30 in Their Thirties

Morgan Barrick is passionate about making a difference in her community. A highlight accomplishment was partnering with DSU to implement a tutoring program for at-risk youth. She is currently working on expanding the Switchpoint message beyond Washington County to reflect that Switchpoint is extending services statewide to meet the greater needs of those experiencing homelessness, food scarcity, and poverty. Morgan is an active leader and advocate in the LGBTQ community in Southern Utah. When she isn’t working, she spends her time kayaking, gardening, and spending time with her wife and daughter.

Anna Beck is an enthusiastic and optimistic individual who uses expressive arts to help people heal, grow, and transform. Growing up, Anna had both a passion and propensity for singing, dancing, and acting. She discovered the inherent nature of arts to improve mental and emotional well-being. Anna has an AFA and BA degree in Musical Theatre, and a Masters degree in Drama Therapy. She is a Registered Drama Therapist and an active member of the North American Association for Drama Therapy. In her work at Lava Heights Academy, Anna embraces the mantra that “vulnerability is not a weakness; it is the birthplace of innovation, creativity, and change.” She specializes in using the arts to treat complex trauma . Anna also works as a Creative Consultant and Coach, providing clinically-informed experiences at conferences, workshops, and retreats. In addition to her drama therapy, you can find Anna performing in or directing theatre productions, teaching fitness classes, and serving in her Church and community. She loves spontaneous dance parties and singing loudly in her car with her champion of a husband and four magical children. Her mission in life is to love, encourage, and build up the inner Creator in everyone she meets.

Cole Christensen was born and raised in Northern Utah and has 4 brothers. He grew up loving to visit his grandfather in St. George and spending time as a family at Lake Powell. Cole has spent over 16 years working in hospitality and enjoys experiencing something new each day and interacting with so many different people. Cole has enjoyed his time at multiple Hilton and Marriott brands and locations throughout Utah. Cole opened the Tru by Hilton on Sunland drive as the General Manager and has loved every second of his time in the St. George area. Cole has an amazing team including Malia Mullins and Wendy Ludlow who helps him run a successful operation. Cole has lived in St. George since 2018 with his beautiful wife Jessica and their 5 children; Kyle, Lucas, Matthew, Hallie and Grace. Jessica is in her final semesters of the DSU nursing program and works full-time at St. George Regional Hospital. Their family loves spending time outdoors. They try to take an adventure each week to explore all the different areas in Southern Utah.

Megan Church is the Director of University Events & Promotions in the University Marketing & Communication office. She graduated from DSU with a degree in Integrated Studies with an emphasis in Biology and Communication. Megan has had over seven years of experience in the event industry, including some time in disaster and emergency event planning for the Southwest Utah Public Health Department. Megan found her way back home to Dixie and is responsible for organizing university events on campus and promotional activities throughout the community. She is responsible for overseeing and assisting in the planning of commencement, presidential events, fundraisers, and university-sponsored events. Since starting at DSU, Megan has organized over 100 events for more than a half-million people. Megan also worked with Dr. Jordon Sharp and the UMAC team in coordinating the rollout event of Dixie’s new athletic brand, and the distribution of 17,000 children’s books to local elementary school students. A St. George native, Megan loves all things summer and outdoors including swimming, hiking, and most sports. She is a major movie fanatic and enjoys attending musicals. Megan wholeheartedly believes that anything can be accomplished with determination, a willingness to learn, the right team, and a Coke-Zero from Swig.

Dewey Denning is a super average small town boy from Idaho who decided to work really hard and dedicate insane amounts of time to improvement. He was taught to work hard with his grandpa on a farm in Iona, Idaho. When he was 5 years old, he would take the day old newspapers and try to sell them to his neighbors. For whatever reason, they never bought. In 2010, he was elected student body president of Dixie State University and fell in love with St. George. He earned his Master’s degree from the Huntsman School Of Business at Utah state and met his incredibly talented artist wife, Torie Barlow. She’s supported his crazy dedication and pursuit in growing the fastest growing dental implant marketing agency and dental implant centers in the country. Annual revenues are now reaching over $50 Million between these companies. Dewey and Torie love their 3 kids Oliver, Abe, And Ardis and plan to stay in Southern Utah forever. They also wish to thank the chamber for the incredible job they do to promote business growth in St. George.

