Russ Bulloch has been a retirement planning advisor at Utah Retirement Systems since September 2019. Before that, he worked as a securities examiner for the Utah Division of Securities and as a private financial advisor for Edward Jones Investment and Zions Wealth Management. Prior to entering the financial services industry in 2003, Russ worked in the aerospace industry for 16 years.

Russ earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling with his wife, Tammy, and spending time with their family, which includes five children and nineteen grandchildren. Additionally, he has a passion for cowboy poetry, often incorporating it into his presentations. He also enjoys oil painting, which he thinks will become a more substantial part of his life in retirement.

Michelle Doerr is the president of Anavah Consulting LLC and a trainer for the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Management Assistance Team. Her workshops and courses are designed to enhance connections among people, between humans and wildlife, and with landscapes. She integrates Adlerian psychology — a counseling theory focused on social connection — with ecological principles to foster personal, cultural and environmental health in conservation efforts.

Michelle holds a master's degree in wildlife management from the University of Missouri and has extensive experience working with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the archery industry. In addition to being a national faculty member for the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, she also teaches "Nature in Counseling" as an adjunct faculty member at Adler Graduate School.

When she's not teaching, Michelle loves RV camping, enjoying nature art and attending live music. She also co-authored a book with her daughter titled "Grapevine: A Mother and Daughter's Tangled Journey Through an Eating Disorder."

Dr. Elaine Schnabel is an assistant professor at Weber State University's Lindquist College of Arts and Humanities. She has a Ph.D. in organizational communication, specializing in contentious conversations about politics, religion and gender, from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She also has a master's in organizational rhetoric from Purdue University and a master's in theology from Fuller Theological Seminary.

Her research has been published in various academic journals, including Management Communication Quarterly and Communication and Critical/Cultural Studies. New to Utah, Dr. Schnabel has enjoyed exploring the Northern Utah trails system and is currently volunteering with the Trails Foundation of Northern Utah to generate useful survey data for trail management.

Brent Sonzini has worked with many employee benefit plans, ranging from medical, dental, long-term disability and life insurance to retirement plans, such as 401(k), 403(b), 457, and pension plans. Brent graduated with a bachelor's degree from the University of Utah and an MBA from Westminster College.

Brent has been with Utah Retirement Systems for 27 years in various capacities on the organization's health and benefits and retirement sides. As a member of the Retirement Planning team, he specializes in training employees on how to best prepare for retirement and utilize their retirement benefits to their advantage. Brent is passionate about helping people plan and prepare for their retirement, whether that's next year or many years down the road.

Dr. Tara L. Teel is a Professor in the Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources at Colorado State University. Her work focuses on improving conservation decision making through understanding human thought and behavior and building social science capacity among conservation professionals. Much of her research has been devoted to examining human-wildlife relationships in the U.S. and globally, focusing on employing concepts and methodologies from social psychology to study human values toward wildlife, attitudes and behaviors toward wildlife-related issues, and the social factors underlying human-wildlife conflict.

Professor Teel works closely with conservation agencies and organizations in applying social science to inform their planning, management and communication efforts. She also served as President of the Social Science Working Group of the Society for Conservation Biology (SCB) 2009-14. She has organized many social science training sessions for practitioners, including a human dimensions certification program for wildlife professionals in North America, social science short courses for SCB annual meetings, and a training program emphasizing best practices in protected area management and conservation social science for forest service officers in India. Professor Teel received her Ph.D. in human dimensions of natural resources from CSU and M.S. and B.S. degrees in fisheries and wildlife management from Utah State University.

Dr. Sarah Walker is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources at Colorado State University. Dr. Walker's research investigates human well-being as a tool for designing environmental solutions that work for people and nature. Her research and teaching center on the belief that environmental solutions should prioritize inclusion in both process and outcome.

Much of Dr. Walker's work is focused on climate adaptation and conservation interventions, rural livelihoods, changing environments and the health and well-being benefits of spending time in nature. As a researcher, facilitator and teacher, Sarah relies heavily on participatory methods and processes. She completed her master's and PhD at CSU, and her postdoctoral training at the University of Colorado Boulder as a NatureNet Fellow with The Nature Conservancy.

