Kathy Tolleson is the district manager for the Associated General Contractors of Utah (AGC), based in St. George. She has worked in associations for the construction industry since 2004. Kathy enjoys being able to give back to the community personally and professionally. Currently, she serves on the board of directors for Leadership Dixie, Neighborhood Connection, […]
While at Park City, Alex has been the Project Manager for PC Forward: Long Range Transportation Plan, the Short-Range Transit Plan, and the Park City Bike & Pedestrian Plan. He is currently working with Summit County on a regional park and ride strategy for the Wasatch Back. Alex has worked on parking projects as a […]
Natalie Randall is the managing director of the Utah Office of Tourism and Film in the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity. She leads Utah’s international and domestic strategy in building a perpetual visitor economy. Randall has served on the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services Commission, Utah Board of Tourism Development, Rural Opportunity Advisory Committee, […]
Hailey Kirlin is an environmental scientist in the river basin planning section at the Utah Division of Water Resources. She works primarily with communities integrating water resource topics into their general plans. Hailey graduated from Whitman College in Washington State with a bachelor’s degree in geology. She holds a master’s degree in environmental policy and […]
Michael joined the Division of Drinking Water as a DWSRF project manager in October 2006 and became the section manager in October 2011. As the infrastructure funding section manager, he oversees the financial assistance programs offered by the division. Michael earned degrees in chemical engineering and business administration from the University of Utah and is […]
Jay Olsen is a program manager with the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food in the conservation division. He has worked with the conservation division for the past 10 years. Before coming to the department, he was operating the family farm. He has served on multiple boards and committees at the local, state, and federal […]
Nate Wiberg is a senior planner at the Five County Association of Governments, where he has served southwest Utah for more than eight years. Nate is skilled at developing long-term strategies and has a passion for helping communities accomplish their goals. He has developed long-range plans such as Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies, a regional hazard […]
Sophie is a Professional Planner with experience in both the public and private sectors. Sophie began her profession as a planner in Springdale Utah before attending graduate school at the University of Utah. After graduating with a Masters in City and Metropolitan and Planning, and a focus in Small and Resort Town Planning, she began […]
Candace Schaible is a water conservation coordinator with the Utah Division of Water Resources (DWRe). Candace works with cities as they adopt water-efficient landscape ordinances that qualify for participation in the state’s landscape incentive program. She also develops resources and tools to assist homeowners through the process. She has a background in horticulture, landscape design, […]
Mindy Benson was appointed as the 17th President of Southern Utah University in July 2022. As president, she prioritizes faculty, staff, and students by focusing on being people-centric, purpose-driven, and place-empowered. President Benson has advanced through a variety of positions during her career at SUU including director of Student Life and Vice President for Alumni […]
Chelsea Benjamin is a Policy Advisor at Western Resource Advocates. In her role, she focuses on research and technical assistance efforts that support municipal water conservation and land use and water planning integration efforts in Colorado and Utah. Chelsea is part of the team that has brought the Growing Water Smart workshops and technical assistance […]
Danya Rumore, Ph.D., is the Director of the Wallace Stegner Center Environmental Dispute Resolution (EDR) Program, a Research Professor in the S.J. Quinney College of Law, and a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of City and Metropolitan Planning at the University of Utah. She is also the Founder and a Co-Director of the Gateway […]