Steve Dent is an Assistant United States Attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice. He works with federal agents and local detectives to prosecute federal crimes in Southern Utah, including fraud, drug trafficking, and violent offenses. He also teaches Business Law at Dixie State University. He enjoys teaching his talented students and interacting with the school’s impressive faculty. As a Utah Bar Journal editor, he spearheads a new section of the publication that focuses exclusively on articles by Southern Utah lawyers. Before he moved to St. George, Steve and his family lived in the Washington, D.C. area, where Steve was in private practice representing large companies in complex commercial and appellate litigation. He began his legal career working for federal judges on trial and appellate courts. Steve graduated from BYU with a political science degree and from the University of Utah with a law degree. He married his college sweetheart, Elizabeth Franco Dent. They live in Little Valley and have two sons and a good boy for a dog.

Raised by a father who built and founded the Cliffrose in 1988. Breck was extremely fortunate to have him in his life as a mentor. (He passed away in 2012.) He left his family with an incredible legacy, opportunity, and responsibility. His passion for hospitality and tourism has been instilled in Breck, and Breck is committed to carrying out those values and direction throughout his career. Currently serving on the Executive Committee Board of Directors of The Utah Tourism Industry Association. Breck has over 12 years of experience in Hospitality & Tourism Management, and completed a Masters Certificate in Hospitality Management from Cornell University.

Electric Comedy is a live stand up comedy show proudly produced in downtown St. George. With a background in film production and location scouting in Hollywood, Val Douroux brings high industry production back to her home state of Utah. Raised in Draper and migrating like a snowbird, her family now calls Hurricane home and St. George the greatest chamber in America.

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.

Brittany Fay is Director of Marketing at Vasion, formerly PrinterLogic. Fay has over 10 years of marketing, branding, and leadership experience. She is responsible for developing marketing strategy, building and executing campaigns that drive revenue, nurture customers, and grow long-term brand awareness. Brittany is a Circle of Excellence winner for leading the Vasion marketing team and developing new marketing channels during the Covid-19 pandemic. Brittany is a long-time resident of Southern Utah and sits on the Women’s initiative committee for the St.George Chamber of Commerce as well as volunteers as a special education advocate for Washington County families. As a female leader in tech, Brittany is committed to closing the gender gap through diversity and inclusion education, allyship, and mentoring. Brittany has a B.S. in Psychology from Dixie State University.

Carlos Flores is an outstanding entrepreneur and a visionary leader. He is the Co-Founder of the thriving St. George moving company, Majesty Moving. Majesty Moving has exponentially grown each year, doubling its revenue every year thus far. With Carlos’s vision for Majesty Moving and the moving industry, Majesty Moving continues to be the industry leader for innovative moving techniques, procedures, and systems, all while striving for the best customer service in town. Majesty Moving has been recognized by Best of Utah as well as Best of Southern Utah. Carlos is driven by the excitement and drive it takes to grow a company but furthermore he enjoys the opportunities it allows him to give back to his community. He has built relationships with Habitat for Humanity, providing a move with Majesty Moving for the new homeowner each year. As a dedicated businessman and philanthropist at heart, Carlos is continually working on balancing the growth of Majesty Moving and finding the most effective ways to give back. Currently he is working on building Majesty Moving in his hometown, San Antonio TX and building more community ties within San Antonio and St George that best align with his values of helping those in need. Carlos currently resides in St. George Utah with his partner Alyson and two boys.

Dan Fowlks wandered through the mountains as a kid growing up in the town of Leeds, Utah. Dan volunteered time at the film program at DSU, acting in student films and has actively participated in a local film festival (FMASU). He was able to work in a position as a production assistant for several commercials shooting within St. George and surrounding areas. From there, Dan gained invaluable experience having worked on NBC's "Running Wild with Bear Grylls" and then shifting to the acting world in a number of independent films. Dan is deeply committed to the southern Utah area, stemming from his countless adventures in the desert. Dan is currently working with the Silver Reef historical society in re-telling historical moments of southern Utah history through documentaries and narratives. In 2019, Dan self-produced a micro budget WWII film called "Shred of Decency", shot completely in southern Utah. The film won accolades from various film festivals. During the lockdown in 2020, Dan couldn't sit around and do nothing so he and a friend created "The Desert Sings" video series where he invited local musicians, whose shows had been cancelled, to sing in the desert and then post to social media. Wandering from behind the camera to in front, Dan has lost and found himself many times in this visual storytelling industry. He resides in southern Utah with his wife, 3 children and a dog named Lissie.