Dr. Rye B. Vigil is the president of RBV Consulting LLC and longtime higher education administrator. Rye brings over 15 years of experience in fostering adaptive, people-centered workplaces. As a dynamic and highly sought-after speaker and trainer, Rye delivers impactful presentations at both local and national levels, focusing on leadership, organizational change and culture-building.

In their consulting work, Rye guides organizations in embedding human-centered strategies that enhance collaboration, efficiency and employee well-being. Additionally, Rye is known for facilitating transformative learning experiences for faculty and staff within higher education, helping them integrate innovative and effective practices into their work. Rye's ability to connect with and empower professionals, paired with deep knowledge and a touch of humor, positions Rye as a leader in championing values-driven organizations.

Taylor Coons has devoted 20 years to public service with the state of Utah, including the past 10 years working with the Division of Technology Services. When not immersed in the intricacies of "Google stuff," Taylor can be found tackling a variety of home improvement projects, exploring the world of 3D printing, or indulging in the thrilling (and sometimes crash-prone) hobby of drone building and flying.

Ryan Allred believes that technology should empower, not overwhelm. As a Google Workspace expert, he specializes in demystifying complex tools and showing others how to use them to achieve their goals. When away from the "Googleverse," Ryan enjoys wrestling his kids and playing chess.

Nichole Mosteller has worked for the state of Utah for 19 years, 11 of which have been at the Division of Technology Services. She enjoys the continuous learning opportunities that come with ever-changing technology and loves collaborating with the Google Workspace team. In her free time, Nichole likes to spend time with her family doing summer activities, especially relaxing by the pool.

Riley Peck is the director of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. Although new in that role, he started working for the DWR in 2006 as a native aquatics technician. In 2009, Riley transitioned to working as a wildlife biologist before eventually being promoted to Central Region wildlife program manager in 2016. He worked in that role until 2019, when he became the once-in-a-lifetime species coordinator. Riley then served as the agency's legislative liaison from 2019 until becoming director in January 2025.

Riley has a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Utah and a master's in plant and wildlife science from Brigham Young University. He has always had a passion for the outdoors, wildlife conservation and baseball. (Go Cubs!) Riley lives in Eagle Mountain with his wife, Krista, and their four children.

Ben Nadolski is the mayor of Ogden City. He assumed office on Jan. 2, 2024, bringing extensive experience to the role. His background includes two terms on the Ogden City Council and a 23-year career with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. During his time at the DWR, he worked as an aquatic biologist, served as the agency's legislative liaison and managed operations in Northern Utah as a regional supervisor.

Ben has dedicated his professional life to natural resources, wildlife, habitat protection and restoration, public administration, policy, finance, and leadership. He is a passionate advocate for youth sports and has been instrumental in many local initiatives, including the development of Ogden's "Untamed" Competitive Sports Club, the renovation of Marshall White Center, and the improvements of 4th Street Ball Park.

Ben met his wife Jaynee at Weber State University, where she was a two-sport athlete and he played football. Ben also holds a master's of fisheries biology at Utah State University. They have two teenage daughters, Hazel and Millie.

Doug Fabrizio is the host and executive producer of "RadioWest," which is a "show for the wildly curious" that explores the world through in-depth conversations with writers, filmmakers, scientists, thinkers and others. The show airs on KUER 90.1 (NPR Utah).

Doug has been reporting for KUER News since 1987, and became news director in 1993. In 2001, he became host and executive producer of KUER's "RadioWest," a one-hour conversation/call-in show on KUER 90.1 in Salt Lake City. He has gained a reputation for his thoughtful style, and has interviewed everyone from Isabel Allende to the Dalai Lama, and from Madeleine Albright to Desmond Tutu. His interview skills landed him a spot as a guest host of the national NPR program, "Talk of the Nation." He has won numerous awards for his reporting and for his work with "RadioWest" and KUED's "Utah NOW" from such organizations as the Society of Professional Journalists, the Utah Broadcasters Association, the Public Radio News Directors Association and the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.