Utah Valley Regional Alliance Launches to Shape Future Growth
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PROVO, Utah, Oct. 21, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- The Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce has launched the Utah Valley Regional Alliance (UVRA), a new leadership coalition aimed at aligning business, government, and civic leaders to shape the region’s long-term future. As Utah County experiences unprecedented growth, the UVRA seeks to address critical regional priorities such as infrastructure, workforce development, housing, transportation, economic competitiveness, and public-private collaboration.
Curtis Blair, president and CEO of the Utah Valley Chamber, emphasized the importance of collective effort in the region's development.
The UVRA is designed to serve as a regional convening platform, bringing together influential leaders from various sectors, including business, government, education, transportation, healthcare, and economic development. The Alliance is chaired by Harvey Scott, former chair of the Utah Valley Chamber, and includes members such as Charles Balch, Mary C. Beckerle, Carine Clark, and others listed in the press release.
Blair explained that the UVRA complements the Chamber’s existing mission rather than replacing it. The Alliance’s Board of Governors will work on regional strategy and long-range planning, ensuring that Utah Valley grows with intention, alignment, and a shared vision for the future.
The region is expected to approach one million residents, facing significant decisions related to housing, transportation, and the 2034 Olympic legacy. The UVRA aims to help the community navigate these challenges by fostering cross-sector collaboration and long-range planning. 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 UVRA will be guided by a Board of Governors chaired by Harvey Scott, former chair of the Utah Valley Chamber, and composed of influential 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 include:
- Harvey Scott, UVRA Board of Governors Chair, Chief Development Officer, Redmond Inc. - Charles Balch, Wasatch/Central Utah Region President, Zions Bank - Mary C. Beckerle, Former Chief Executive Officer, Huntsman Cancer Institute - Carine Clark, Chief Executive Officer, First Colony Mortgage - Greg Cook, Founding Executive, doTERRA - Brady Fosmark, Executive Vice President, Chief Lending Officer, Bank of Utah - Terry Grant, President & Chief Executive Officer, Altabank - Brandon Fugal, Chairman & Co-Owner, Colliers International Utah - Jeremy Hafen, President & Chief Executive Officer, Clyde Companies Inc. - Matt Hawkins, Chief Executive Officer, Waystar - Gary R. Herbert, Former Utah Governor and Founder & Advisor of Gary R. Herbert Institute of Public Policy - Pete Evans, Co-Managing Partner, Utah City & Flagship Companies - Cameron Martin, President & Chief Executive Officer, 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 - McKinnon Woodbury, Vice President of Development, Woodbury Corporation
The UVRA’s goals include addressing infrastructure needs, enhancing workforce development, improving transportation, and boosting economic competitiveness. By aligning regional leadership around these shared priorities, the UVRA seeks to ensure that Utah Valley grows in a way that benefits all its residents. The Alliance will complement the Chamber’s existing mission rather than replacing it, with the Chamber continuing to serve businesses through advocacy, networking, programming, and member services.
In summary, the Utah Valley Regional Alliance is a significant step forward in shaping the region’s future, bringing together diverse stakeholders to address critical issues and ensure sustainable growth.