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Michelle Kaufusi is a Provo girl through and through: born and raised, graduated from Brigham Young University, always actively involved in community service—and eventually making history as Provo’s first female mayor.
Named as Utah’s 2019 Informed Decision Maker of the Year, Mayor Kaufusi has continued her regional leadership with newly-appointed positions as the 2nd vice president of the Utah League of Cities and Towns, chair of Utah Municipal Power Agency and chair of the Utah Lake Commission. She’s a busy lady!
Mayor Kaufusi’s leadership has also translated to national accolades for Provo City. Most notably being honored as the nation’s Best-Performing City in both 2021 and 2022 by the distinguished Milken Institute, who have invited her to speak at their national convention this summer.
As the fourth largest city in Utah, Provo is clearing “hitting above its weight” with distinctions such as the #1 Safest Big City, #3 Best Run City and #3 Best College City.
Mayor Troy Walker works closely with other city, county and state governments, representing Draper City’s interests and serving on several integral boards, including the Advisory Board for Utah Transit Authority (UTA), Point of the Mountain Development Commission (POMDC), Point of the Mountain State Land Authority (POMSLA), POST Council (Peace Officer Standards & Training), Lone Peak Hospital Board, Wasatch Front Regional Council (WFRC) and Active Transportation Committee (ATC).
Prior to becoming Mayor, Troy served as a Draper City Council Member, Assistant District Attorney for the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office and Co-Chair of Draper Days Park Events. Troy has received the Utah Mayor “Best of State” award twice.
As an avid mountain biker, he supports open-space and trails in Corner Canyon. He enjoyed coaching his sons and continues sharing his love of sports by serving on the Pete Suazo Utah Athletic Commission (PSUAC).
Kate Bradshaw was appointed to fill a mid-term Bountiful City Council vacancy in November of 2018. Her professional background is in government relations, campaigns and fundraising, and association management. She is the Director of Government Affairs for the law firm of Holland & Hart, LLP, overseeing the firm’s government affairs programs in eight western states. She’s a graduate of Westminster College in Honors and History. She serves as the co-chair of the Utah Business Coalition and just concluded two terms on the Westminster College Alumni Board including serving as Chairwoman of the Board. She currently serves as the precinct chair, county delegate, and state delegate for her neighborhood. Her husband, Michael O-Connor, is a teacher at Viewmont High School. In her free time she is most likely found outdoors as an avid mountain biker, skier, and hiker. She and her family enjoy camping trips around Utah and the west.
Jeff Silvestrini is serving his first term as the first mayor of Millcreek. Millcreek was the first settlement outside of Utah Fort in 1848, but did not incorporate until 2017. With a population of about 62,000, it is Utah’s 10th largest city. Jeff is working to form a new, transparent and technologically advanced city and appreciates creativity and initiative in local government. Jeff believes that having solid representation at the decision-making table is important to residents of our city. Jeff has involved himself lobbying the Utah Legislature on local government issues affecting Millcreek and has volunteered to serve the city on various boards whose operations affect our residents. Jeff graduated from the University of Utah College of Law and before that the University of Michigan. He and his wife, Leslie, have two grown daughters. Jeff practiced law in Salt Lake City for 37 years and served as a volunteer on the Mount Olympus and Township councils before becoming mayor.
Seth Perrins is the City Manager of Spanish Fork City. He was appointed to this position by the Mayor and City Council in February 2016. Seth first came to Spanish Fork City in 2004 as the Assistant City Manager and has gladly been a part of the great things happening in Spanish Fork ever since. Before his time in Spanish Fork, Seth worked in Orem as an analyst and emergency manager.
Seth first served in the leadership of the Utah City Managers Association (UCMA) from 2009 to 2015 and is excited to be serving the UCMA and ULCT members in this capacity.
Seth received a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science and a Masters Degree in Public Administration, both from BYU. And yes, sometimes those two degrees crossover!
