This story appears in the April 2025 issue of Utah Business. Subscribe.

Behind many thriving organizations stands a group of dedicated individuals whose strategic guidance often goes unnoticed by the public eye. These board directors shape missions, navigate challenges and cultivate success that extends far beyond quarterly results. NACD Utah and Utah Business are proud to celebrate these governance leaders and recognize those whose wisdom, integrity and commitment have elevated their organizations and strengthened our community.

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Selection Committee

Peggy Larsen | Board Chair | NACD Utah

Sara Jones | Committee Chair | NACD Utah

Spencer Hoole | Board Member | NACD Utah

Sunny Sanyal | Board Member | NACD Utah

Daniel Stevenson | Board Member | NACD Utah


Honorees

Venture Capital

Jeff Danley

Founder | Element Ventures & Peak Capital Partners

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Heathcare

Daniel G. Gomez

President | Gomez Corporation Financial Advisory & Insurance

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Nonprofit

Beth Plavan

Governance Chair | Park City Community Foundation

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Private Company

Derrick Porter

Board Member | Beauty Industry Group

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Lifetime Achievement

W. Val Oveson

CEO | Oveson Consulting LLC

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Full Board - Nonprofit

Junior Achievement of Utah & Idaho

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Full Board - Private Company

O.C. Tanner

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