Macrae Heppler is an entrepreneur and businessman that was born and raised here in the heart of St. George. His journey in the business world started as a door-to-door salesman selling home automation throughout the midwest. His goal with that was to raise enough money to start a business here in Southern Utah. That led to investing in a local training gym that kept him around Southern Utah more often and eventually for good. He started Eagle Gate Title St. George alongside his mom in 2015 and has grown to be one of the top title companies in town. He is passionate about real estate and the growth of Southern Utah, and is committed to building a sustainable economy that will elevate the lives of everyone here. He advocates for more opportunities, higher paying jobs, overall economic growth, and serving those in need. He loves everything about Southern Utah and just really wants to see it continue to flourish. Macrae is married to his wife and they have 2 goldendoodles, along with a new baby girl on the way.

Marissa Hughes is a successful Nurse Practitioner, entrepreneur, mother of two and friend to many. She has held many leadership positions as a Nurse in our community since 2013 and has since obtained her Masters as a Nurse Practitioner. For 6 years Marissa has served as the Director of Heart of Dixie Vein & Vascular Center. She helped start, develop and grow this practice from 3 employees to now over 20 employees & 3 locations. Marissa began her journey as an entrepreneur in 2018 at 29 years old, as a single mother, while obtaining her Masters Degree. She says "It was the hardest thing I've ever done but I'd do it again". Despite challenges along the way, she and her partner opened the doors to Southern Utah's Premier Medical Spa-known as MaVie in Feb 2021. Their grand opening was noted as the "event of the year" by members of our community and has since been sought out by many nationwide for its one-of-a-kind delivery of aesthetic medicine. MaVie is recognized as a center of excellence in Aesthetics and Marissa is thrilled to announce the opening of MaVie's 2nd location in Cedar City, Oct 2021. She would like to give a special thanks to her mentor, friend and business partner, Dr. Jamison Jones. Thanks for believing in me.

Steven Jennings is President and co-founder of JMI Property Services. Over the last 15 years, Steve has developed a broad range of experience in commercial real estate development, management, and construction. He fostered his passion for anything and everything commercial real estate from a young age as he grew up around his family’s business of general contracting and building materials supply. This background has allowed him to become uniquely positioned as both a real estate and construction professional. Steve has played a key role in the development, construction, and management of several prominent commercial real estate projects in the southern Utah area including the Fort Pierce Industrial Park, Mainstreet Plaza, Sunset Corner, Commerce Pointe and several others. Steve is passionate about his community roots and has been very involved in several community organizations including Leadership Dixie, St. George Area Economic Development, and the St. George Rotary Club. He and his wife, Camille, have been married for 16 years, and they have five children. He attended Dixie State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. He also holds an M.B.A. from Southern Utah University.

Monica Jones began working in the nonprofit sphere as a high school volunteer. She has committed her life to serving the young and most vulnerable of our community. She completed her education at Dixie State University, graduating with her degree in Human Communication & Development, with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education. Monica is a member of the Utah Nonprofits Association, and she enjoys partnering with other like-minded individuals. She serves on the Washington County Fair Board and organizes the cutest baby contest. Monica recently celebrated 15 years with Root for Kids, a local nonprofit in Southern Utah. She has pioneered multiple positions within the agency, each with a purpose to fill an identified need within the organization. She has designed training programs for employees and in-house processes to streamline procedures for families. Monica is dedicated to sharing the mission of Root for Kids, by designing fundraising events that foster relationships with donors and community partners. She makes it a priority to collaborate with local businesses by utilizing their services as part of the events she organizes. Monica and her snuggly dog, Sophie, enjoy their little home in St. George.

