Shonie Christensen is the Owner of The Shonie Insurance Group and is ranked in the top 100 Allstate Insurance agents out of over 10,000 nationwide. Shonie provides award-winning customer service experience and unwavering high standards to her customers. Prior to owning her agency, Shonie had a career in Broadcasting as a morning show host as well as a former corporate management career in telecommunications. Her experience of 11 years as a successful and respected property and casualty insurance agent has earned her positions on state, regional and national advisory boards for her industry. Outside of the office you will find Shonie as an active member of the Southern Utah community, believing strongly in volunteering her time and talents. She resides in beautiful St. George, Utah with her husband, Dallas, and can often be found enjoying the outdoors camping, boating, riding their rescue horses or spending time with her two children and two active grandsons.

Brad Harker is a relentless problem solver who is driven by the pursuit of purpose and potential. He has led an unconventional career spanning entrepreneurship, real estate development, and more than a quarter-billion dollars in sales. Now, as an author, speaker, and growth expert, Brad helps organizations and professionals accelerate growth through sales and influence. Through his book, The Laws of Influence, podcasts, and training courses, Brad is on a mission to accelerate performance at the highest levels.

Kyle Case is the CEO of the Huntsman World Senior Games, the largest annual multi-sport event in the world for athletes ages 50 and better, Kyle leads a team that welcomes over 11,000 athletes to St. George, Utah, USA, every October to participate in their choice of over 30 different sports. A dynamic speaker, Kyle has presented his engaging message on five continents, taught university courses and is the host of a weekly podcast called the Huntsman World Senior Games Active Life, where he covers all aspects of active aging.

Annie Howell is the CFO at St. George based Watts Construction. In this capacity, Annie oversees the company's finances, business development, risk management, contract administration, human resources, client satisfaction and public relations. She previously served as the marketing director for Watts Construction starting in 1999. Annie attended Utah State University, ultimately graduating from UNLV with a degree in Hotel Administration. She and her husband enjoy the beautiful outdoors, spectating all types of sports and are the parents of two awesome boys.

Tasha C. Toy, Ph.D. serves as the inaugural Senior Equity and Inclusion Officer at Dixie State University. In this role, she oversees university-wide diversity-driven change in university policy, instruction, community engagement, and practice, and functions as an experienced scholar and theorist. Prior to her current role, she served as Director of Multicultural and International Student Programs at Berry College (GA) and founded multicultural and inclusion outreach, coordinated student transitions and orientation, and residence life engagement for first year students at Brevard College (NC). Dr. Toy earned a doctorate of philosophy in Higher Education-Research and Policy from Seton Hall University (NJ), Master of Arts in Education and Bachelor of Arts both from North Carolina Central University, a historically black institution. Tasha is a small business owner, community DJ on location radio and leader. She is the wife of Dr. Joel Berrien, step mother to two college attending sons, and together with Joel enjoys traveling, volunteering, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

Kurt Ivie is a local entrepreneur, former educator and current city councilman for Washington City. He is a champion for Washington City and serves on numerous local boards and committees, including: ULCT Legislative Policy Committee and Land Use Taskforce, Dixie State University Atheletic board, St.George Childrens Museum board, 5-county RMC vice chair, SUHBA policy board and DOVE council member. Councilman Ivie has earned degrees from Dixie College and Utah State University (Masters degree), ultimatly completing his doctoral classes at Weber State University. He enjoys studying WW2, riding Motorcycles, spending time at his property in Enterprise, and most of all he loves spending time with his family and three grandsons.

Brad Plothow is Chief Growth Officer at Intergalactic, a St. George-based aerospace company that serves the defense aerospace, civil aviation, and commercial space sectors with advanced thermal management solutions. Previously, Brad spent a decade with one foot in Silicon Slopes and the other in Silicon Valley, helping tech companies grow revenue and establish national and global relevance. He holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, a bachelor’s degree in communications, and is a proud alumnus of Pine View High School. He and his wife, Stefanie, have four children and enjoy hiking, skiing, and spinning classic rock on vinyl.

Ashley Dove is The Director of Sales & Marketing for The Advenire, Autograph Collection & it's four-star onsite restaurant wood.ash.rye. Ashley joined this project in 2019 as a key member of the pre-opening leadership team tasked with bringing the auspicious luxury project to life. Ashley is an award-winning former General Manager, Director of Sales, task force General Manager and has also represented Southern Utah on various tourism boards and committees. Ashley is a proud Southern Utah raised girl and Dixie State University alum. She is extremely passionate about serving the community she holds extremely dear to her heart.

Brock Rasmussen is the Co-founder and CEO of Stele Hats. In conjunction with founding Stele with his wife, Julie, in early 2020, Brock has worked as an entrepreneur in the St.George area for the last 14 years. He currently owns and operates (with various business partners): Waldo Group--a medical office management company, Crossfit Dixie--a local Crossfit gym, Create Agency--a digital marketing agency, Loopsmart--a smart home installation and dealer for Control4 products, and Alpine Event Co--an event rental company. He holds a bachelors in economics from BYU and an MBA from Duke University. He and Julie have four boys.

Macrae Heppler is a Managing Partner with Eagle Gate Title. He was born and raised here in the heart of St. George and loves everything about Southern Utah. He has a background in sales that led him to want to live a life of entrepreneurship. He helped start Eagle Gate Title St. George in 2015 and has gained experience in all things real estate in his 6 years in the business. Outside of work he loves to spend time with his wife and 2 dogs, and is looking forward to becoming a dad this year. He's a major foodie, loves to see the world, and is at any sporting event he possibly can. One of his favorite things about Southern Utah is being able to play golf, ride mountain bikes, and do other activities year-round.

Danielle Edgren is an ambitious entrepreneur, business woman, and engaged community enthusiast. Danielle began her journey with a desire to spread happiness through cheesecake. She is the founder and CEO of Cheesecake Culture, a bakery in St George, that specializes in unique individual-style cheesecake. Danielle opened the doors to Cheesecake Culture two months before a global pandemic and has been charging forward ever since. She has big plans for growth in the future. Danielle is dedicated to serving others in the community and is currently on the board of the Children’s Museum, as well as the St George Area Chamber, Youth Initiative Committee. She is dedicated to helping the next generation rise up and receive the support they need to build stronger minds and resourceful business leaders in the community. Danielle’s love for business shows through her drive to help others succeed as she engages in business strategy and advocates for creative innovation with others trying to grow their businesses. Danielle has had five beautiful children, three of them as a surrogate mother and two of her own. When Danielle is not in the bakery, you will find her riding her sport-bike, at the gym, or rappelling off cliffs in the Utah canyons.