David Baird has served on the City Council in Roosevelt Utah Since 2018. David’s choice to represent the citizens of Roosevelt on the city council comes from a strong desire to give back to the community that has blessed him and his family.
David has a Bachelors degree in Wildlife Science from USU. He is proficient in math, science, technical writing and computer literacy. He is well-trained in policy and ethics. He is open minded and enjoys learning and developing new skills.
In addition to serving on the Roosevelt City Council, David also works in natural resources as a project manager, analyzing impacts related to oil and gas development on public lands. David and his wife Stacie have eight children.
Dirk Burton is the 14th Mayor of West Jordan, Utah. Born and raised in neighboring city Kearns, Dirk later moved to West Jordan where he and his wife raised six children. After living in this great city for more than two decades, they now consider West Jordan their permanent home.
In 2016 Dirk became a Council Member for West Jordan’s fourth district. Being a voice for the people and serving his community pushed him to run for Mayor. In January 2020 Dirk became the City’s first strong Mayor.
Dirk currently serves on the Airport Advisory board, ChamberWest, Wasatch Front Regional Council, Chamber of Commerce, Utah State Electricians Licensing Board, Salt Lake County Council of Governments, Western Growth Coalition, Jordan River Commission, and Association of Municipal Councils.
When Dirk is not in a committee meeting or working at City Hall – he is promoting community involvement in local scout groups, spending time with his family, and touring West Jordan neighborhoods on his bike or Segway getting to know the residents he loves to serve.
Daniel E. Dugan is the current Salt Lake City Council District Six representative and was selected by his peers to serve as the Council Chair in 2022 and is currently the RDA Vice-Chair. Dan earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a master’s degree in public administration from Auburn University at Montgomery.
Dan served in the United States Navy as an Officer and Aviator for 20 years, fulfilling multiple overseas deployments and a three-year tour in Europe. Dan’s Navy experience provided valuable insights into different cultures. At the end of his military service, Dan, along with his wife and two daughters, chose Salt Lake City as their home and have been here for the past 19 years.
Dan is proud to serve SLC’s District Six, and his connection to the community extends beyond just politics. Dan has coached both youth and high school lacrosse programs and is currently the chair of the Intermountain Lacrosse (IMLAX) board, in which he has played an instrumental part in sanctioning lacrosse as a sport in Utah.
In addition to lacrosse, Dan appreciates spending time outdoors–mountain biking, running, skiing, and hiking. Through his devotion for the outdoors, Dan developed a passion for renewable and clean energy. He is a longtime volunteer for Utah Clean Energy and currently serves as the chair of the Community Renewable Energy Agency(CREA) Board.
Dan is devoted to the future of our community and strives to be responsive to his constituents’ concerns and help the entire city grow in a healthy and sustainable manner.
Dr. Jessica Egbert was elected to the Mapleton City Council in 2019 and loves her community, its heritage, and its bright future. Passionate about people, strategy, culture, and innovation,
Dr. Egbert has worked with scores of organizations to improve systems, increase efficiencies, and reinforce cultures of positivity, accountability, and communication. In addition to the c-suite and City Council, Dr. Egbert has served in a variety of leadership roles, including the American Council on Education Women’s Network Executive Council, as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Utah Women in Higher Education Network, the Board of Directors of the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Utah Valley University Community Advisory Council, the BusinessQ Magazine Editorial Board, the Provo City Economic Development Strategic Plan Steering Committee, the Osteopathic Physician and Surgeon Licensing Board of the Utah Department of Commerce Division of Professional Licensure, and as Chair of the Board of Directors of the American Red Cross – Central and Southern Utah Chapter.
Dr. Egbert holds a BS in psychology, an MEd in instructional technology, and a PhD in educational leadership. She is the co-founder of the Elected Women of Utah organization and maintains an organizational consulting and solutions business, Limelight Leadership. Dr. Egbert has been married for 22 years to Dan. Together, they spoil their young son in Mapleton, Utah.
