On July 9, 2025, the Salt Lake Chamber proudly celebrated the graduation of the 2025 Leadership Utah class, marking the completion of the premier leadership program. Leadership Utah offers mid- and senior-level professionals a unique opportunity to deepen their understanding of the key issues facing our state and grow as engaged, forward-thinking leaders.
Over the past year, participants from the public and private sectors broadened their networks, connected with influential community and industry leaders and explored meaningful ways to support Utah’s evolving communities.
Cohort members were selected based on their professional experience, demonstrated commitment to community involvement, Salt Lake Chamber engagement and aspirations to lead within their organizations and on local boards.
Throughout the program, participants explored a wide range of topics, including: Arts, Sports and Entertainment; Community Service; Crime and Law Enforcement; Economic Development; Education and Technology; Environment and Infrastructure; Government; Health Care; Military and Tourism; and Religion and Culture.
Class of 2025:
- Jeff Ainsa, evolvedMD
- Amy Andre, Utah System of Higher Education
- Ashley Aoki, Select Health
- Jaron Badger, Wells Fargo
- Agnesa Bakhshyan, The Buckner Company
- Noah Baskett, Salt Lake City Public Library
- Brooklyn Beierle, Salt Lake Chamber
- Auston Belka, Wells Fargo
- Brianna Binnebose, Penna Powers
- Caryn Bradshaw, Visit Salt Lake, The Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Brad Broska, The Larry H. Miller Company
- Melissa Call, Intermountain Health
- Amy Christensen, Jacobsen Construction Company
- Ben Cook, Utah Office of Tourism
- Patti Cook
- Saskia DeVries, Salt Lake County
- Blake Dowding, Zions Bank
- Gavin Fenton, Fisher’s Technology
- Bill Gammell, Clyde Companies, Inc.
- Erica Hansen, Swire Coca-Cola, USA
- Paul Iba, Salt Lake Chamber
- Shawn Koji, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco / Salt Lake City Branch
- Kylie Kullack, Struck
- Emily Lawrence, University of Utah Health
- Briana Mallory, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Utah Properties
- Matt Mansfield, Deseret First Credit Union
- Gretchen Margetts, rPlus Energies
- Annie Martinez, Staker Parson Materials & Construction
- Katie Matheson, Salt Lake City Corp.
- Kathleen McMillan
- Kelly Mendenhall, Enbridge Gas
- Sierra Merryweather, America First Credit Union
- Charlie Mirkle, ABC4 Utah
- Andrew Nestlehut, Utah Housing Corporation
- Jessica Osborne, Delta Air Lines
- Brian Pendleton, Intermountain Health
- Nicole Peterson, Select Health
- Doranne Pittz, Utah Department of Natural Resources
- Elsie Powley, Clyde Companies, Inc.
- Heidi Prior, University of Utah Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute
- Koy Pruitt, Salt Lake Bees
- Jane Rees, Beneficial Financial Group
- Kelsey Richardson Eroh, R&R Partners
- Jen Robison, Rio Tinto Kennecott
- Freny Rokhva, WCF Insurance
- Majda Scofield, Humane Society of Utah
- Jeff Seitz, Forvis Mazars
- Andy Sheehan, Savage
- Alison Smith, Salt Lake City International Airport
- Grace Song, Salt Lake Chamber
- Jessica Sorensen, Zions Bank
- Chris Spencer, Rocky Mountain Power
- Brian Stuart, WCF Insurance
- Joe Trunzo, Altabank
- Bob Whittaker, Salt Lake Community College
- Steve Wright, Mountain America Credit Union
- Alex Yengich, Salt Lake Chamber
Congratulations to this outstanding class of leaders. With their engagement, dedication and leadership, Utah’s future is brighter than ever. Learn more about the Leadership Utah experience here.
