The Board | Moab Area Chamber of Commerce

	Sarah Sidwell - President I grew up in Moab hiking and 4-wheeling all over the red rock country. Later in life, I discovered the river and all the fun and adventure it had to offer. I didn't start out to be a guide, but kind of fell into it when I decided that I wasn't getting enough time outdoors. Tag-A-Long Expeditions hired me on and I quickly moved up through the ranks. I am now a senior guide and Sales/Marketing Director of Tag-A-Long. I still love getting out and exploring and that’s where you can find me when I’m not at my desk. Moab is my home, and there’s no better place on earth!
	Matt Mecham - Eastern Utah Comunity Credit Union - Vice President/Secretary Matt is the Branch Manager of Eastern Utah Federal Credit Union. While not a native to Moab, Matt and his family are grateful to call Moab home. Prior to his switch to a career in banking, for many years, Matt was a high school educator and athletic coach. He is an advocate for strong bonds between Moab’s business community and its schools. Matt is a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was awarded a bachelor’s degree from UNC-Chapel Hill and recently a MBA from the University of Phoenix. He looks forward to using the acquired knowledge to help members of the local business community. Matt and his wife are the proud parents of 5 children and enjoy participating in all of the incredible family activities that makes Moab special. Matt has been actively involved in a number organizations in Moab, including serving on the Board of Directors of the Moab Charter School and the Museum of Moab. He is also active in the adoption movement. Through his service, Matt hopes to help forge a strong bond between Moab’s past (the Museum), its present (the Chamber of Commerce), and its future (Moab Charter School). We love the Moab and the entire surrounding area. Moab is a wonderful place to visit, to live, to raise a family, and grow a business. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to serve the current and future members of the Moab Area Chamber of Commerce, as well as the citizens and visitors of Moab.
	Judy Copeland /Treasurer Judy is employed by Zax Restaurant
	Beth McCue Beth McCue is the vice president and branch manager of Zions Bank in Moab. McCue has been in Moab since July of 2006 and is actively involved in the community, serving on the board of trustees for Seekhaven, the Moab Rotary International and the Moab Area Chamber of Commerce. McCue was previously a branch manager for Zions Bank in the Salt Lake City, Utah area, managing branches in Sandy City, Taylorsville and Cottonwood Heights. Prior to moving to Utah with her family in 1993, McCue lived in the San Francisco, California area, where she managed several bank branches. McCue has more than 25 years experience in the banking industry. McCue enjoys being involved in the Moab community as well as exploring the Four Corners area of the United States. McCue has three children and six grandchildren.
	Tara Richardson Tara is the manager of Mountain America Credit Union and has worked in the Moab financial industry for 20 years as a commercial lending assistant and manager along with various other duties. As a native of Moab Tara has enjoyed growing up, working and now raising her children in this wonderful community. Tara has served on the Chamber Board of Directors as the Secretary this past year.
	Randy Day - Randy has been licensed in real estate since 1983, and became Principal Broker in 1989. Randy has sold and listed all types of property including vacant lots, homes, commercial, ranches/farms, and has done several development projects in Moab. Randy has been involved in his church, and many civic activities in and around the Moab area. Randy loves his family and wife of 25+ years. Randy has been called Mr. Friendly and has never met a stranger. Randy knows the Moab market very well and will work hard to find you what you are looking for.
	Steve Lawry - I retired from selling real estate on the Monterey Peninsula in 2001 and then my wife and I moved to Moab to raise our daughter whi is in 5th grade at HMK school. In 2004 Jason Taylor and I started Canyonlands Jeep Adventures LLC. The job I love is driving the school bus. Steve has been active in the Chamber and served on our School Crisis Financial Committee. Steve, his wife Kathleen, and daughter, Aspen, enjoy being involved with the schools and dance in the Moab area.
	Norm Knapp - Norm is the General Manger of Moab Auto Group. He relocated from Bridger Valley Wyoming in 2007 to manage Moab Chevrolet. When Moab Chevrolet and Moab Ford merged and became Moab Auto Group in 2008, Norm took over as General Manager for both Dealerships. Before relocating to Moab, Norm was owner/operator of a Dealership in Bridger Valley Wyoming. He has extensive experience in the Auto industry and works hard to find just the right vehicle at the right price for each and every customer. Norm and his wife and daughter love the Moab area and the people here. He is dedicated to making sure Moab Auto Group will do everything possible to serve the needs of the local people of Moab.
	Jason Taylor - Past President - I am currently the Moab Area Manager for Western River Expeditions and the Moab Adventure Center. I have served on the Grand County Travel Council and am currently on the board for the Utah Guides and Outfitters. I understand that being on the Board of Directors is a huge responsibility and I am very excited about the board and the direction the Chamber is heading. The Chamber is doing a great a job and we need to carry this momentum forward in the future and create a strong economic backbone for the development of the community. My goals for the Chamber of Commerce are to see the community grow economically and to find creative situations to help main street business grow in the next few years. We have challenges we need to deal with now, such as main street road construction, that if not dealt with, will have an impact on all our businesses. We also need to look at ways to make our community stand out and we need to work hand in hand with local agencies to promote our area to visitors outside of the area. We also have a commitment to better our community for the people of Moab. The Moab Area Chamber of Commerce is a vital part of our community and I would welcome the opportunity to be a part of such a strong organization.
	Marian DeLay - Director I am Marian DeLay. I was born on the east coast and migrated west with my family in my teens. In 1979 I moved to Moab with my husband, son and daughter.We have enjoyed many years and I really wouldn't want to live anywhere else. I am the Executive Director of Tourism for the Moab Area Travel Council. I am the co-Director of the Canyonlands Travel Region and the Vice President of the Utah Tourism Industry Coalition. Prior to this position I was the Director of Sales and Front Desk Manager at the Ramada Inn for 13 years. I have been a member of the Chamber of Commerce Board for many years and recommend that all local businesses become involved in the Chamber business to business connectivity.
	Aubrey Davis - Board Member - Moab Music Festival
	Bob Ott / Lodging Association Appointee I am Bob Ott and together with my wife, Lila, we own and operate the Moab KOA Campground and have done so for the past 6 seasons. We moved here in 1999 from the Cleveland, Ohio area where we were both professionals. I have been a business executive and owner most of my adult life, have a business degree and am familiar with all aspects of owning and operating a business, though I have only recently become involved in civic activities. I am currently a member of the Moab Chamber of Commerce and the Moab Lodging Association and sit on the board of the Lodging Association. My view of the Moab Chamber of Commerce is that it should be a good neighbor of the community and assist businesses in being more successful and resourceful in meeting the needs of the community, both the local community as well as the tourist community. This includes providing programs for the continuing improvement of local businesses and being the businesses' advocate when dealing with local government. I am aware of the demands and responsibilities of being a board member and will dedicate the time and effort necessary to make a contribution to the Moab Chamber of Commerce,‚ its board and its goals.
	Patricia Holyoak / County Council's Appointee My husband Gary and I have lived in Moab all of our married life. He is a fifth generation Moabite. At the present time I am a Council Person for the Grand County Council. I have found this to be very interesting. I have learned a lot about the issues we face as a county, as a community and as citizens in the state of Utah and United States. Prior to getting involved in government I worked at Four Corners Mental Health as the Office Manager until I retired. I also worked for First Western National Bank for many years. I raised a family of seven children, of which I am very proud. We have 19 grandchildren that I adore. I love Moab, and love the people here.
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