A board of directors is in place to approve the plans of the volunteer-run organization. The board approves all fundraising projects, trips, promotional events and use of funds before any action is taken. Members of the board include medical professionals, legal and public relations advisers, and other community members concerned with the issues addressed by HART.

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Board Members

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Bryan Nichols

Bachelors Biology University of Utah
Bachelors Psychology University of Utah
Graduate University of Utah College of Pharmacy

Associations:

Easter Seals of Utah Medical Advisory Board, Utah Hospice Organization, National Hospice Organization, American Diabetes Association

Currently owner and operator of Infusion Innovations

David L. Carter

B.S. in Computer Science from Weber State University

Founded Vertical Technologies, Inc. (VTI). His idea to create a bar code product line for the retail marketplace resulted in the development of an industry standard interface for bar code printers and Windows software. After becoming one of the best-selling bar code software vendors, VTI signed over 60% of the printer market to using their bar code standard interface. He then negotiated the sale of VTI to Zebra Technologies, a NASDAQ company (ZBRA).
Produced the productivity software Quickteam, and prompted his founding of Thoughtstar, an Internet collaboration developer. Severed as Thoughtstar's President and CEO for three years

Invited to serve as "Entrepreneur in Residence" for Wasatch Venture Fund. During his tenure at Wasatch, he negotiated several investments while mentoring Wasatch portfolio companies.
Currently, Mr. Carter serves on the Westminster technology board as well as the National Advisory Council at Weber State University. In addition, Carter sits on the board of several high tech companies and charitable organizations, and is a member of the Utah Angels.

Seth Riddle, MD

Bachelors of Arts, English Literature, University of Utah, 1989
M.D. University of Utah, 1993
Intern in General Surgery, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, Oregon, 1994
Resident in Otolaryngology, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, Oregon, 1998

Licensure:
Utah (current)
Diplomat American Board of Otolaryngology

Professional Organizations:
AMA, American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head, and Neck Surgery, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Kimball M. Crofts, MD - Chairman

Bachelors of Arts, English Major & Italian Minor, University of Utah, 1985
M.D. University of Utah, 1989
Residency, Saint Joseph Hospital, Denver Colorado, 1993
Plastic Surgery Residency, Kansas University Medical Center, Kansas, 1995
Hand and Microsurgery Fellowship, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois 1996

Board Certification:
American Board of Plastic Surgery 1998
Diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners 1990

Professional Organizations:
UMA, AMA, American Associations of Hand Surgery, Fellow American College of Surgeons, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Utah State Plastic Surgery Society, Rocky Mountain Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

Licensure:
Utah (current), Illinois, Kansas, Colorado

Daniel Faber, MD

Bachelors of Science, Chemistry, magna cum laude, Brigham Young University, 1979
M.D. University of California at San Diego, 1983
Internship Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
Residency, University of California at San Diego, 1986

Board Certifications:
American Board of Anesthesiology, 1988
Special Certification Pain Management, 1998
American Board of Pain Management, 1998

Licensure:
Utah, California

Professional Organizations:
AMA, ASA, UMA, USSA, ASCH, AAMA

Kent Madsen

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics with a Minor in Mathematics from the University of Pennsylvania

M.S.E. from the University of Michigan

M.A. in International Studies, Lauder Fellow, from the Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania

M.B.A. is from Wharton.

Worked for Ford Motor Company in the Advanced Technology Group.
Developed mathematical and computational models for analyzing vehicle aerodynamic and thermodynamic properties and systems.
Transferred to Ford's China Operations where he helped write, present and negotiate joint venture proposals.
Relocated to China to manage the Product Development of a newly established joint venture in China.
As a graduate student, taught courses in Engineering Thermodynamics and co-authored the Solutions Manual for Fundamentals of Classic Thermodynamics, 5th edition, published by John Wiley & Sons

Macleans Geo-JaJa, PhD

Bachelors of Science University of Utah Economics/Business Honors Program, 1976
M. Sc Indiana State University, Economics/Development Economics, 1980
Ph.D. University of Utah, Economics/ Economics of Education, 1986

Professional Organizations:

American Economic Association, Comparative International Education Society, American Education Research Association, African Studies Association, American Education Finance Association, African Economic Finance Association, Rivers State Foundation.

Public Services:

Managing Board Member, Kid’s Capital, Los Angeles, California, 2002-Present
Nominated by the Sutherland Institute for Utah Future Community Leadership Program. 2002
Chairman of the Board, Utah Minority Entrepreneur Group, Salt Lake City, Utah. 2002-Present.
Panelist, The Collin Powell Center for Policy Studies, USA 2001
Panel Member, Ouelessebougou Community Development Committee, Utah 1997-Present.
Consultant and Member, Latter-Day Saints Charities Micro Enterprise Task Force, Utah 1996-1997
Board Member, Nigerian National Commission For UNESCO 1994-1998
Board Member, Executive Council of Work Environmental Movement, Nigeria 1994-1998
Board Member, UND/IFAD Project Steering Committee, Nigeria, 1992-1995
Member, Governor’s Black Advisory Committee on Education and Black Affairs, Utah 1984-1987

Donna M. Root

Bachelors of Science in Human Services

Certified Mediator and Arbitrator

Worked in the Medical Profession for over 15 years

Business owner and Consultant

Certified instructor and educator for the Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP) for the Utah’s Governors council on Marriage

Mckay Pearson - Legal

Bachelors of Science, Accounting, Brigham Young University, 1987
J.D. Brigham Young University, 1990
Boston University School of Law, LL.M., Taxation, 1995

Practice Areas
Business Formation, Planning and Transactions
Estate and Trust Planning and Administration,
Health Care Law, Mergers and Acquisitions,
Tax Planning and Tax controversies

Professional Affiliations and Memberships
Utah State Bar
State Bar of Texas