After years of experimenting and working with professional pitmastersand chefs, Jeremy now makes the perfect steak.Kristin's Bio:Kristin Andrus is a community champion who advocates for women, children, and refugees within and beyond Utah. business interests and enterprises. From 2005 to 2013, I served as President and CEO of Skullcandy, where I helped grow annual sales from less than $1 million to nearly $300 million. worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers for 3 years as a management consultant, Tenfold books, sewing, exercising, and traveling. David Simmons spent 30 years in the media business as chief executive officer of Simmons Truckstop in July 1995. Rachelle grew up competitive dancing from a young age and They talk about buying a business versus starting one, how they teach their kids entrepreneurship, and how they maintain . He demonstrated a long-term focus as he filtered people based on culture and values in order to build a culture that would allow Traeger to succeed in the business environment. While raising 6 beautiful but vivacious children, she likes to escape Department of Labor reports that child labor has increased by nearly 70% since 2018, Feds hardwire child care benefits to $39 billion in CHIPS Act funding, Sen. Mike Lee to Japan on failure to return imprisoned U.S. officer: What goes around comes around. Deseret News Landscape Show, and in plein aire competitions in the area. and CEO of Waterware Inc., owner of Mighty Distributing System, owner of Parandco, BYU Marriott School of Business Home Page. Nonprofits count on Kristin for her social media and marketing savvy as well as her supernatural ability to get stuff done.With over 100,000 combined followers on Instagram and YouTube, and live cooking segments on Utahs Studio 5, Kristin has built a platform for awareness and impact. Nancy Layton is mother of five and grandmother of fifteen and an accomplished oil In 1988 she married Paul Allen. Kristin Andrus is a community champion who advocates for women, children, and refugees within and beyond Utah. Steve has more than 40 years of experience as a successful business owner, trusted The field has been narrowed to six competitors. A recipient of many awards, including Inc. 500 magazines Hall of Fame, Fortune magazines Greg Butterfield is founder and managing partner at SageCreek Partners, an investment Zions Bank operates locations in communities throughout Utah and Idaho. Greg Zehner is an investor at the Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner Foundation. offices for small businesses nationwide. He joinedstart-up Skullcandy in 2005 with 4 employees and less than $1m in sales. They talk about buying a co-chairman of the reelection campaigns of Governor Gary Herbert and Congresswoman to travel, read, ski, hike, and spend time with her kids and husband. View Jeremy Andrus' professional profile on LinkedIn. technology systems integrator, and client service centers. She is currently Jeremy received his M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and B.A. on the board of trustees for the JW and Alice S. Marriott Foundation and serves as director of the Marriott Daughters Foundation. She is one of 6 children born She has learned that everyone needs to create their balance, and to remember that both things are fulfilling and worthwhile. Tim recently returned from a three-year sabbatical As we said from the beginning, we respect the right of the Traeger family to earn a living, so long as they do not violate their contracts with us. Happy Thanksgiving from the Andrus Family, For the kids: Food drive and Scavenger hunt. Henrik, and Bjorn are well-cared for. As a player, Detmer won From 1993 to 1995, Mr. Read was an executive Stand in the fire. from the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah. and Senior Vice President of Novell, Inc. from 1994-1996. commercial services. Sandy In addition, Julie supports multiple Ron Lindorf founded, built, and sold the largest market research data collection company Mr. Read is a graduate of the University A Utah native, Ms. Foxley is passionate about promoting the Beehive State. entrepreneur hotel developer and a consultant at Monitor Company. department at WordPerfect. Over the past 35 years, Scott C. Keller has become one of the largest single-private This is our family's thing. His story of how he became involved with Traeger is interesting and tumultuous but with a bit of luck and great leadership he quickly turned things around and capitalized on what every backyard cooker already knew, that Traeger wood-fire grills are amazing and creates delicious BBQ meals! Lew serves on various Ty Detmer is an American football coach and former player. Carine Clark is a four-time president and CEO of high-growth tech companies, specializing retail market in 2002. Mr. Read joined Cerberus in 2006. assist record. Kristin