Leadership
Margie Woodruff, Executive Director
Family Support Centers of Utah (formerly known as Utah Association of Family Support Centers)
Margie Woodruff joined the Family Support Centers of Utah in September 2019 as the organization’s first executive director. She brings over 30 years of nonprofit experience and leadership skills to the statewide organization, including the network of Family Support Centers. Her specialty is building infrastructures for start-up nonprofits at both the local and national level, which includes launching initiatives tied to growth strategies.
Margie has had the opportunity to engage with all Utah counties, gaining appreciation for the uniqueness each community holds. She graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a BA in Education and a minor in Early Childhood Education followed by Masters/PHD studies in education administration at the University of Arizona.
Margie is a native Nebraskan who has been proud to call Utah home since 2010. Margie and her husband Rich enjoy the vibrancy and energy of living in downtown Salt Lake City as well as everything the state has to offer. They have two beautiful daughters who live in Colorado.
FAMILY SUPPORT CENTERS OF UTAH BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Brent Platt, FSCU Board Chair
Director of Human Services, Department of Human Services (Retired)
Brent Platt recently retired from the Department of Human Services after 32 years, where he worked as a caseworker, front line supervisor, and in various administrative roles within Utah's Division of Child and Family Services. He most recently served as a Legislative Liaison for the Department of Human Services. While serving as Director of Utah's Division of Child and Family Services, Brent championed efforts to improve Utah's child welfare system, including centralizing the statewide Child Abuse Reporting Hotline, and leading the effort to enhance In-Home services model (HomeWorks) which focuses on supporting children and families in their homes by regular and more frequent engagement with caseworkers.
He believes in the value of a transformational approach to leading, and involving consumers, policymakers, faith leaders, advocates and critics, allied agencies, and agency employees in building a brighter future for Utah's children and families. Brent's experience within Utah's child welfare system has helped him develop a well-rounded understanding of statewide issues and needs.
Brent's goal is to continue to support new, improved, and collaborative approaches to help children and families.
He currently works as a clinician at the Greenhouse Center for Growth and Learning in Pleasant Grove.
Stan Rosenzweig, FSCU Board Chair Emeritus and Member-At-Large
CEO & Business Owner (Retired)
Stan Rosenzweig is retired and lives in Cottonwood Heights, Utah. During his more than forty-year career, he has been president, CEO, or owner, of three national companies. He has written almost three hundred business and general audience articles and has spoken at dozens of business events and seminars in major American venues including the Las Vegas Convention Center, McCormack Convention Center in Chicago, Atlanta Convention Center, and Jacob K. Javitz Convention Center in NYC.
Stan has provided volunteer and board leadership in the Northeast and here in Utah. including the State of Utah Department of Emergency Management, Fort Douglas Military Museum Association, and the Utah Foundation.
Stan was a board member of the American Red Cross Greater Salt Lake Area Chapter for 10 years and served on 16 disaster relief deployments. He received the Red Cross Lifetime Achievement Recognition as well as the Jewish Family Service Tribute and a Utah State Senate Official Honoring Citation for humanitarianism.
George Humbert, FSCU Board Vice-Chair
Director of Customer Service and Community Relations, Rocky Mountain Power (Retired)
George Humbert dedicated over 39 years of his professional life to Rocky Mountain Power, working in various roles of customer service, accounting, regulation, account management, and community relations. His last stop in his long career was as Director of Customer and Community Relationship Management, he retired in 2020, leaving behind a legacy of positive experiences and lasting friendships.
Beyond his corporate endeavors, George was deeply involved in volunteer and community activities, serving on the Utah State University College of Engineering Advisory Board, and the Utah Manufacturers Association board. He served as president of the Shelly, Idaho chamber of commerce, and was active in both leadership and coaching of youth baseball.
George holds a bachelor's degree from Idaho State University and earned an MBA from Utah State University. In his leisure time, he loves time with his family, and enjoys travel, golf, hiking, and exploring history. A native of Ohio, he is an avid follower of Ohio State University football and Cleveland Guardians Baseball.
Jason Stoddard, FSCU Board Treasurer
West Region Sales Executive & Senior Vice President, Key Private Bank
Jason the West Region Sales Executive for Key Private Bank and Senior Vice President. In this role he leads a team of financial professionals who provide comprehensive solutions for all aspects of wealth management including trust and estate planning, investment management, retirement and tax strategies, insurance solutions and credit facilities. The region includes Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Idaho, and Utah.
Since joining Key in 2004, Jason has led a network of 40 branches in Utah. Most recently, Jason held the position of Director of Sales and Service for the Consumer Bank and was responsible for all branch sales process and branch operations. Jason has over 21 years of experience in the finance and banking and has deep understanding of mortgage lending, personal and business finance, and investments.
