Trust System October – December 2022
Message from the Director
Hello!I wanted to introduce myself as the new director of the Trust Lands Advocacy Office. I am so very honored for the opportunity to serve in this capacity and look forward to serving and working with you as one of the Trust's 12 beneficiaries.
As you may know, this office's responsibilities essentially include ensuring Utah's 12 trust lands beneficiaries are being served to the greatest extent possible by working with the Trust Lands Administration and School and Institutional Trust Fund Office (SITFO). As director, I'm also charged with being a strong and reputable advocate for the trust system, including directing legislative affairs and public outreach.
A little background on myself. I'm proud to have an extensive background with Utah's Trust System. I had the privilege of serving at SITLA for 18 years, most recently as its deputy director, as well as the director over surface management during my tenure there. I also served as Vice President of Public Policy and state lobbyist for the Utah Farm Bureau from 1997 to 2001. From 1990 to 1997 I served as a policy analyst for the Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, staffing several high-profile committees as well as the legislative task force that formulated recommendations that ultimately led to the creation of SITLA in 1994. I'm coming back into the trust system after retiring from SITLA in 2020. My respect and enthusiasm for the Trust's great legacy and relevance is stronger than ever. My wife, Pam and I live in Kaysville, and are the proud parents of five children and eight grandchildren. I look forward to meeting and getting to know you in the near future.
Trust Land Updates Oct - Dec
ADVOCACY OFFICE