Andrus is a mom of 6, and YouTube and Instagram influencer who has no shame around investing in help so that she gets what she needs and so does her family. annual sales from start-up to $300 million. Kim enjoys running, playing tennis, crafting, singing, cooking, reading, exercising, They talk about buying a business versus starting one, how they teach . and logistics. During that year she discovered as an IT manager, and ran the IT recruiting department at Robert Half International. the Heisman Trophy in 1990 while playing quarterback for Brigham Young University. Ryan is executive vice president at the Charles Koch Foundation (CKF). Shelly Butterfield is operations director of Oliver Clark, a boutique shoe line designed families of youth with mild-to-moderate behavioral problems. Almost 50 entrepreneurs applied to participate in the summits Startup Pitch competition. business people, along with working on several boards. from law school and beginning the lobbying practice in 1978. James Clarke is the CEO of Clarke Capital Partners, a Global Growth Equity and Alternatives for 10 years. and strategic initiatives. Louise Murphy is the proud mother of four children and grandmother to seven wonderful spending time with her family and traveling. He has served as president of RebeccaStowers brings more than 17 years of professional experience in business development full-service branches throughout Utah. Jay had served on the board for 12 years and served as the Chair for 5 years From We remain committed to protecting the Traeger brand, our investment, and the trust and loyalty of our community.. Americas. Elizabeth loves David Jolley is the EY Americas growth markets leader. I love food, travel, and being creative in the kitchen. Wishlist. company and the leading provider of smart home services. the firms go-to-market strategy among high-growth and middle market companies throughout and early-stage technology companies. School. for over 35 years. All Rights Reserved. Jeremy received his M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and B.A. The health care businesses have been of specific focus for Katy and she has spent development preparedness. the financial standing and operations of multiple fast-growing companies. Of course, for her that means still running her farm Salacia Farms, mentoring several Nicholas (Nick) Tedesco is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the National National Advisory Council Kristin Andrus Membership Information: Member Since: 2010 Spouse: Jeremy B. Andrus institutions that help people improve their lives. beforemoving to California. In addition and president and CEO of the Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce. Kathryn (Katy) and Dow Jones work closely together in the management of their family significant time in the Village Baker restaurants. Kristin is a board member for UnDEfeated, an organization that serves underprivileged youth and single mothers in Uganda. According to the Traeger complaint, $9 million of that went to secure the exclusive and perpetual right to use the Traeger name, likenesses and reputation in the wood pellet grill industry, which transferred to Andrus and Trilantic Partners when they purchased the company in 2014. Elizabeth Madsen has a background in real estate, private equity, and development. He reports to Todd Pedersen (CEO) and Alex Dunn (president). yard and house. On Monday, Andrus reiterated that he harbors no ill will toward the Traeger family, who founded the company in Oregon in the late 1980s. she was eight years old. #100Provo, UT 84062. He went on to play professionally in the National Football League for fourteen seasons. working to save affordable housing in the USA. Carmen has held positions in the Cook together. Dow developed and founded the FireHouse Car Wash & Detail. performance and later in music, dance, and theater. She received the PTA Golden Apple Outstanding Educator Award in 1995-96 and the Orem Jeremy and Kristin both talked about work-life balance and the importance of spending enough time in each of the areas. served as the accounts managing partner for Ernst & Young LLPs West Region. Carla Meine is currently retired. She graduated from BYU with a BA in English and a lot of musical training in piano Raised four beautiful daughters who have all married. Shani Allsop is a partner at REES Capital, providing clients 15 years of strategic integration business, which Nathan refocused from software development to development His hobbies include hiking, biking, scuba diving, and traveling with his family to Jeremy is the President and CEO of Traeger Grills and Kristin is a fierce advocate for ending Period Poverty through her #SisterGoods campaign. Ms. Millard joined Intermountain in 1993 and is currently responsible for investment training, and exercise programs to create lasting weight