​💼 Business & Professional Experience

• Owned and operated multiple businesses for 25 cumulative years—retiring at 40 thanks to strong budgeting, efficient staffing, and strategic growth

• Over 32 years of event management experience in:

  • Municipal public events

  • Military and televised events

  • National conferences and corporate gatherings

  • Fundraising, reunions, and civic celebrations​

🎉 Bluffdale Event Leadership & Community Impact

• Spearheaded Old West Days, growing it from a 1.5-day celebration to a 6-day community tradition

• Coordinated Bluffdale events full-time for 8.5 years as a volunteer, and nearly 4 years as a city employee

• Oversaw the design and creation of themed facades, and permanent park features

• Created beloved community traditions:

  • Spook Alley

  • Santa and the Lights (12 years)

  • “ELVIN” the Elf school visits

  • COVID-safe celebrations and tri-city fireworks

  • Monster truck shows, rodeos, and major concerts

• Partnered with Camp Williams and 4 cities for the Camp Williams 100-Year Celebration

📈 A Track Record of Fiscal Strength

• Managed 3 city event budgets for 12+ years, building strong reserves for future growth

• Delivered $1.55 million in volunteer service value through community engagement

• Raised over $100,000 in grants and donations in 2022 alone

• Secured over $400,000+ in in-kind contributions, including:

  • A $100,000 bronze Porter Rockwell statue

  • Labor and materials for three permanent structures in Bluffdale’s main park

🏛 Civic & Planning Involvement

• Bluffdale Planning Commission member (2010–2019)

• Knowledge of Bluffdale land use, zoning, and public input processes

• Lifelong volunteer in church and community programs

• Strong relationships with local organizations, sponsors, vendors, and residents

🏆 Leadership, Awards & Recognition

• National board member (5 years) coordinating conferences for industry professionals

• Secretary, Association of City Event Coordinators (ACE Co)

• Host, ACE Co Annual Entertainment Showcase (multiple years)

• State board member, Utah Association of Fairs and Events

• Recurring presenter, Utah Recreation and Parks Association (URPA)

• URPA Outstanding Special Event Award recipient

• Certified Parks & Recreation Professional (CPRP)

• Graduate of “007” URPA Leadership Academy

• Knight of Heroes Award, Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce (2011)

A Vision Rooted in People, Backed by Fiscal Wisdom

Strong leadership starts with respect—for the people, for their hard work, and for the resources they entrust to their city. Bluffdale needs a leader who brings experience, accountability, and a commitment to putting residents first.

I believe in transparent governance, smart budgeting, and decisions shaped by those who live with the results. Every dollar should work harder, every resident should feel heard, and every part of our city should be valued.

Fiscal strength isn’t just about saving—it’s about putting every dollar to work to build a city that’s secure, connected, and thriving for years to come.

From growing community traditions to ensuring services that truly serve, I bring a record of practical leadership grounded in real results—not rhetoric. Bluffdale deserves a future shaped by the voices of its people, grounded in integrity and driven by innovation.