About the 2025
Larry H. Miller Summit
The Larry H. Miller Summit is an annual event where philanthropic partners and community leaders gather to learn, foster connections and share best practices. Through our 2025 theme, Be a Builder, we will celebrate and renew our commitment to building thriving communities and purposeful relationships.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1
8:00 - 9:15 am
Breakfast Buffet
Location: Grand Promenade and Terrace
9:30 am
Philanthropy Session Begins
Location: Grand Ballroom
9:30 am
Welcome Remarks: Greg Miller, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Larry H. Miller Company; trustee of the Larry H. and Gail Miller Family Foundation
9:40 am
Keynote Speaker: Meg Whitman, US Ambassador to Kenya (Ret.); Former CEO, Hewlett-Packard; Former CEO, eBay Inc.
Leadership and Social Change: Conversation with Meg Whitman and Don Stirling
10:25 am
Panel Discussion: Next Generation Leadership and Philanthropy
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Jeremy Andrus, CEO of Traeger Grills
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Jake Boyer, CEO of the Boyer Company
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Carine Clark, CEO of First Colony Mortgage
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Amy Garff, Vice President of the Robert H. and Katharine B. Garff Foundation
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Moderated by Brilliant Miller, Trustee of the Larry H. and Gail Miller Family Foundation
11:15 am
Break: Presented by Deseret Magazine
11:30 am
Partner Highlights
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Utah Rising, Steve Starks, The Larry H. Miller Company
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The Utah Housing Landscape, Governor Cox
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The Future of Utah’s Finite Water Supply, Tage Flint, Utah Water Ways
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Advancing Mental Wellness Across Utah, Miranda Barnard, Huntsman Mental Health Foundation
12:10 pm
Special Announcement: Gail Miller Utah Impact Fund
12:25 pm
Morning Closing Remarks: Steve Miller
12:30 pm
Networking Lunch
Location: Grand Promenade and Terrace
1:30 pm
Fireside Chat with Gail Miller
Moderated by Courtney Hawks and Amanda Covington
2:10 pm
Break: Presented by Swig
2:25 pm
Afternoon Workshops
Workshop 1: Emerging Trends in Family Philanthropy and Preview of Utah Learning Cohort
Facilitated by Nick Tedesco and Miki Akimoto; the National Center for Family Philanthropy
Facilitated by the National Center For Family Philanthropy (NCFP), this workshop will explore the latest national trends in family philanthropy and consider how they apply to Utah’s unique opportunities and challenges. This interactive session will also serve as a preview of the upcoming 2026 Utah Family Philanthropy Learning Cohort—a four-part series hosted by NCFP, the Community Foundation of Utah, and the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation, providing tools, resources, and peer connections to help families increase the impact and effectiveness of their giving. Join us to engage with trends shaping family philanthropy today and learn how you can be part of the Utah Family Philanthropy Learning Cohort.
Location: Gallery 1
Workshop 2: Fresh Perspectives on Impact Measurement
Facilitated by Melissa O’Neil and Susan Drake, Stand Together Foundation
Join Stand Together Foundation for an engaging, hands-on workshop designed specifically for philanthropic leaders to discuss and learn about a human centered approach to Impact Measurement, Customer First Measurement (CFM). With the sector wide emphasis on measuring success, CFM offers a new approach that centers those your grantees serve, deepening their impact and transforming their decision making. As philanthropists, understanding and applying Customer First Principles can transform how you approach giving and community engagement, for better relationships and impact. Come learn about the framework, share your challenges, and walk away with clear actionable ways to help reorient the social sector around customer metrics, leading to stronger communities. Whether you are curious about impact measurement or ready to implement actionable solutions with the causes you care about, you will learn from experts within the CFM framework movement how to produce better results and amplify your giving.
Location: Gallery 2
3:30 pm
Optional Networking
LOCATION
An Elevated Alpine Escape
An authentic yet elegant mountain getaway, Montage Deer Valley offers the largest spa in Utah, five inspired dining options including a pub with its own bowling alley, along with year-round opportunities for adventure like hiking, mountain biking, golf, outdoor concerts, and fly‐fishing.
Surrounded by awe-inspiring mountain vistas and vibrant alpenglow sunsets, Montage Deer Valley is located less than five minutes from Park City’s celebrated Main Street and an easy 40‐minute drive from Salt Lake City International Airport.
CONTACT
Please contact summit@lhm.com with any additional questions.