Donia Jessop, Mayor of Hildale Ut. Was born and raised in Hildale/Colorado City. From birth she has had a love and devotion to her hometown and considers everyone a friend. Donia is the proud mother of 10 and “Nana” to 6. She is a natural caregiver assisting in the care of Meni, elderly and disabled people beginning as a young adult. She has advanced education certificate in maternal/infant health Baby Watch, Early Intervention, and Crime Victim Advocacy.
She is a founding member of Short Creek Community Alliance and has been instrumental in promoting citizen, awareness, and engagement in the communities. Serving as Hildale Mayor in her second term, she has done what she sat out to do, facilitating relationships, with neighboring cities, counties, and states on both sides of the border, Utah and Arizona.
She has represented Hildale and its neighbors as one community breaching borders and breaking down barriers that at one time held us back. Donia is deeply committed to our community, not focusing on our differences, but what we all share in common: desire for a safe place to raise our families, to be happy, to have community spirit, and foster belonging. Through her vision and drive she is establishing and restoring services and community viability. Making Hildale a “Welcome Home” for those seeking a place where their families can prosper and thrive.
Mark Johnson served over 12 years as a City Council member and over 3 on the Planning Commission in Lehi. He has been a board member of two “Special Service Districts” and chaired the Timpanogos Special Service District where he served for 15 years. As Mayor, he has been asked to serve on many boards and committees investigating potential transportation and transit improvements. He has been engaged in the acquisition of funding to build our future infrastructure.
Mark Johnson has worked in the design and engineering field for over 42 years. 27 of those have been in the consulting discipline, working with both private and municipal clients.
Kari L. Malkovich is currently in her second term as a member of the Woodland Hills City Council. She is the past president of the Women’s State Legislative Council of Utah and is the former Chief Operations Officer (COO) of Effective Advocacy, where she taught individuals and groups the importance of community outreach and effective communication with government and business leaders.
Kari is the Director of Public Relations for McKell, Thompson, and Hunter, Attorneys at Law in Spanish Fork, UT. She has always been an active community leader serving on numerous commissions and boards and currently serves as immediate past president of the Spanish Fork/Salem area Chamber of Commerce.
She graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in Communications, with an emphasis in Public Relations and is presently pursuing an MPA at Southern Utah University. She and her husband Milan are the parents of six children and grandparents to seven.
Tawnee McCay grew up in beautiful Cache Valley, received her MBA with an emphasis in Financial Planning and has committed her life to service and helping individuals and municipalities improve their bottom line. She has worked as a Financial Advisor, Adjunct Faculty, Congressional Campaign Treasurer and USU Financial Counseling Center Director. She is an avid reader, loves international travel and planning family vacations. Tawnee and Dan have been married for 22 years and are parents to six amazing kids. They enjoy watching their kids play sports and love attending the many Riverton City events. She loves volunteering including PTO president, being a foster parent, helping refugees and at the food pantry. She doesn’t like overreaching government and works fiercely to protect taxpayer dollars.
Logan Monson was born and raised in Utah says he loves this state! He has lived in Blanding most of his life and enjoys the small town atmosphere. “You don’t get better people than those that are from Blanding!” he says. Leadership has always been a passion of his, He was the Student Body President at San Juan High School and has served in many other leadership roles outside of the political arena. When a spot on the City Council opened up in 2018, he jumped on the opportunity to serve and was appointed for a two-year term. He later won a 4-year term in the general election in 2019. That year term was cut short when he was elected Mayor of Blanding in 2021. He currently serves as the Board Chair for San Juan Public Health and Blanding Elementary school community council. Outside of city government his family is his priority. His wife is an elementary school teacher and they have 4 “awesome” kids! Logan has been a nurse for over 8 years and currently works on the administrative side of healthcare. Between meetings and work, he and his wife spend their time with their kids doing things they love. Most of the time that is in a gym, on a field, in a barn, or in an arena.
