United We Pledge Board Members
Lex Howard
Chairman of the Board
Douglas Lex Howard (Lex) grew up in Murray, Utah, and spent part of his childhood in St. Petersburg, Russia. At 16, he worked as a decorative painter for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, contributing to temple projects worldwide. After his mission, Lex shifted his focus from religious service to business, eventually becoming the CEO of Balance of Nature, a company he purchased from his father.
He lives in Leeds, Utah, with his wife Aileen and their six children, and enjoys art, animals, and family time.
Dimon McPherson
Board Member, Treasurer
An American business executive and former CEO of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company where he served in the capacity from 1992-2000, Dimon has extensive executive and development experience. Gained his BA from University of California, Los Angeles in Business and then continued on to gain an MBA.
Dimon and his wife, Darlene, have seven children and twenty grandchildren.
Jeff McKenna
Board Member
Jeff McKenna is an estate planning attorney in St. George, Utah. He was a member of the BYU Law Review and graduated from BYU Law School as an Edwin M. Thomas Scholar and now serves clients and their families in Utah, Nevada and Arizona. He and his wife Mimi are the parents of four children and currently enjoy spending time with five grandchildren.
Jeff was the drafter, promoter and legislative witness for Utah’s resolution to recognize and commemorate April 19th as Patriots’ Day. In 2025, Utah joined six other states officially honoring Patriots’ Day and the Start of the American Revolution.
After being introduced to a largely forgotten Boston patriot, Dr. Joseph Warren, Jeff spent 20 years researching and writing the young adult, historical fiction novel, “Saving Dr. Warren…A True Patriot.”
Jeff has served as a key note speaker at state conventions for the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) throughout the United States and has taught youth groups at regional conferences across the country. In 2022, Jeff had the special honor of being awarded The Ellen Hardin Walworth DAR National Founders Medal for Patriotism.
Currently, he also serves as a Classroom Educator/Actor; bringing Dr. Warren to life in fifth grade classrooms as a participant in the Give Me Liberty classroom outreach program.
Stephen Lisonbee
Board Member
Stephen Lisonbee is a relationship-builder, convener, and rural advocate whose leadership is grounded in faith, family, and a desire to strengthen communities. He has devoted his career to helping people come together, find shared purpose, and build systems that lift individuals and families — especially in Utah’s rural communities.
Stephen previously served as Senior Advisor for Rural Affairs to Governor Spencer J. Cox and Associate Vice President at Southern Utah University, guiding statewide efforts in community development, leadership, and economic opportunity. After more than a decade of high-intensity public service, he felt called to pursue a new season focused on his maturing family that allowed him to utilize his talents with innovative private-sector opportunities.
After more than a decade of impactful public service, he stepped into a new season focused on being more present with his maturing family and expanding his work through innovative private-sector opportunities.
Today, Stephen serves on boards and commissions that align with his values: strengthening families, supporting local communities, fostering collaboration, and helping individuals and organizations reach their potential. He believes deeply in the principles of stewardship, compassion, and building service based communities where people feel seen, supported, and connected.
He lives in LaVerkin, Utah, where faith, family, and the outdoors anchor his life.
Nicholle Felshaw
Board Member
Nicholle grew up in Provo, Utah, and began her career at Brigham Young University, quickly learning to become an indispensable asset by identifying needs and creating solutions to fill them. This approach allowed her to develop skills that would propel her throughout her career.
She relocated from Utah to Maryland to join Phillips Publishing International, Inc., one of the largest privately owned companies at the time. During her eight years with the company, she advanced quickly to IT Manager before personally being recruited by the Vice President and CEO to serve with them at the corporate headquarters.
In 2002, Nicholle moved to St. George to be closer to family and enjoy the warm climate and stunning scenery. After working with the City of St. George for a brief time, she joined Washington County, where she quickly advanced to County Administrator.
In that role, Nicholle has had the privilege of seeing the full scope of the Commissioners’ vision for the County and works alongside them to achieve those goals. Nicholle is deeply committed to maintaining a thriving community for future generations and treasures the meaningful relationships she’s developed with residents, community leaders, and government officials.
When Nicholle is not working, she loves nothing more than quality time with family, good food, and discovering new places to travel.
