Jeremy Maxand is the Executive Director of the Living Independence Network Corporation and board member with the Idaho Access Project. Originally from Southeast Alaska and a wheelchair user since 1989, Jeremy moved to Boise in the early nineties where he earned undergraduate degrees in Criminal Justice Administration and Sociology, and a graduate degree is Applied […]
Jason Wheeler is Executive Director of ASSIST Inc Community Design Center in Salt Lake City. Founded in 1969, ASSIST strengthens neighborhoods and communities by advocating for and designing spaces with public benefit, by improving accessibility for persons with disabilities, and by maintaining safe and affordable housing for low-income households.Prior to joining ASSIST, Jason worked at […]
With over 12 years of experience as the lead planner for two Idaho cities and 13 years as a planning consultant throughout the west, Hilary Patterson brings a blend of optimism and realism to the profession. Hilary has led the City of Coeur d’Alene’s planning efforts since November 2014 with a focus on placemaking, economic […]
Kaitlin Myers is the Executive Director of the Moab Area Community Land Trust (MACLT) and manages the development of MACLT’s first project, a 300-unit affordable housing subdivision called Arroyo Crossing. Her passion for the organization stemmed from four years of volunteer service on the MACLT board from 2017-2021. Kaitlin previously served as the Senior Project […]
Charles Allen is a Transportation Engineer at Parametrix where he has worked for the past 15 years. While at Parametrix, Charles has been involved in numerous traffic studies, corridor studies, safety studies, and environmental documents. His work often involves a combination of traffic, pedestrian and bicycle, safety, access management, corridor planning, transit, and land use […]
Monte Stewart currently works as the Parks and Cemetery Division Manager which also includes oversite and maintenance of Ogden’s network of trails and is the city’s liaison for the Ogden Trails Network Committee. Monte is in his 17th year with the city, where he spent his first ten years as the Urban Forester. He graduated […]
Christina Oliver is the director of the housing and community development division of the Department of Workforce Services, overseeing dozens of federal and state programs, including the Olene Walker housing loan fund and the permanent community impact fund. Previously, Oliver served as the community development director for Draper City, in addition to former roles she […]
Bill Wright is a former Lieutenant police officer and the current mayor of Payson City. Wright was born and raised in Payson. Mayor Bill Wright strives to keep a rural feel in his fast-growing city.
Keith Heaton is the executive director of the Seven County Infrastructure Coalition. Prior to his appointment in 2022, Keith was the community development director at the Utah Department of Workforce Services, having worked 26 years for the state. Before this, he spent six years in property management and is a graduate of the University of […]
Rikki Hrenko-Browning is the president of the Utah Petroleum Association (UPA). UPA is a trade and advocacy organization representing the upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas interests in the state. Prior to leading UPA, Rikki lived in Estonia and came to Utah as the CEO of Enefit American Oil, the Estonian company’s oil shale […]
Gregory Todd serves as the director of the Utah Office of Energy Development. His role is to provide leadership in making sure Utahns have secure, affordable, and sustainable sources of energy, and to provide advice to the governor and his cabinet. Prior to his appointment in 2022, Director Todd served for eight years on the […]
Jeff Peterson grew up in Richfield, Utah and earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah, followed by a law degree from Brigham Young University. Jeff has worked in various political positions, including as the executive director of the Utah Republican Party and executive director of the Utah Rural Electric Cooperative Association. Jeff serves […]
