United Way Welcomes New Board Members for 2015-2016 and Announces Executive Committee
Salt Lake City – United Way of Salt Lake today welcomed five new members to its Board of Directors, now comprised of 47 leaders. The organization also confirmed new members of the Board’s Executive Committee for the 2015-2016 fiscal year. United Way of Salt Lake’s Board members are prominent corporate and community leaders who volunteer their time to further the missions and goals of the organization.
United Way of Salt Lake’s Board of Directors guarantees legal, fiduciary, and fiscal accountability. The Board also ensures the organization functions by its own bylaws and policies and within state and federal law. As community leaders, board members use their personal and professional influence to accomplish United Way of Salt Lake’s mission to improve lives and build strong communities by uniting individuals and organizations with the will, passion, expertise and resources needed to solve problems.
“We’re excited to welcome these dynamic community leaders to our Board of Directors,” said Bill Crim, CEO of United Way of Salt Lake. “Their passion and expert guidance will ensure United Way of Salt Lake has a tremendous and lasting impact in the community by creating an environment where everyone can learn, grow and thrive.”
The following Board members begin their terms on July 1, 2015 and will serve three years:
· Kirk Aubry, President and CEO | Savage
· Alex Guzman, Vice President, Strategic Planning | La Galeria
· Jane Marquardt, Vice Chair | Management Training Corp.
· Tanya Vea, Vice President and General Manager | KSL
· Senator Todd Weiler, Senator | Utah State Legislature
New Board members were nominated for their leadership positions in business, government, or community organizations, their dedication to United Way of Salt Lake’s mission, goals and objectives, and their expertise and experience. Selected by a Nominating Committee of current Board members, the new members are eligible to serve up to two three-year terms.
The Board has also voted in its 2015-2016 Executive Committee members, who include:
· Chair of the Board – Scott Ulbrich | Robert W. Baird
· Vice Chair/Nominating Committee Chair – Craig Zollinger | JP Morgan Chase Bank Utah
· Past Chair – Mona Burton | Holland & Hart
· Administration/Finance Committee Chair – Kevin Potts | Union Pacific Railroad Employees Health Systems
· Audit Committee Chair – Jeff Larsen | Rocky Mountain Power
· Changing the Odds/Founding Council Co-Chairs – Kem Gardner | Gardner Company, and Kathie Miller | Mark & Kathie Miller Foundation
· Collective Impact Council Chair – John Milliken | Milcom
· Corporate Secretary –LeeAnne Linderman | Zions Bancorporation
· Davis County Liaison – Sean Slatter | Logistic Specialties
· Governance/Ethics Committee Chair – Paula Green Johnson | Community Advocate
· Investment Committee Chair – Jake Boyer | The Boyer Company
· Marketing and Public Policy Committee Chair – Tom Love | Love Communications
· Promise Partnership Regional Council Chair – Mark Bouchard | CB Richard Ellis
· Resource Development Co-Chairs – David Golden | Wells Fargo and Jay Francis | Larry H. Miller Group of Companies
· 2-1-1 Steering Council Chair – Craig Wagstaff | Questar
· President and CEO – Bill Crim | United Way of Salt Lake
United Way of Salt Lake is working to advance the education, income, and health of our neighborhoods and communities to ensure that every child succeeds, every step of the way, from cradle to career. We invite everyone to be a part of the change. You can give, you can advocate, and you can volunteer. That’s what it means to LIVE UNITED. Join the conversation by visiting our blog at uwslhub.org, or find out more at uw.org.
