Meet Our Board

Schuyler Rhodes

Schuyler Rhodes is a retired United Methodist clergy person with forty years of experience in community development and organizing. He relocated to Cedar City three years ago, following his spouse, a faculty member at SUU. Having lived in New York and San Francisco, Schuyler founded a homeless shelter and several feeding programs. In retirement, he enjoys serving on the ICCS Board and his local church, Community Presbyterian. A published author, Schuyler has written nine books and numerous articles.

Hugo Ramos

Hugo is a 1974 SUSC (now SUU) alumni. He served a twenty-year career in the Air Force as a pilot and program manager for Aerospace Physiology. In 1995, he was hired as a pilot by Northwest Airlines, and later became a Delta international pilot, retiring in 2018. In 1984, he earned a Masters Degree in Management, and began to volunteer for many non-profit and community agencies, including the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC. In 2022, Hugo and his wife Lisa served locally in a two-year church mission to assist the disadvantaged.

Melinda Ford

Melinda Ford is a mother of five, a wife, and an accounting professor at SUU. She holds bachelor's, master's, and PhD degrees in accounting, specializing in financial and managerial accounting as well as corporate governance. Melinda also owns a small catering business and occasionally provides accounting consulting to the community. Her hobbies include gardening, baking, and art. Balancing family and career, she prioritizes her family while pursuing her professional interests.

Bruce Washburn

Bruce Washburn grew up on a farm in Central Illinois and graduated from Drake University in pharmacy, where he met his wife of 53 years, Leigh Rice. His career spanned retail, hospital, and clinical pharmacy with the Department of Veterans Affairs, along with earning MBA and PharmD degrees. They have lived in multiple states, including Utah, where they are now retired. Bruce enjoys Southern Utah's outdoors and traveling abroad with his family. They have one daughter and two grandsons.

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Trevor Bradford

Trevor Bradford is the founder of SymTec, a leading business IT company known for innovative services and solutions. He is a passionate mountain biker, enjoying the challenge of diverse terrains as a contrast to his work. Trevor is dedicated to his family, spending quality time with his wife, Kirsten, and their four sons. Despite his busy career, he maintains a strong work-life balance. Trevor's resilience and strategic thinking define both his professional and personal life.

Matt Pruitt

Matt Pruitt is an attorney at Kirton McConkie, specializing in corporate law, litigation, and intellectual property. He has argued cases before the Nevada Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Before law, Matt worked in the entertainment industry, managing acts like The Killers and Imagine Dragons. He moved to Cedar City in 2022 with his family and enjoys gardening and family time. Matt's diverse background and legal expertise make him a valuable asset to the community.

Evangeline Taylor

Evangeline Taylor is a project advisor with expertise in managing public-private partnerships in the energy sector, focusing on sustainability. Known for her exceptional coordination and communication skills, she thrives in diverse environments. Evangeline serves as a board member at Iron County Care and Share, contributing to community support initiatives. Her dedication extends beyond her professional achievements to her commitment to community service.

Brooke MacNaughtan

Brooke L. MacNaughtan is the Chief People & Community Officer at Leavitt Group, overseeing travel, events, and employee experience. She began her career with Leavitt Group in 2002 after graduating summa cum laude from SUU. Brooke serves on various councils and has been on Leavitt Group Enterprises’ Board of Directors since 2017. She is also a dedicated board member and cellist for the Orchestra of Southern Utah. Brooke resides in Cedar City with her husband, Mac, and their three children.

Jenny Call

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Kathy Long

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Kipp Lewis

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Geoffrey Chestnut

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David Admire

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Timm High

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Travis Simkins

I grew up in a small farming community in rural Wyoming and moved back to my hometown after spending years in international business and academia. My early career included roles in U.S. and Mexican Customs Brokerage with Expeditors International, followed by private equity work in Las Vegas.

Now based in Cedar City, I enjoy teaching at SUU and consulting on marketing and project management. A lifelong learner, I hold a Ph.D. in Marketing and the PMP® certification, balancing my academic and industry experience to help professionals and small businesses thrive.

Gary Beal

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