Jason grew up in Salt Lake and is active in the community. He has taken strong leadership roles with Junior Achievement, serving on the board for 6 years, along with United Way. He served on the board for the Salt Lake Chapter of American Red Cross. He is currently serving on the board for Hidden Valley Country Club and is the Vice Chair for the Future Planning and Finance committee.
Jason graduated from the University of Phoenix with a degree in Business Management and a Graduate of Consumer Bankers Association School of Retail Management at the University of Virginia. He also is certified in Lean Six Sigma and a 2017 Graduate of Salt Lake Chambers Leadership Utah.
Judy King Sylvester, FSCU Board Secretary
Systems Administrator Senior
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Judy King Sylvester was a former Family Support Center volunteer, who currently serves on the FSCU board of directors. Professionally, Judy holds a key role at BAE Systems’ Intelligence & Security sector since June 2023 and from 2017-2022 she served as the Senior Technical Instructor for the Office of Information Technology at Salt Lake Community College. Before that she was an Instructional Designer for Harvard Alumni Affairs Tech Support and Classroom Training Instructor and prior to that she was an Instructional Technology Consultant, with the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Judy received a Bachelor of Science degree in English from Weber State University, a Master of Science degree in Education from the University of Tennessee and a Master of Science degree in Management & Leadership from Western Governors University. She completed the Instructional Design & Technology Master’s program with the College of Education and Health Sciences and received her Certification from the Harvard Virtual Institute for Ensuring Equity in Student Success in Higher Education and a Business Analytics certification from HBSOnline. Judy lives in Roy and has always been an active volunteer in her community. She has served in VISTA Corps in Ogden, the American Red Cross as a Community Volunteer Leader and now with the Family Support Centers of Utah. |
Celeste Edmunds, FSCU External Affairs Chair
Executive Director, The Christmas Box International
Celest Edmunds, Christmas Box House Executive Director understands what the children she serves at The Christmas Box Houses are going through. She went through it herself.
Celeste views her childhood as a difficult but essential growing experience. There were terrible things, but there were also caring people along the way who did what they could to protect and nurture her. She was author Richard Paul Evans’ assistant when he first founded The Christmas Box International. She quickly became an integral part of its creation, helping to build and refine the original shelters for a decade before taking a new position in Corporate America. Working in the corporate world gave her valuable knowledge of a different kind, with experience in marketing (receiving Marketer of the Year by Utah Business Magazine), public relations, community giving, and team management.
Celeste is passionate about making a difference in the lives of youth and the child welfare system so that others may not have to go through the same experiences she had. As a child who grew up in the system, Celeste understands the importance of providing these youth the opportunity for a better life by providing them safety, dignity, and hope. Her goal is to give these beautiful children everything she hoped for as a child, including hope for a better future.
Don Cannon, FSCU Internal Affairs Chair
Finance Director, St. George Regional Hospital
Don Cannon is the Finance Director for St. George Regional Hospital. He has over 30 years’ experience in healthcare accounting, finance, and management. Over his career he has focused on developing and implementing financial best practices and mentoring personnel for successful careers in leadership as financial professionals.
Prior to joining Intermountain Healthcare, Don came from an audit background in public accounting with Grant Thornton, LLP. He received his BS in Accounting from Brigham Young University and a MBAHM from Western Governors University. He is licensed as a Certified Public Accountant and is a Fellow of the Healthcare Financial Management Association. Throughout his career he has been consulting as a Certified Public Accountant with individuals and small businesses. As a sole proprietor he has assisted hundreds in budgeting, financial planning, systems management, preparation of tax returns and other financial services.
Don has been active in strengthening families in his community in various roles. He has been married to Lorilee Heaton Cannon for forty-two years. They are the parents of five children and grandparents of 20 grandchildren. Don has been involved in leadership positions with his church which focus on strengthening individuals and families.
Sheleigh Harding, FSCU Compliance Chair
Attorney, Creative Conflict Resolution
Sheleigh is an attorney for Creative Conflict Resolution. She began her career in complex business litigation and transitioned to become an Administrative Law Judge for Human Services in 2001. In 2008, she secured a contract with Salt Lake County representing indigent parents in juvenile court. She currently does that same work, but also represents juveniles in delinquency cases and serves as a private and conflict Guardian ad Litem for children in district and juvenile court. In addition, she serves as a Special Master for high conflict custody cases in district court.
Sheleigh also represents Catholic Community Services in their refugee foster care program. She is the Chair of the Fee Dispute Resolution Committee and Vice President for the Juvenile Law Section of the Utah Bar.
Sheleigh's strengths are in conflict resolution. She has experience working on boards as the former Chair of the House of Hope Board of Trustees, and former Chair of the Historic Landmarks Commission for Salt Lake City. Sheleigh has been an attorney for 30 years.
