Utah Board of Higher Education Meeting
: June 23, 2026
Virtual Conference via Zoom
3:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Bridgerland Technical College Leadership
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MINUTES
Board Members Present
Amanda Covington, Chair
Jon Cox, Vice Chair
Javier Chavez Jr.
Jodi Hart
Danny Ipson
Garrett Largent
Steve Neeleman
Aaron Skonnard
Board Members Absent
Jeremy Hafen
Cydni Tetro
Office of the Commissioner
Geoffrey Landward, Commissioner
Alison Adams, General Counsel and Board Secretary
Brynn Fronk, Executive Assistant to the Utah Board of Higher Education
Angie Stallings, Deputy Commissioner and COO
Nate Talley, Deputy Commissioner and CFO
Other Guests
Lisa Moon
Chair Amanda Covington called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m.
Committee of the Whole
Bridgerland Technical College Leadership
Chair Covington noted that a search will be conducted to select the next president of Bridgerland Technical College. She provided a brief biography of Lisa Moon, the proposed candidate for the interim president role.
Board member Largent moved to appoint Lisa Moon as interim president of Bridgerland Technical College, effective July 1, 2026. Board member Chavez Jr. seconded the motion, and the Board members in attendance voted unanimously in favor. The motion passed.
Lisa expressed her appreciation for the opportunity to serve as interim president and shared her deep commitment to Bridgerland Technical College and technical education. Commissioner Landward voiced his support for Lisa’s appointment and thanked the Board for its thoughtful selection.
Board member Neeleman moved to adjourn. Board member Hart seconded the motion, and the Board members in attendance voted unanimously in favor. The motion passed.
The meeting adjourned at 3:39 p.m.
Alison A. Adams, Secretary
Date Approved: July 9, 2026