Michele Randall is the first female ever elected to serve as mayor of St. George. She is set to serve out the term of former Mayor Jon Pike, who accepted a role in Governor Spencer Cox’s cabinet. Mayor Randall was elected to the St George City Council in January 2014 and was serving her second term before becoming mayor.
Michele has lived in St. George since 1978. At that time, the population of St George was about 13,000 people. Michele graduated from Dixie High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Tony Randall and they have been married for 35 years. They have 5 children and nine grandchildren they adore. Among her children and their spouses consist a police officer, nurse, life flight paramedic, school teacher, Navy SEAL, and firefighter/paramedic. She’s very passionate about public safety and our veterans. Michele is a medical assistant for a busy medical practice in St George. She serves on numerous boards in her community. In her spare time she loves spending time with her family, reading and going to her family’s cabin in Pinto. She loves St George and serving the city. St. George will always be her home.
Mark Shepherd was born in Salt Lake City, grew up in Albuquerque, NM and has lived in Clearfield, Utah for the past 24 years. He is the Principal Broker for Shepherd Real Estate in Layton.
Prior to being elected Mayor in 2013, Mark served 6 years on the City Council and 9 years on the Planning Commission. He is about to begin his third term as Mayor. He has served as an Honorary Commander for the 388th Maintenance Group and for the 466th Fighter Squadron. He was appointed by Governor Herbert to serve on the Military Installation Development Authority (MIDA) and on the Utah Defense Alliance. Mark chaired the Military Communities Council for the National League of Cities in 2018 and 2019 and now serves as the Vice-chair for the Finance, Administration and Intergovernmental Relations (FAIR) Committee.
Mark has been married to his wife Tammie for the past 32 years. They are the parents of seven children and five grandchildren.
For over 42 years, R. Scott Phillips has worked in the public relations, marketing, and theatre administration fields. He recently stepped down as executive director of the Utah Shakespeare Festival in Cedar City, Utah after guiding that organization as its CEO for a decade. Mr. Phillips received his bachelor’s degree from Southern Utah University and continued his master’s degree in theatre administration at Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho. Mr. Phillips received the Outstanding Male Staff Member at Southern Utah University in 1990 and a 2003 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Utah Theatre Association.
Most recently Mr. Phillips was re-elected to serve a four-year term as a member of the Cedar City Council. He has been actively involved in political advocacy on the local, state, regional and national level for many years. Mr. Phillips has lived in Cedar City for 44 years and is proud to call Cedar City his home. He enjoys travel, hiking, gardening and spending time with family and friends.
Tami Tran is known as someone who gets things done and brings people together. Tami co-founded a cyber security company with her husband Ly in 2004. Several years later they purchased their second company Integrinet IT which provides commercial IT solutions to small and midsized businesses. As COO and CEO Tami knows the importance of balancing current needs and preparing for the future.
Tami believes the keys to success in life are rooted in gratitude. Her commitment to “leave every person and situation in better shape than she found them” is echoed in her work and civic experience.
Mary grew up in Manti, Utah, and holds a BFA from Utah State University, and an MPA from Brigham Young University. She began her federal career as a Presidential Management Intern, working for Defense Logistics Agency Headquarters in Washington, D.C. She transferred to the Department of the Navy to work with the innovative China Lake Human Resources Demonstration Project, following which she supervised staff at the Naval Ship Weapons Systems Engineering Station, and Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station in Southern California. Mary was then appointed the Human Resources Operations Chief for USDA Marketing and Regulatory Programs, where she also provided HR support for the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board. She returned to her Utah roots to serve as the Human Resources Officer for Utah National Forests. Following retirement, Mary moved back to her hometown, Manti, where she was elected to the City Council; she was just reelected to a second term.
