Sunwest Bank Charitable Foundation, based in Sandy, has appointed Nathaniel Scott as executive director. He will guide the organization's strategic vision, deepen domestic and global partnerships, and expand the reach and impact of Hovde Homes worldwide. Scott has more than 15 years of leadership experience at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), where he directed complex, multi-country initiatives across Latin America, Africa and Asia. His career has focused on expanding economic opportunity, strengthening community resilience, and building systems to serve vulnerable populations. Scott has led large technical teams, managed multimillion-dollar development portfolios, and forged public-private partnerships to drive sustainable, locally led solutions. He has experience collaborating with governments, nonprofits and community organizations to advance equity and improve the lives of those most at risk. Prior to joining Sunwest, Scott founded Meetinghouse Consulting, where he launched blended finance mechanisms that attracted early-stage impact investors and empowered local entrepreneurs in underserved regions. He previously served as the director for the Sustainable Ecosystems & Economic Development office for USAID in Bogota, Colombia, leading USAID's largest technical office in Latin America. Over his career, he has held multiple leadership positions at USAID across several countries worldwide. Founded in 1969, Sunwest Bank has over $4 billion in assets and offices in Utah and five other states.