Cory likes to let his food do the talking for him. He has always done things a little differently and his career path has been no exception. He didn’t take the traditional route to his current career. Cory never thought he would end up in a career as a chef. After culinary school and working in the industry for a few years, he left to work in construction so that he could provide for his family. But after a trip to visit his mom in Philly, Cory reignited his passion for cooking. He had no idea how he would do it, just knew that he had to. He tested his plan with $200, a pop-up tent and some tacos. Cory held onto the hope that people would come to his little shop, so that he could begin to get his name out there. They sold out in 2 hours. Cory was hooked and so was the community. Over several years, Cory made a living and chased his dream, working fulltime in construction and doing popup dinner events on the weekends. Steadily, Cory began to be noticed and recognized for his culinary skills. His cooking was featured in several magazine. He was interviewed at news stations and for podcasts. Cooking for celebrities, opening a food truck, winning best new food truck and chef of 2019 in Seattle, changed his life forever.

Kyle Myrick is a successful theatre producer, director and educator. Kyle graduated from Dixie State University and co-founded and runs Hurricane Theatrical for the City of Hurricane and has been doing so for the last twelve years. In addition to HT, he is the Theatre Director for Desert Hills High School and Sunrise Ridge Intermediate School. Kyle loves being involved in all theater here in Southern Utah and has performed and/or directed at HT, St George Musical Theatre, The Bumbleberry Theatre, Kayenta Center for the Arts and Tuacahn Amphitheater. It is obvious that Kyle is passionate about theatre and drama and hopes to instill that love and passion for the art form to the students and community members he collaborates with. Even greater than his love for theatre, Kyle is married to the love of his life, Sammy, and adores his beautiful little girl, Adeline and ladies man son, Theodore.

Susan Olvera is an up-and-coming successful entrepreneur, CEO of Earths Jade Natural Upkeeping, as well as a full-time mother and community leader. After an extensive and successful career in marketing, Susan and her husband, Juan Olvera, took the leap of faith and founded Earths Jade Natural Upkeeing, a landscaping company. The company has exploded with Susan’s vision and business savvy and Juan’s extensive expertise. Susan Olvera strives to address the ever-growing issue of a drought here in Southern Utah by educating her clients on the importance of water preservation while still achieving the aesthetic look they desire all while making it affordable. She feels very strongly and enthusiastic about the cause and her company has donated 5,000 SQ. FT of Artificial Turf as well as the labor and labor cost to complete a total of 13,000 SQ. FT. Currently, Susan is developing her own non-profit, geared to help our young athletic community. She is an active member of all three city Chambers, St. George Area, Hurricane and Washington where she sits on the Board of the Warrior Committee. She also is part of the new Washington City Rotary Club where she is Co-Chair Treasurer. Last and not least, she is part of the BNI Pinnacle Chapter in St. George.

Matt and his family of six, moved to St. George in October 2020 to become the General Manager of Corporate Partnerships for DSU Athletics. Matt loves and is passionate about the business of sports having worked for the Utah Jazz and Real Salt Lake. With the excitement of DSU going D1, joining the WAC, local/regional businesses are taking notice and has grown corporate partnerships for the athletic department by over 150%. Matt loves building networks by connecting people with each other for a common goal. He was recently appointed as Chair of Young Professionals for the St. George Area Chamber and is excited serve to help cultivate and progress the rapidly growing young business community here in Southern Utah. Matt’s biggest passion in life is his wife and children. When he isn’t hanging out with the family, you’ll find him running. Running provides him with peace and clarity during such a busy life. He completed his 10th marathon this year at the St. George Marathon. Matt is also in the first year of his Masters of Sports Administration degree at Ohio University. Progression for his family, work and community is at the center of his why and is very honored to be recognized with so many other talented 30 in their thirties recipients.

Kade Prisbrey is the owner and executive director of Senior Helpers of Southern Utah. Senior Helpers provides in-home care and compassionate services to people of all ages in our community. Senior Helpers strives to build individual care plans that are tailored to each client’s individual needs. Kade began his professional career working at a skilled nursing facility as part of the administrative team. He loved helping the residents and wished he could do more for them. He then transferred to a home health care and hospice company to broaden his capabilities of providing care for our community. Kade then had the great opportunity to own Senior Helpers of Southern Utah. Kade was thrilled at the possibility of being able to provide personal care for people in need within their own homes. Senior Helpers is the first and only personal care company to have received “A Great Place To Work” certification and has maintained that title for three consecutive years. Senior Helpers has also been recognized by Fortune as a Best Workplace for Aging Services. Kade is committed to providing the best possible care to members of his community. Kade and his wife, Sydney reside in Washington City and are the proud parents of two beautiful young girls.

