Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is a volunteer decision-making body which is legally responsible for UHC's operations and finances. When selecting new members, the Board seeks broad representation in the following areas: institutions of higher learning, humanities disciplines, geographic location, community involvement, profession, gender, ethnicity, culture, and perspective.
Philip Barlow
Logan
philip.barlow@usu.edu
Jan Bennett, Past-Chair
Salt Lake City
janjesse@comcast.net
Mike Benson
Cedar City
benson@suu.edu
Nancy Bentley
Price
nbentley@arecil.org
Judith Billings
Park City
jbillings@email.utcourts.gov
Ami Jo Comeford
St. George
acomeford@dixie.edu
Mariah Cuch
Fort Duchesne
mariahc@utetribe.com
Gary Daynes, Chair
Pleasant Grove
gdaynes@westminstercollege.edu
Edwin Espinel
West Valley City
eespinel@utah.gov
Irene Fisher
Holladay
ifisher@xmission.com
Leslie Francis
Salt Lake City
francisl@law.utah.edu
Board of Directors Alumni 1975-2011
* deceased
+ past board chairs
Note: locations listed are places of residence during member's term of service
Basic Expectations of Every UHC Board Member
Every UHC Board Member is expected to:
- agree to make UHC a priority for his or her time, energy, and philanthropic efforts
- determine and evaluate UHC policies and procedures, and engage in long-range planning
- prepare for, attend, and participate actively in four meetings each year and occasional committee meetings
- serve actively on at least one committee
- review competitive grant proposals, determine funding levels, evaluate funded projects
- make an annual financial contribution to support UHC's operations and programs
- assist in identifying and procuring financial support for UHC from individual, corporate, and foundation sources
- serve as an advocate for the Utah Humanities Council and public humanities programs at every opportunity
In addition to the above the Board expects each member to fullfill at least one of the following specialized roles or skills:
- serve as a state legislative or national congressional liaison
- provide expertise in such areas as law, accounting, business, and public relations
- serve as a liaison with underserved groups
- support program development (to encourage public humanities program grant applications and to develop UHC program).
Board Member Nomination Form is due in March Each Year
Application Form: 
(pdf)
Nomination Form: (pdf)
Members serve three-year terms, renewable once. If you know someone who would make an energetic and qualified board member, please send your nomination to buckingham@utahhumanities.org.
Open Meetings Provision: Meetings of the Utah Humanities Council’s board of directors are open to the public.
February 10, 2012; Salt Lake City
April 27; Salt Lake City
August 2-4; Salt Lake City
November 2; TBA
