The Utah Valley Chamber has launched the Utah Valley Regional Alliance (UVRA), a leadership coalition created to align business, government and civic leaders around the long-term future of one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions.
Guided by a Board of Governors, the alliance will focus on regional priorities that no single organization can solve alone, including infrastructure, workforce development, housing, transportation, economic competitiveness and public-private collaboration. The alliance is designed to help ensure Utah Valley grows with intention, alignment and a shared long-term vision, the chamber said.
“Utah County is entering a defining chapter,” said Curtis Blair, president and CEO of the Utah Valley Chamber. “The question isn’t whether we’ll grow; it’s whether we’ll grow together. Nearly 90 years ago, leaders here created a ‘House of Ideas’ to help Utah Valley imagine what was possible. The Utah Valley Regional Alliance brings that same spirit forward, creating a place where today’s leaders can come together across industries and institutions, share ideas and help shape what Utah Valley becomes next.”
Unlike organizations focused on a single sector or governmental function, the alliance is intended to serve as a regional convening platform where leaders from business, education, government, transportation, healthcare, economic development and other key sectors can align around shared priorities. The need for that coordination has become increasingly important as Utah County prepares for significant population growth, future infrastructure demands and opportunities tied to long-term economic development and global events, the chamber said.
Utah County is expected to approach 1 million residents while facing major decisions related to housing, transportation and the 2034 Olympic legacy.
The alliance complements the chamber’s existing mission rather than replacing it. While the chamber will continue serving businesses through advocacy, networking, programming and member services, the alliance will focus on regional strategy and long-range planning.
“If the chamber is the voice of business, the alliance is the architect of the region,” Blair said.
“The greatest regions don’t happen by accident,” he said. “They are built by leaders who are willing to think beyond their own organizations and work together for the good of the entire community. That’s exactly what the Utah Valley Regional Alliance is designed to do.”
The alliance will be guided by a Board of Governors chaired by Harvey Scott, former chair of the Utah Valley Chamber, and composed of leaders from business, government, education and major institutions across Utah Valley. Members are selected based on their regional influence, strategic expertise and commitment to shaping the long-term future of the region.
Founding members of the UVRA Board of Governors are Harvey Scott, chair, chief development officer, Redmond Inc.; Charles Balch, Wasatch/Central Utah region president, Zions Bank; Mary C. Beckerle, former CEO, Huntsman Cancer Institute; Carine Clark, CEO, First Colony Mortgage; Greg Cook, founding executive, doTerra; Brady Fosmark, executive vice president, chief lending officer, Bank of Utah; Terry Grant, president and CEO, Altabank; Brandon Fugal, chairman and co-owner, Colliers International Utah; Jeremy Hafen, president and CEO, Clyde Cos. Inc.; Matt Hawkins, CEO, Waystar; Gary R. Herbert, former Utah governor and founder and advisor of the Gary R. Herbert Institute of Public Policy; Pete Evans, co-managing partner, Utah City & Flagship Cos.; Cameron Martin, president and CEO, Rocky Mountain University; Rocky Steele , senior vice president of business development, Trucordia; Sharlene Wells, chief public affairs officer, Mountain America Credit Union; Rich Israelsen, chief revenue officer, World Trade Center Utah; Paul Bingham, executive dean, Western Governors University; Kyle Hansen, hospital president, Intermountain Health; Skylar Beltran, Utah County commissioner; Keith Vorkink, vice president, Brigham Young University; and McKinnon Woodbury, vice president of development, Woodbury Corp.
Details about the alliance are at https://thechamber.org/about-us/board-of-governors/.
