Committees
Historian
Taylor Payne
The Historian is responsible for maintaining records which document the Section’s history, including information on past offices, awards, meetings, administrative actions, and technical achievements.
Utah Section SRM History, 1949-1978
Utah Section SRM History, 1979-2018
Honors and Awards
Ruger Carter, Chair
The Honors and Awards Committee recognizes individuals from within the state of Utah for outstanding accomplishments and service in the field of range management.
Award Nomination Form
2022 Award Recipients
Past Award Recipients
Information and Education
Katie Siesel, Chair
The Information and Education Committee is responsible for establishing and maintaining communication between the Section President, the Section members, public agencies, and the general public.
Membership
Staci Williams-Jones, Chair
The Membership Committee seeks to increase and perpetuate active membership in the Society for Range Management and to promote the goals and objectives of the Utah Section and the parent society.
Scholarship
Jeff Barnes, Chair
The Scholarship Committee selects annual recipients of the L. A. Stoddart Scholarship awarded by the Utah Section.
Student Activities
Steve Petersen, Chair
The Student Activities Committee continues to provide viable information and educational programs for youth interested in renewable resources, particularly range management.
Range Excellence
Jessica Warner, Chair
The Range Excellence Committee reviews and recognizes rangelands within the state of Utah which reflect quality range management.
Finance
Ron Torgerson, Chair
The Finance Committee oversees the Section’s financial status, investments, endowment fund contributions, tax-exempt status, corporate status, and recommends to the council for vote any changes or actions.
Fundraising
Dallen Smith, Chair
The Fundraising Committee develops and conducts fundraising activities and seeks contributions to support the Utah Section’s activities.
Range Reference and Natural Areas
Sherel Goodrich, Chair
Banner photo by Jan Reinhart