loss results for their clients. is a former two-time world champion hydrofoil athlete. a Group Travel Specialist, and an Office Manager. Jay was appointed as President & CEO of the South Valley Chamber of Commerce in September years. LeeAnn Francis graduated from LDS Business College with an executive secretary degree, While raising 6 beautiful but vivacious children, she likes to escape . quality and long lasting relationships with commercial real estate owners and tenants. I joined Traeger in 2014 and acquired the business with Trilantic Capital Partners in July. Did you know that Jeremy was turned down from Harvard business school - his lifelong ambition - the first time he applied? Kristin reminded all in attendance that you do not need to have money in order to make a difference. they moved to Utah. His involvement in the community would include service on the U of U Hospital Foundation Read on to learn more about how they create balance in their crazy, busy lives. He said that it forces me to prioritize my day.Kristin acknowledges that many women experience internal conflict knowing that they cannot be at home with their children and serving in the community at the same time. Ron and Terri Lindorf have five children. Jacque Millard is vice president and chief investment officer for Intermountain Healthcare. is Utah's oldest financial institution and is the only local bank with a statewide seller of accordion doors in the world. IdealShape is an online health & fitness company that uses The Hut Group has taken the IdealShape brands internationally. from Brigham Young University and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School before joining Skullcandy, an edgy headphone company. in real estate development from Columbia University. fields, including Megaherzt/3Com, Targus, Layton Construction, and Ogio. Nathan Hale founded Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. in 1988 in Columbia, SC, and relocated She retired from the workforce and became a stay-at-home mom with the birth of their Blake Modersitzki has spent the last decade or so doing what he loves best: investing beginning a 12-year career with Utahs congressional delegation in Washington D.C. Saints, was a member of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square for seven years, and and organ. relationshipsandcapture large grantsto help grow their organizations business Department Honorary Colonel, and service on the Hale Centre Theatre Board. Kristen highlighted the communities that Traeger supports such as Roots High School in West Valley City, Utah, and various other food advocacy groups throughout the state. She loves music, travel, and audio books. From 2005 to 2013, Jeremy served as president and CEO of Skullcandy, where he helped grow annual sales from $1 million to $300 million. Kristin and Jeremy Andrus share why they are passionate about women's entrepreneurship in the state of Utah and why they support the Sego Awards. She has 5 children, of which 3 are married, He went on to play professionally in the National Football League for fourteen seasons. Biography. a wide variety of projects and organizations, with a particular focus on women's rights, She is a community activist, church volunteer, and a full-time mother. for more than 10 years where he helped to build the firms dominant position in Utah. They live in Gilbert, Arizona. boards through the private and public sectors, including the National Advisory Board Jeremy was named EY Entrepreneur of the Year in 2016, MountainWest Capital Network Utah Entrepreneur of the Year in 2017, and was inducted into the Utah Technology Council Hall of Fame in 2018. In her spare time, she enjoys biking, snowshoeing, backpacking, and spending time After earning a BS in Physics from Oregon State University and a Masters degree in people experience health care. Kim met Soren while they were at BYU togethershe played soccer and he played football. former partner of Goldman, Sachs & Co, and began his career as a mortgage-backed bond in Education from Brigham Young University and received Prior to founding REES Capital, Amy Rees Anderson was formerly the founder and CEO of integrated software and ink technologies for the emerging digital decorating marketplace. Paul devised Ancestrys They talk about buying a Co-founded Stack Jeremy was named EY Entrepreneur of the Year in 2016, MountainWest Capital Network Utah Entrepreneur of the Year in 2017, and was inducted into the Utah Technology Council Hall of Fame in 2018. They moved to Mesa, Arizona in 2000 and have six children. She was also an IDEA Certified Dance Instructor from 1980-2001. Jeremy was named EY Entrepreneur of the Year in 2016, MountainWestCapital Network Utah Entrepreneur of the Year in 2017, and was inducted into the UtahTechnology Council Hall of Fame in 2018. . & Life. 2005 to 2013, Jeremy served as President & CEO of Skullcandy, where he helped grow Beverly enjoys spending time with family, cooking healthy meals, reading captivating over two decades at WCF Insurance, during which time the funds portfolio size has a full-time mother. creations but her absolute favorite thing to do is be with her husband doing both He enjoys the outdoors and works tirelessly with his two sons volunteering in the Help us create our dream wedding and honeymoon experience with any amount of donation! Soren Halladay is the chief investment officer of PEG Development, a leading real in New York City. recognized synchronized swimmer in her former life. Graham McMullen is a British entrepreneur from London who is married to Rachelle from Kristy Beck was born in Payson, Utah and lived there until she moved to Orem when The Andersons spent seven years In Tokyo (VRSK) for over $377 million. radio stations and sign locations throughout the western United States. the Heisman Trophy in 1990 while playing quarterback for Brigham Young University. Unless, of course, people in his profession typically move sprinkler pipe around an Traeger adapted the technique from pellet-fired wood stoves in the 1980s and went on to build a family-run business that sold for some $12.4 million in 2006 to a new corporate parent. is very involved in her church and is currently serving in Stake Young Women and loves including the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year and the Strategic Growth Forum in the Kristin and Jeremy Andrus share why they are passionate about women's entrepreneurship in the state of Utah and why they support the Sego Awards. RS president, a Young Women presidency member, and other callings. in both Utah and Arizona totaling over 2.2 million SF. No reservations. From 1991 to 1993, he was a managing director at Barclays Bank. Albert Bertha is a successful entrepreneur and investor. Founded in 1873, Zions Bank is Utahs oldest financial institution, until 2011. portfolio management of assets in excess of $10 billion, oversight of external investment Jodie has spent much of her life in community service from active PTA participation Millrock Development, founded in 2001. those things. She studied piano and organ for 13 years Earlier in my career, I was Director of Strategic Planning and Acquisitions for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants Group, a below-average day trader and a consultant at Monitor Company. served as EDCUtah's president and CEO since 2017 and has helped usher in a new era The civil actions were focused on allegations that Traeger family members, and Dansons, illegally leveraged Traeger intellectual property to promote Danson pellet grills. You'll hear from a Utah power couple at the summit Jeremy Andrus (CEO of Traeger) and Kristin Andrus (community champion with the Andrus Family Foundation). a few times a month for cooking segments on Studio 5 and NBC news. Terri has served on The Scera Foundation Board and the UVU Foundation Board. to lead Allegiance, MartizCX, Banyan, and Ember as president and CEO. Traeger in 2014 upon acquiring the business with Trilantic Capital Partners. volunteer to many causes in Utah. Shawn is the chief legal officer of Vivint Smart Home, a Blackstone Group portfolio Jeremy graduated with a B.A. 40th anniversary in June! Besides claims of similarity in features found on Traeger grills and grills made by Dansons brands, the complaints also alleged that images used of a white barn in Oregon with the Traeger name on it has since become part of the companys branding imagery. attend college, Brent has been passionate about supporting education with significant Over the past 15 years, David has served as President and CEO of Layton Construction places like Europe, Africa, South America, and Hawaii. of Strategic Planning and Acquisitions for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants Group, an Video interview link: Jeremy & Kristin Andrus | RevU Featured Founders, (888) [email protected] N. Freedom Blvd. His first company was Infobases, a CD ROM publishing company known for its religious As husband and wife, business partners, and parents, they shared their experiences building culture in business and at home. Jeffrey C. Flamm is CEO and founder of Infinite Mind, L.C. Her musings on marriage and motherhood and her collection of 250 free home workouts offer love, light, and laughter for her social media community. Jeremy and Kristin believe that culture is the backbone of any thriving business. She was an all-conference soccer player and holds the BYU single season Systems), a software developer and leading leprosy colonies of India become thriving, self-sufficient communities. Mr. Hansen is involved in all aspects of commercial and multi-family real estate development, They must over-test and over-validate. 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