Brock Rasmussen and his wife, Julie, are the co-founders of Stele and the parents of 4 boys. They have lived in St. George for the past 14 years and truly love this community. After starting a career in financial advising, Brock pivoted to become an entrepreneur and business owner. Over the course of the last decade, he and his team have started or acquired over half a dozen businesses. Stele, their apparel brand, is a passion born out of the desire to help people embrace and express their unique place in this world. All of us have a story and the more we share, the better we can connect with one another

Benjamin Scow has been a successful farmer and business owner for just over 8 years, and is a knowledgeable agricultural resource in Washington County. He began his agricultural journey by planting an orchard, that would later form Hurricane Valley Fruit Farms. He attended Southern Utah University, and Utah State University in his pursuit to learn more about the field of plant science and agriculture. Seeing the ever-decreasing number of farms and farmland, Ben decided to pursue a local career as an Utah State University Extension Agent, and over the past 4 years has focused his efforts on providing unique educational opportunities for youth and adults. He facilitates annual events like the Animal Education Center at the Washington County Fair, Farm Field Days for 4th grade students, the Utah Arizona Range Workshop and Tour, and Natural Resource Camps for high school aged youth. Ben is dedicated to supporting the backyard farm, farm to table, and homesteading movements and has started teaching gardening classes at a local farmers market. He recently started the SouthWest Farmer YouTube channel to teach about farming in the desert southwest. Ben and his wife Emily live in Hurricane and are parents to three amazing children.

Brad Shelton is an Inventor, Innovator, Designer and Dad. Raised in Lehi, the youngest of seven kids, he was usually found busy between his art supplies and his Legos. With a passion for Art and Architecture his educational career led him to a MFA Graduate degree from Cal State Fullerton in Design and Production. In 2017, he started his company Thoughtwell Design LLC. Brad architectural expertise and skill in digital renderings helps his clients turn their dreams into realities. His projects include home remodels, consumer product development, and even the grand designs on the Tuacahn stage. You can often find him at Atwood Innovation Plaza meeting with Community Members, Students and Companies helping Design and Develop new ideas. Brad believes that everyone should have a charity that they contribute to and care about. As a member of the Movember Foundation, every November Brad proudly grows out his mustache to help change the face of men's health. He raises money and raises awareness of issues that affect men's health. Brad and his wife Ashley moved back to St. George after seven years in California. They knew this is where they wanted to raise their family. They bought a home in Ivins and love spending time camping and hiking with their four amazing kids.

Kayo Skandunas serves as the Executive Director at Habitat for Humanity of Southwest Utah, a nonprofit home builder and advocacy group that is globally recognized for its advancement of affordable home ownership opportunities. Kayo is passionate about human-rights issues and adopts a human-centric approach to leadership, employee development, and activism. Prior to his role with Habitat, Kayo served in various leadership roles in the public and private sector and credits his successes to a challenged upbringing that built character and grit. Kayo places high value on education, and earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Dixie State University, a master’s degree in Public Administration from Penn State, and he is currently a PhD candidate studying Industrial/Organizational Psychology at Grand Canyon University. In his spare time, he enjoys travelling and spending time in nature with his husband and dog.

Trevor joined Vista Healthcare and Southwest Spine and Pain Center from Intermountain Healthcare where he was the System Executive Director of Health Promotion and Wellness. In this role, Trevor oversaw all wellness programs for Intermountain and Select Health covering 26 hospitals, 180 clinics, and 37,000 employees. Prior to this role, he was a Regional Director for Intermountain Healthcare with accountability for Consumer Research, Senior Services, and Health Promotion and Wellness for the Southwest Region. He also holds appointments as an Adjunct Professor for Rocky Mountain University and Dixie State University instructing Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Health Promotion, Population Health, and Evidence-Based Practice. Trevor also holds an appointment as the treasurer for the Board of Directors for the Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine. He has also served as the Board Chair of the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce. Trevor holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degree from Southern Utah University, where he was a Dean's List and Honors Graduate. He also holds a Ph.D. from Rocky Mountain University. Furthermore, he is currently completing a post-doctoral program in healthcare administration and healthcare leadership. He has completed consulting work for Nike and Duke University and they have used study data from Trevor's research in their respective programs.

