Committees

Finance/Audit Committee

Reviews the finances of the association, aids the treasurer and ED in preparing budgets, and making recommendations for short and long term revenue options.

Chair: Jason Giatras

Members: Scott Monson, Dave Clarke

Legislative/Advocacy Committee

Designed to be the sounding board for the community. This committee and its members are here to listen to the community at large and determine the issues we care about, work through possible solutions, and bring forth our concerns/solutions to elected officials. In addition, this committee monitors legislation that can impact the industry and is a voice in support of assisted living communities.

Chair: Bobby Ginn

Members: Dave Clarke, Scott Monson, Jesse Buntjer

Membership Committee

The committee is responsible for developing member benefits and engaging with communities to determine the need. All efforts are geared to increasing the member satisfaction of the association and creating value-add opportunities to increase and retain membership.

Chair: Wade Vest

Members: Cecelia Hitzke, Johnny Del Vecchio, Jason Giatras

Marketing, PR & Technology Committee

Is responsible for developing the overall marketing strategy of the association. This committee determines the strategy and topics for marketing to members and to the public.

Chair: Cameron Harris

Members: Rachel Jones, Jesse Buntjer, Kayden Grenko, Pamela Hill (Beacon Therapy),

Education Committee

This committee will determine the needs of the industry in regards to courses and education. The objective is to create events that are valuable to membership. Events should also increase awareness within the industry. This committee will review current educational events and policies to make sure we are meeting the needs of the membership and staying current.

Chair: Vance Child

Members: Johnny Delvecchio, Wade Vest, Heather Reeves, Cameron Harris, Ben Gillie (HPSI), Val Ely (US Foods), Danny O’Very (Lecticon), Eve Ness (Abbington Layton)

Conference Committee

The conference committee is responsible for preparing and organizing the UALA annual conference in May and the golf tournament in September. The conference chair will determine the date and location and provide assignments to committee members. Tasks include; Speakers, Presentation Topics, Venue Details, Sponsors, Registration, Raffle Prizes, and more.

Chair: Heather Reeves

Members: Rachel Jones, Rodney Washburn, Bobby Ginn, Cade Russell (Elevated Group), Val Ely (US Foods), Marjorie Hansen (Servpro), Amber Jackson (BluSky Restoration)

Regulatory Committee Regulatory Committee

monitors and responds to regulatory and legislative developments impacting Utah’s assisted living industry. It advises UALA leadership, advocates for fair and effective regulations, and educates members on compliance and best practices. The committee works closely with state agencies to ensure providers are informed and residents are protected.

Chair: Greg Atwood

Members: Cece Hitzke, Rodney Washburn, Kayden Grenko

Join a Committee!

If you're interested in getting more involved with UALA, we’d love to have you join one of our committees! It’s a great way to connect with peers, share your expertise, and help shape the future of assisted living in Utah. To learn more or express your interest, please email Brittany at brittany@utahassistedliving.org.