The Timpanogos Club

It will be our pleasure to have Darris Howe, one of our own club members, speak to us on April 23rd.

Mr. Howe’s career reflects both intellectual leadership and creative passion. As the former President of the Utah Campus of the University of Phoenix, he played a key role in shaping educational programs and supporting adult student success.

He is also a professional and award winning photographer. Several of his portraits of aboriginal artists are currently on display at the Church History Museum and his prize-winning image of Greenland just completed a six month showing at Millcreek City Hall.

A highlight of Mr. Howe’s photography excursions was a trip to Kenya taken in April 2025. He will take us on a visual journey sharing images, stories, and the challenges of capturing professional images. Through his lens, we’ll encounter remarkable wildlife, sweeping landscapes, and the unique beauty of one of the world’s most iconic destinations.

It promises to be a fun and insightful presentation.

We’re pleased to announce that Scott Anderson will be joining our upcoming dinner club gathering as our guest speaker.  Scott served for more than three decades at Zions Bank, including over 25 years as President and CEO, helping guide one of Utah’s most important financial institutions while playing a key role in the state’s economic growth.

Today, he continues to contribute to public dialogue through his work with the Sutherland Institute, where he engages on economic policy and the political issues shaping Utah’s future.

Please join us on Thursday, February 26, at 6:00 p.m. at the Alta Club. We are honored to welcome Walter J. Plumb  III, one of our own Timpanogos Club members, as our speaker for the evening.

Walter J. “Walt” Plumb III is a longtime Utah attorney, businessman, and real estate developer with decades of experience spanning law, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement. Throughout his career, he has worked in private legal practice, partnered with prominent leaders, and built and managed businesses in both real estate and consumer products—developing a deep understanding of the intersection of law, markets, and public policy.

In addition to his professional work, Walt has been actively involved in community and public issues, contributing his time, resources, and perspective to causes he believes in strongly.  He is known for being thoughtful, candid, and willing to engage meaningfully with complex subjects. We are grateful to have him join us to share insights and experiences.

We are honored to have Dr. Mark Ott, the Dean of the College of Medicine at Brigham Young University, as our esteemed guest speaker for the evening. He is an American physician and surgeon who is serving as the inaugural Dean of the Brigham Young University School of Medicine. He was appointed to this role in October 2024 and is charged with leading the development and launch of BYU’s new medical school, including its curriculum, accreditation, faculty recruitment, and overall strategic direction.

Dr. Ott is a distinguished leader in medical education, renowned for his dedication to advancing both clinical excellence and innovative research. His career is marked by a commitment to cultivating the next generation of healthcare professionals, fostering an environment where academic rigor meets compassionate care. Under his leadership, the College of Medicine has seen remarkable growth in both educational opportunities and groundbreaking medical research initiatives.

Dr. Ott’s contributions extend beyond the administrative realm, reflecting his passion for mentoring students, supporting faculty development, and championing community health initiatives. His insights into the evolving landscape of medical education and healthcare delivery are both thought-provoking and inspiring. We are privileged to have him share his expertise, experiences, and vision for the future of medicine.

We are excited to have Royal Hansen, Jr. address us for our November club meeting. He is the Vice President of Privacy, Safety, and Security at Google Alphabet.  In this critical role, Mr. Hansen leads the central engineering function that builds and scales the foundational technology protecting billions of users around the world, tackling everything from cybersecurity threat detection to advanced privacy-enhancing techniques.

Prior to joining Google, Royal built a deep foundation in financial-services cybersecurity, with leadership roles at American Express—where he was Executive Vice President of Enterprise IT Risk and Information Security—then at Goldman Sachs as Managing Director of Technology Risk and Application Security, and earlier still at other firms including Morgan Stanley and Fidelity Investments.

The following CNBC video from October 20th, highlights Google’s approach to AI safety as presented by Royal Hansen, Jr.

Please join us for a very informative evening.

We are honored to have Kurt Dirks, the new Dean of the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah, address us.  Dean Kurt Dirks is a distinguished scholar and academic leader with a remarkable record of research and service. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota and previously served as Vice Chancellor and Interim Dean at Washington University in St. Louis, where he played a key role in elevating the Olin Business School’s national and global profile. An internationally recognized expert on leadership and trust in organizations, Dean Dirks has advised Fortune 500 companies and published extensively in leading academic journals. We’re delighted to have him share his vision for the future of the Eccles School.

Please join us for an evening of good food and good company, as well as a very interesting message.

It is our great pleasure to welcome as our speaker Coach Alex Jensen. a true Utah basketball legend and the recently appointed 17th head coach of the Runnin’ Utes.

Alex Jensen’s impressive basketball journey began with a standout high school career at Viewmont, culminating in a state championship and Utah Mr. Basketball honors. At the University of Utah, he achieved significant success under Rick Majerus, including four conference titles and four NCAA Tournament appearances, highlighted by a trip to the 1998 National Championship game.

Following his college career, Jensen played professionally and transitioned into coaching, with notable stints at Saint Louis University, the Canton Charge, and the Utah Jazz, where he spent a decade developing players and contributing to six consecutive playoff appearances. He then returned to his alma mater after a brief period with the Dallas Mavericks.

Beyond his collegiate and professional playing and coaching experience, Coach Jensen also boasts international coaching credentials.  He served as an assistant with the German National Team and as head coach for Team USA at the 2022 FIBA AmeriCup.  His return to the University of Utah marks a homecoming and an exciting new chapter for the Runnin’ Utes program.  He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the head coaching position, having worked with some of the best players and coaches in the game.

We look forward to seeing everyone at 6 p.m. on Thursday September 25th, as we begin our new Timpanogos Club season.

Bring your wife or guest and enjoy a delicious buffet after which  Michael Stevens’ talented family will treat us to a wonderful musical performance. We’re delighted and very fortunate to have them entertain us.  The night’s musical performance will include Michael Steven’s daughter Michelle, his granddaughter Jessica, his grandson Jeffrey, and Jeffrey’s wife Halley. They are all professional performers having taken many leading roles in musical theatre.  Jessica was Belle in “Beauty and the Beast” this year for the Hale Center Theatre in Sandy. Michelle, Jeffrey, and Halley were in the production of Cinderella at the new Hale Center Theatre in Pleasant Grove where Michelle was the fairy godmother, Jeffrey was the Prince, and Halley was Cinderella.

Michael H. Stevens, M.M., M.D., Emeritus Professor of Otolaryngology and former Assistant Dean at the University of Utah School of Medicine, will be speaking about Ludwig van Beethoven’s deafness and the groundbreaking discoveries that have emerged in recent years. Dr. Stevens is a distinguished musicologist and expert in classical music history who has extensively researched this topic, exploring various hypotheses for Beethoven’s hearing loss, including otosclerosis, autoimmune disorders, syphilis, Paget’s disease, and lead poisoning.  He has six children, and 23 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He enjoys playing the piano, organ, singing, skiing and golf.

We look forward to an enlightening presentation, and to an evening of socializing with our fellow club members.  See you there!