“The Village board is comprised of passionate leaders from the community who are committed to helping further our mission and values. Village board members can take on many roles and functions based on professional expertise, or a desire to make a broader impact in an area of personal importance.”
BOARD SERVICE
Role of Village Board Members
- Consistently attend quarterly meetings
- Oversight and governance, including budget approval, strategic planning, and audit assistance
- Two-year terms with option for renewal
- Ability to donate, or obtain donation from company or foundation, of minimum $2,500 annually
- Understand, support, and publicly advocate for the organization
- Make referrals and introductions to individuals, companies, and foundations capable of providing financial support to the Village
The mission of the Utah Youth Village is to “heal and elevate the lives of the populations we serve.” Our founder, Lila Bjorklund, believed if we helped on child, we’d help generations to come.
Utah Youth Village is comprised of four divisions and is one of Utah’s largest and most respected nonprofits. The Village provides support services to youth and families facing challenging life circumstances using evidence based solutions to positively influence healthy behaviors.
Our dedicated and well-trained staff provides services to thousands of youth and families each year via our Treatment Foster Care homes; in-home therapeutic services in every county in Utah in our Families First program, two residential therapy campuses at Alpine Academy; mentoring program for Utah youth; and online parenting resources, customized coaching sessions, and individualized family plans conducted by the Smarter Parenting team.
CURRENT BOARD ROSTER
Executive Committee: Dell Nichols, Gary Crocker, Ardeth Kapp, Paul Taggart, Kim Hannay, Bill Nelson
Executive Committee
Gary Crocker
Board Chair
(Merrimack Pharmaceuticals & Nexus Spine Founder/President, Crocker Ventures, LLC)
William H. Nelson
Vice Chair
(Retired, Former President & CEO, Intermountain Healthcare)
Kim Hannay
CRA Director,
Optum Bank
Dell Nichols
Owner and CEO,
Nichols Commercial Real Estate LLC
BOARD MEMBERS
Jake Bowman
President & CEO,
American United Federal Credit
Union
Russell K. Watts
John D’Arcy
Retired – Former Executive VP of Specialty Business Banking at Zions Bank
Christian Egan
Clinical Director,
Beehive Mental Health
Julianne Grant
Retired, Former Communications & PR Director, L3 Communications
Derek Higgenbotham
Keith Jensen
Vice President,
Jackson Group Peterbilt
Gary Perryman
Retired, Military
Harris Simmons
President & CEO,
Zions Bank
Allyson Torsak
Chief Revenue Officer, Momnt
Blake Walker
CEO and Portfolio Manager,
Grandeur Peak Global Advisors
CORE VALUES
DIGNITY
Treating yourself and others with respect, honor, and compassion, recognizing the inherent worth and uniqueness of each individual. Empowering those around you to feel safe, respected and valued through your actions and way of being.
POSITIVITY
Cultivating an optimistic and constructive outlook in the workplace. Encouraging a positive atmosphere by promoting collaboration, acknowledging achievements, and finding solutions to challenges with an optimistic approach. Fostering a culture where enthusiasm and encouragement inspire the best in oneself and others.
HELPFULNESS
Actively seeking opportunities to assist and support colleagues and consumers. Demonstrating a willingness to lend a helping hand, share knowledge, and contribute to the success of others. Helpfulness involves fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where everyone’s success is valued and promoted.
STEWARDSHIP
Going beyond mere ownership, stewardship embodies a profound sense of guardianship and commitment to the lives and resources we are entrusted with. It encompasses ethical decision making, genuine care, and fiscal responsibility, ensuring that all resources are carefully utilized to provide the highest quality of service and support.
EXCELLENCE
Committing to continuous improvement and the pursuit of the highest standards in all aspects of work. This involves setting challenging goals, fostering innovation, and consistently seeking ways to enhance performance. Striving for excellence means embracing a mindset of continuous learning, adaptation, and growth.
DIGNITY
Treating yourself and others with respect, honor, and compassion, recognizing the inherent worth and uniqueness of each individual. Empowering those around you to feel safe, respected and valued through your actions and way of being.
POSITIVITY
Cultivating an optimistic and constructive outlook in the workplace. Encouraging a positive atmosphere by promoting collaboration, acknowledging achievements, and finding solutions to challenges with an optimistic approach. Fostering a culture where enthusiasm and encouragement inspire the best in oneself and others.
HELPFULNESS
Actively seeking opportunities to assist and support colleagues and consumers. Demonstrating a willingness to lend a helping hand, share knowledge, and contribute to the success of others. Helpfulness involves fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where everyone’s success is valued and promoted.
STEWARDSHIP
Going beyond mere ownership, stewardship embodies a profound sense of guardianship and commitment to the lives and resources we are entrusted with. It encompasses ethical decision making, genuine care, and fiscal responsibility, ensuring that all resources are carefully utilized to provide the highest quality of service and support.
EXCELLENCE
Committing to continuous improvement and the pursuit of the highest standards in all aspects of work. This involves setting challenging goals, fostering innovation, and consistently seeking ways to enhance performance. Striving for excellence means embracing a mindset of continuous learning, adaptation, and growth.
