SPEAKERS
Meet Our 2027 Speakers

Wondering where Southern Utah’s economy is headed? Hear it directly from the founders, executives, and policy leaders driving growth across the region, live in St. George at the What’s Up Down South Economic Summit.

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Keynote Speakers

Jason Chaffetz
Fox News contributor, author, and former U.S. Congressmen who served as Chairman of the House Oversight Committee
8:25 AM
Nicole Tanner-Robison
Founder of Swig, credited with popularizing the nationwide 'dirty soda' phenomenon
9:25 AM
Dr. Thomas Mertens
Senior Vice President and Associate Director of Research at the Fedral Reserve Bank of San Francisco
9:55 AM
Ben Crabb
Chief Economist at Utah Department of Workforce Services
1:25 PM
Zach Renstrom
General Manager for Washington County Water Conservancy District
1:35 PM
Dr. Hank Smith
Bestselling author, educator, and speaker on building high-trust cultures, improving workplace morale, and maximizing employee happiness and productivity
2:05 PM

Breakout Session Speakers

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Joseph McPhie
General Manager, Southern Utah Title Company
Breakout Room: TBA
Jon Walter
President, NAI Excel
Room: TBA
Tessa White
Founder and CEO, The Job Doctor
Room: TBA
Ryan Kohler
Founder and CEO of Refer.io, Founder of ApplicantPro
Room: TBA
Patrick Carroll
Neonatologist, Hospital CMO, Region ACMO, Intermountain Health St. George Regional Hospital
Room: TBA
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