tippe Morlan currently works as the Senior/Long Range Planner for the City of Saratoga Springs. She volunteers as the APA Utah Chapter President and the Director of Membership for APA Asian & Pacific Islander Interest Group. With a background in community development, sociology, and resort town planning, she is passionate about the crossover between tourism and planning. She received a BS in Public Policy, Management, and Planning from the University of Southern California, a MS in Sociology from Brigham Young University, and a specialized MBA in Tourism Administration (MTA) from George Washington University. She has worked for Park City, Lehi City, and Eagle Mountain City in the past. When Tippe  is not working, she can usually be found exploring cities around the world.

Mike is the Assistant Director of Community Development in Duchesne County. His experience is in the public and private sector, serving areas along the urban-rural fringe in Utah and Virginia. Mike’s planning specialties include land use planning, master plan development, transportation and transit planning, and stakeholder collaboration. He holds a Master of Science in Bioregional Planning and a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from Utah State University. He is a native of Alpine, UT.

Ted Knowlton is the Deputy Director at the Wasatch Front Regional Council (WFRC.org). Ted is an expert at coordinating transportation, land use, and economic development. Prior to joining WFRC, he worked with the non-profit organization Envision Utah as well as in private consulting. His experience includes efforts in Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles and Salt Lake City that have garnered two prestigious Daniel Burnham awards from the American Planning Association. In Utah, he facilitated the development of Wasatch Choice, the region’s official vision for growth and transportation. Ted has a Masters in Urban and Regional Planning from Portland State University, is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Utah, and is a distinguished Alumni of the College of Architecture + Planning at the University of Utah. He is a past president of APAUtah and serves on the City Council for North Salt Lake City.

For inquiries about the APA UT Board or any matters concerning APA UT, feel free to reach out to Nicole via email at admin@apautah.org. She’ll be glad to assist you.

Nicole Masson, a native of Utah, embodies the spirit of versatility and passion in both her professional and personal endeavors. With a steadfast commitment to education, Nicole earned her master’s degree in education, laying the foundation for a fulfilling career as a teacher. Her dedication to nurturing young minds and fostering a love for learning has left an indelible mark on countless students over the years.

Driven by a familial legacy of entrepreneurship, Nicole ventured into the realm of business ownership, successfully managing her own enterprise for several years. This experience not only honed her leadership skills but also instilled in her a profound appreciation for innovation and resilience in the face of challenges.

Outside of her professional pursuits, Nicole is an avid traveler, seizing every opportunity to explore new destinations and immerse herself in diverse cultures. Despite her bustling schedule, she gracefully juggles the responsibilities of parenthood, cherishing her role as a devoted mother to two children.

Nicole’s journey led her to APA UT, where she has thrived over the past two years, contributing her expertise and enthusiasm to the planning field. Embracing the intricacies of the organization, she plays a pivotal role in steering it towards its objectives, all while expanding her knowledge and understanding of urban planning.

With a multifaceted background and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Nicole Masson continues to make a meaningful impact in education, entrepreneurship, and community development, embodying the ethos of lifelong learning and growth.