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 At 42, Sean Reyes became Utah's 21st Attorney General in 2013, revitalizing the office with leadership and innovative programs. He won the 2014 election by a large margin and was recognized as a rising star by the Republican National Committee in 2015. 

 Phil Wolfgramm has over 25 years of experience in hospitality and real estate, starting as a hotel shuttle driver and moving up to General Manager at various hotel chains. He also led the development of Sheraton Garden Grove Anaheim South and Embassy Suites Glendale. In 2008, he became Head of Acquisitions at Kam Sang Company, overseeing over $2 billion in real estate transactions. 

Koloa Wolfgramm manages acquisitions, financing, and due diligence in real estate, with over $350 million in acquisitions in 18 months. He has experience in billion-dollar private equity deals and was previously involved in a venture-backed PropTech startup and a New York venture capital firm specializing in LegalTech and PropTech. 

In the mid-1980s, The Jets, a  group of siblings from Minneapolis, rose to fame with hits like 'Crush On You' and 'Make It Real'. They achieved success across multiple music charts and won awards and was nominated for a Grammy in 1988. With an international fan base, they toured worldwide and sold over 3 million records. 

Fa'avae Fa'avae is the Owner of F2 Manufacturing LLC and CEO of Island Avenue, a surf and streetwear brand featured in Nordstrom. He co-owns the vegan burger chain "Beleaf Burgers" and the NFT Restaurant "Bored & Hungry". Fa'avae is on the board of the National ACE and The "T.U.T Foundation", providing tools in low-income communities. 

 Eric is an Olympic Gold Medalist in Men’s Beach Volleyball, bringing home the hardware from the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia, and was a driving force on the AVP tour for 16 years. 

 Tumua Tavana is a notable figure in corporate partnerships and sports, with a background in Olympic sports and marketing. She started as a USA Women's Water Polo athlete, winning gold at the 2012 Olympics, then worked in sports marketing at The Coca-Cola Company. She currently works as a Senior Vice President of Client and Employee Success at the Utah Jazz.

Professor Allen's research covers religiosity, coping strategies, and well-being, especially among Polynesians. Leading the Polynesian Psychology Research Team, he conducts interventions in the South Pacific. As an associate professor at Brigham Young University, he has received research grants, published in scientific journals, and held leadership roles in psychological associations.