Ken King, FSCU Program Expansion Subcommittee Chair
Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Manager, TAB Bank
Ken King is the Compliance Manager and Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Officer with TAB (Transportation Alliance Bank). He has over 41 years’ experience in Community Reinvestment, Commercial and Consumer lending, Risk Identification and Mitigation, Compliance, and Third-Party Vendor Management. He has specific expertise with implementation of U.S. Federal Regulations and audit policies and procedures against regulations and processes to ensure compliance.
Ken is extremely involved and active in youth groups, church groups, neighborhood, and civic groups. He is the past board chair for EnableUtah and Rocky Mountain Community Reinvestment Corporation and is a member of Weber/Ogden Chamber of Commerce.
Ken is married with four children and seven grandchildren. He has served as Bishop in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and is currently serving as High Councilor for the Young Single Adults.
Representative Dan Johnson, FSCU Board Member
Utah House of Representatives
Dan Johnson is a Utah State Representative. He assumed office on January 1, 2019 representing Cache County. Representative Johnson sponsored and helped secure funding for the Family Support Centers of Utah, the statewide organization, which includes $900K CARES Act funds, a $2.8M TANF grant and most recently $3.4M state funding. These funds support the statewide office and the individual Family Support Centers throughout the state.
Dan served as an educator for over 49 years, and for 42 of those years he was an administrator. He has been the recipient of several awards including Utah Principal of the Year, Runner-up for National Principal of the Year, Governor’s "Point of Light" for his volunteer service to the State of Utah, the Utah Council of the International Reading Association, and the prestigious “Jon M. Huntsman Award for Excellence in Education.” Before being elected as a State Representative, Dan served on neighborhood councils, mayor’s councils, President of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board, and as a Republican State Delegate.
Dan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Peru State College, a Master of Science in secondary education from the University of Nebraska Omaha, an EdD in educational leadership from Argosy University, and an EdS in educational administration from University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
Dan is a strong leader with excellent leadership skills and a passion for children and the work we do at the Family Support Centers.
Dan and his wife Carol live in Logan and have seven children.
Kirsten Stuart, FSCU Board Member
Employment Caseworker, Utah Department of Workforce Services
Kirsten spent 20-plus years in hospitality management, where she gained experience managing employees, as well as building relationships with customers, vendors, and partners. She has spent the last 8 years as a Utah Department of Workforce Services caseworker meeting the challenges of underserved populations by enabling them to gain employment while providing educational opportunities leading to stable employment and career advancement.
Kirsten spent nearly 7 years as a Public Information Officer (PIO) for Uintah City Fire Department. She developed feel-good media stories, disaster, and emergency coverage and built community support through participating in community events. She currently works with Weber Fire District as an assistant PIO on large-scale emergencies.
Kirsten spent 5 years as the volunteer partner for the director of communications for the American Red Cross Utah and Nevada Region.
Kirsten attended many training courses to enhance skills in communications, including prestigious Advanced PIO training in Emmitsburg Maryland at The Emergency Management Institute.
When Kirsten is not volunteering or working, she spends time with her pets Phoenix and Sully, or out in the outdoors enjoying what Utah has to offer except during the winter where she is quite content sitting in front of a warm fire with her dog and cat.
Sidney Young, PhD, FSCU Board Member
Founder Premier Psychological Counseling & Consulting, Clinical Director The Core Veterans Integration Program
Sid Young, Ph.D. is a Rehabilitation Neuropsychologist and former US Army (Active Duty/Army Reserve) and Army National Guard (ARNG) Chaplain/Lieutenant Colonel (LTC). Dr. Sid served his country, fellow Soldiers, and Families from 1986 through 2007 as an US Army Chaplain. Professionally, Dr. Sid has taught at the High School and University levels, while maintaining a private psychology and consulting practice. He has taught at Brigham Young University, Cornell University and Southern Utah University Institute of Religion.
Dr. Sid is the founder of Premier Psychological Counseling and Consulting, PC (Premier PCC) and Premier TMS. He has consulted with corporate, business and community leaders improving organizational and individual performance. He has extensive experience treating children, adolescents and adults suffering from Personality Disorders, Depression, Bi-Polar Disorder, Anxiety and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). He has experience in treating physical, emotional, sexual, and psychological trauma within the civilian and military environments.
Dr. Young was formerly the inpatient Rehabilitation Psychologist on the Neuro Specialty Rehabilitation Unit at Dixie Regional Medical Center, Intermountain Healthcare. Dr. Sid is the past President of the Utah Psychological Association. He is the past volunteer Disaster Mental Health Director for the American Red Cross, Southern Utah Chapter, a member of the Utah State Critical Incident Stress Management Team and the Medical Reserve Corps. Dr. Sid is married to Kris Ann Lundberg Young. They have six children and 26 grandchildren who keep them young in heart and spirit.