Mickey Wright and his wife Susan saw their longtime dream fulfilled when they retired to Torrey in 2018. He was elected mayor of Torrey in November 2021. Prior to that he had chaired the Planning and Zoning Commission. As mayor, Mickey wants to help Torrey preserve its small-town charm and heritage while managing the challenges of growth and being the gate way town to Capitol Reef National Park. As an amateur astronomer he was very proud when Torrey received the International Dark Sky designation in January 2018 and supports maintaining that designation.
Mickey has a BS degree in Computer Science from the University of Texas San Antonio and a MS degree in Computer Science from Colorado State University. He and his wife made their home in Sandy, Utah for thirty years. During his career he worked as a software engineer for several companies in Utah until co-founding two cybersecurity companies. He still enjoys providing Torrey Town and Capitol Reef National Park with computer and IT support.
In his free time he enjoys spending time in the deserts and mountains of Wayne County.
Brett A. Hales was elected Mayor of Murray City and took the oath of office on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. He has been married to his wife, Cindy, for 39 years and together they raised five children in Murray. Now, their family includes five daughters-and-sons-in-law and 11 grandchildren.
Brett was born and raised in Magna, Utah, graduating from Cyprus High School in 1979. He graduated with a finance degree from the CUNA Management School. Brett worked at Cyprus Credit Union for 30 years, eventually working his way up to Vice President at the credit union. He retired from there in 2005. Before running for Mayor, Brett served on the Murray City Council for 10 years, representing District 5.
Vineyard; President, Utah Municipal Clerks Association
Pamela Spencer is a dedicated and knowledgeable professional who has made significant contributions to the city of Vineyard and the Utah Municipal Clerks Association. Her role as the president of the Utah Municipal Clerks Association indicates her leadership skills and respect among her peers. Her work in the city of Vineyard, especially in implementing time-saving programs and educating staff on records retention and policies, highlights her commitment to efficiency and excellence in her role as a recorder.
Pamela’s ability to recall required procedures and state requirements from memory showcases her expertise in the field. Furthermore, her approachable and professional demeanor contributes to a positive work environment and effective communication with staff and the City Council.
Overall, Pamela Spencer appears to be a highly competent and dedicated professional who plays a crucial role in the efficient functioning of the city of Vineyard and the Utah Municipal Clerks Association.
Dawn Ramsey’s passion for the City of South Jordan stems from her years of service in the community. During her service on the Utah PTA Board of Directors and as Region Director overall schools in the Jordan School District, she has spent thousands of hours with parents, teachers, administrators, legislators and state organizations advocating for the health, safety, and educational opportunities of every child across the state. As mayor, she now serves on a number of local and State-appointed boards and commissions.
Additionally, Dawn continues to serve on the Executive Committee of the Jordan Education Foundation Board of Directors, working to engage the community and local business leaders to help bridge the gap in education funding, providing resources that enhance educational experiences, strengthen students, and fuel success in Jordan School District. Dawn grew up in the Salt Lake Valley, attending Cyprus High School, Salt Lake Community College, the University of Utah, and Brigham Young University.
She and her husband Dan have been married for over 26 years, their greatest joy being their six children. They have three daughters & three sons, and recently added a couple of wonderful sons-in-law. The Ramsey family have lived in South Jordan for over 15 years and are a community service-minded family, with each member spending countless hours volunteering time and talents to various civic, non-profit, school, and church organizations and events.
Roger O. Tew has been a fixture on Utah’s Capitol Hill for over 40 years. He started his career with the Utah State Legislature’s professional staff and later served three terms as a member of the Utah State Tax Commission. He has worked directly with the Utah League of Cities and Towns for nearly 23 years. Among his assignments are taxation, utilities and judicial issues. During 2017 he was the acting Executive Director for the ULCT.
Roger has a BA in Political Science/History and MA in Economics from Utah State University and a JD from Brigham Young University. He and his wife Paula have called Centerville home for 40 years.