Andy Stephens began his professional leadership journey while coaching football at Dixie State University. He spent two seasons as the Defensive Line coach before he made a career switch and began working in career education at Stevens-Henager College where he was quickly promoted to Director of Admissions for the St. George Campus. A few years later he was asked to take over the leadership of the campus and was promoted to Executive Director. Andy was recognized as the top Executive Director over all of SHC's 16 campuses in only his second year at the helm. Andy was recognized as a Snow College Alumni 40 under Forty honoree in the 2016 Snow College Alumni Magazine. Andy has dedicated much of his time serving local youth groups, coaching youth sports, and spent time serving on the Board of Governors for the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce. In 2020, Andy made another career change when he left Stevens-Henager to join Intermountain St. George Regional Hospital as the Environmental Services Manager. Andy graduated from Dixie State University with a BS in Business Administration and he graduated with his MBA from Independence University. Andy and his wife Natalie are residents of St. George and they have 4 amazing boys.

After graduating with his MBA in 2012, Levi Swenson joined Northwestern Mutual on a quest to become a top producing financial advisor. Levi quickly became instrumental in the development and growth of the St.George, Utah office, while also spearheading strategic initiatives to help his clients achieve financial security. Levi’s client-first approach to wealth management has propelled him to top echelons of wealth management. Levi has been recognized as a Top 100-lives & new clients writer, a Platinum top 50 award recipient, and a Top 20 qualifier for the Lives Leader Summit as well as Forum. Levi has a passion for serving in the community. Most notably, he has hosted golf tournaments for Alex’s Lemonade Stand – a charity focused on helping fight childhood cancer. Levi graduated from Southern Utah University in 2010 with a bachelor’s in finance, and graduated with his MBA in 2012. During that time he also played baseball for SUU and was an academic all American. Levi and his wife Michelle have been married for 11 years and have three vivacious kids: Sophia, Lexi, and Jaxon who keep them very busy! When Levi is not with his clients, you will most likely find him spending time with his family, or on the golf course with friends.

Josh was born and raised in St George. “Really, I've spent most of my life living in the same area of St George. I graduated from Snow Canyon in ‘09 and DSU in 2018– took a “break” after high school.” After college, Josh’s first job was in marketing which inspired him to start thinking about being an entrepreneur. To feel the need of his employer, Josh taught himself graphic design. He spent $20 on an online course which has been one of the best career decisions. It gave him the confidence he needed to forge a path doing something he was truly passionate about. Josh came across the St. George Magazine and found the previous owners were no longer publishing it and hadn’t been for a couple of years. It seemed serendipitous, so he jumped for it and it has proven to be a great decision. Josh is married to his wife, Brooke, for 6 years this last September. They are preparing to welcome their first baby in February.

Lexie James Weeks is native to St. George, UT and recently returned to her roots after living in Los Angeles for 10 years. During her time in Los Angeles Lexie worked as a Professional Dancer whose credits include Kanye West, Florence + The Machine, Beyonce’s 4 Tour and others. In 2014 she became a Yoga Therapist through LMU and specializes in Trauma Informed & Yoga for Athletes. Lexie went on to be a private instructor for the LA Lakers & Extreme North Face Athletes. Born with an innate love for travel and connection Lexie has taught in over 20 different countries including Dubai, Costa Rica, Spain, Portugal, Indonesia and Thailand. Using her platform, Lexie became an ally for those on their journey from victim to survivor. Sharing her own story and working with organizations such as Take Back the Night, NO MORE, Local Women’s Centers and the Nike Women’s Project. Lexie currently works for the fastest growing new home builder in Southern Utah, Carefree Homes, while actively pursuing her real estate license. She and her husband, Richard May, eloped in March of 2021. Lexie continues to share her passion for dance and yoga by teaching at local studios. Some of her hobbies include road biking, Jiu Jitsu & hiking.