• Native of St. George, Utah, born and raised in the heart of Utah’s Dixie.

• Graduate of Dixie High School and Dixie College, later earning degrees from BYU and Creighton University School of Dentistry (DDS, 1970).

• Returned to St. George after an oral surgery internship in Baltimore and practiced dentistry and oral surgery locally for more than 25 years.

• Pioneer of dental implants and oral implantology in Southern Utah, placing some of the region’s first implants and advancing local oral-surgery standards.

🏛️ Civic Engagement

• Served on the St. George City Council, contributing to community planning and civic development.

• President of the St. George Rotary Club and board member of the Chamber of Commerce, promoting local business and community growth.

• Founding member and director of the Heritage Arts Foundation Board (Tuacahn), helping establish one of Southern Utah’s most celebrated cultural landmarks.

• Served on the advisory board for Zions Bank (Southern Utah Region) and the board of Strata Corporation, supporting regional economic development.

• Currently serves on the Advisory Board of Rocky Vista University in Ivins, Utah.

• Currently serves on the Board of Liberty Village in Hurricane, Utah.

🏅 Awards and Recognition

• Honored as “Man of the Year” (1995) by the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce for outstanding civic leadership.

• Recipient of the Utah Dental Association’s Distinguished Service Award (2001) for professional and community excellence.

• Received an Honorary Doctor of Humanities from the Utah State Board of Regents in 2000 for his contributions to higher education and the Dixie community.

📖 Advocacy and Heritage Preservation

• Actively involved in preserving and promoting Washington County’s history, contributing to local historical projects and educational outreach.

• Known for his lifelong advocacy of the Dixie heritage, helping ensure its story and values continue to be shared with future generations.