Leadership

The foundation is led by energetic problem-solvers who are committed to creating positive social change. Our team reflects the full character, history, and future of our state.

Our Board of Trustees is Chaired by Greg Warnock, the Managing Director of Mercato Partners, a venture capital fund. R. Scott McQuarrie (President of BTS Investments in Orem) and Jeramy Lund (CEO of, Cairn, Inc in Park City) serve as founding members.  John Barabino, an environmental consultant;  Patrick deFreitas, former President of the Laird Norton Family Foundation; Stephanie Harpst  who recently retired as Vice President of Community Relations for Wells Fargo; Kimberley Jones, the founder and CEO of the firm Verite; and Dr. Hunter Jackson, a scientist  and entrepreneur bring their expertise to our work.

The Investment Committee, which sets policy for the foundation's assets, is chaired by Sterling Jenson (director of Wells Capital Management) with guidance from Dr. Elizabeth Tashjian (University of Utah finance professor) and Kent Misener (Chief Investment Officer with Deseret Mutual Benefit Association).

Leland McCullough of Callister, Nebeker & McCullough chairs our Professional Advisors Committee, which benefits from  the input of  leading wealth management, estate planning and tax professionals.

Fraser Nelson serves as our Executive Director.