Lex Howard
Chairman of the Board
Douglas Lex Howard (Lex) grew up in Murray, Utah, and spent part of his childhood in St. Petersburg, Russia. At 16, he worked as a decorative painter for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, contributing to temple projects worldwide. After his mission, Lex shifted his focus from religious service to business, eventually becoming the CEO of Balance of Nature, a company he purchased from his father.
He lives in Leeds, Utah, with his wife Aileen and their six children, and enjoys art, animals, and family time.
Dimon McFerson
Board Member, Treasurer
An American business executive and former CEO of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company where he served in the capacity from 1992-2000, Dimon has extensive executive and development experience. Gained his BA from University of California, Los Angeles in Business and then continued on to gain an MBA.
Dimon and his wife, Darlene, have seven children and twenty grandchildren.
Jef McKenna
Board Member
Jeff McKenna is an estate planning attorney in St. George, Utah. He was a member of the BYU Law Review and graduated from BYU Law School as an Edwin M. Thomas Scholar and now serves clients and their families in Utah, Nevada and Arizona. He and his wife Mimi are the parents of four children and currently enjoy spending time with five grandchildren.
Jeff was the drafter, promoter and legislative witness for Utah’s resolution to recognize and commemorate April 19th as Patriots’ Day. In 2025, Utah joined six other states officially honoring Patriots’ Day and the Start of the American Revolution.
After being introduced to a largely forgotten Boston patriot, Dr. Joseph Warren, Jeff spent 20 years researching and writing the young adult, historical fiction novel, “Saving Dr. Warren…A True Patriot.”
Jeff has served as a key note speaker at state conventions for the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) throughout the United States and has taught youth groups at regional conferences across the country. In 2022, Jeff had the special honor of being awarded The Ellen Hardin Walworth DAR National Founders Medal for Patriotism.
Currently, he also serves as a Classroom Educator/Actor; bringing Dr. Warren to life in fifth grade classrooms as a participant in the Give Me Liberty classroom outreach program.
Stephen Lisonbee
Board Member
Stephen Lisonbee is a relationship-builder, convener, and rural advocate whose leadership is grounded in faith, family, and a desire to strengthen communities. He has devoted his career to helping people come together, find shared purpose, and build systems that lift individuals and families — especially in Utah’s rural communities.
Stephen previously served as Senior Advisor for Rural Affairs to Governor Spencer J. Cox and Associate Vice President at Southern Utah University, guiding statewide efforts in community development, leadership, and economic opportunity. After more than a decade of high-intensity public service, he felt called to pursue a new season focused on his maturing family that allowed him to utilize his talents with innovative private-sector opportunities.
After more than a decade of impactful public service, he stepped into a new season focused on being more present with his maturing family and expanding his work through innovative private-sector opportunities.
Today, Stephen serves on boards and commissions that align with his values: strengthening families, supporting local communities, fostering collaboration, and helping individuals and organizations reach their potential. He believes deeply in the principles of stewardship, compassion, and building service based communities where people feel seen, supported, and connected.
He lives in LaVerkin, Utah, where faith, family, and the outdoors anchor his life.
Nicholle Felshaw
Board Member
Nicholle grew up in Provo, Utah, and began her career at Brigham Young University, quickly learning to become an indispensable asset by identifying needs and creating solutions to fill them. This approach allowed her to develop skills that would propel her throughout her career.
She relocated from Utah to Maryland to join Phillips Publishing International, Inc., one of the largest privately owned companies at the time. During her eight years with the company, she advanced quickly to IT Manager before personally being recruited by the Vice President and CEO to serve with them at the corporate headquarters.
In 2002, Nicholle moved to St. George to be closer to family and enjoy the warm climate and stunning scenery. After working with the City of St. George for a brief time, she joined Washington County, where she quickly advanced to County Administrator.
In that role, Nicholle has had the privilege of seeing the full scope of the Commissioners’ vision for the County and works alongside them to achieve those goals. Nicholle is deeply committed to maintaining a thriving community for future generations and treasures the meaningful relationships she’s developed with residents, community leaders, and government officials.
When Nicholle is not working, she loves nothing more than quality time with family, good food, and discovering new places to travel.
United We Pledge Leadership
Dennis Leavitt
President
Glenda Hill
Chief Financial Officer
Benjamin Towers
Marketing
Amanda Davis
Education
David Causey
Student Engagement
Cam Chatwin
Development
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