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Devin Thorpe's Biography

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Full Name:

Devin D. Thorpe

Gender:

Male

Family:

Spouse: Gail; Son: Dayton

Birth Date:

01/19/1965

Birth Place:

Provo, UT

Home City:

Salt Lake City, UT

Religion:

Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints

MBA, Finance, Cornell University Johnson Graduate School of Management, 1991-1993

MBA, Finance, Cornell University, Johnson Graduate School of Management, 1993

BS, Finance, University of Utah, 1989

BS, Finance, University of Utah, David Eccles School of Business, 1985-1989

Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Utah, District 3, 2020

Legislative Aide, U.S. Senate Banking Committee Staff, 1989 - 1991

Contributor, Forbes, 2012 - 2020

Regular Contributor, Forbes, 2012-2020

Founder/Chief Executive Officer, Your Mark on the World Center, 2012-2020

Interim Executive Director, Community Foundation of Utah, 2015

Writer, FamilyShare, 2012-2013

Professor, South China University of Technology, 2011-2012

Professor of Business, South China University of Technology, 2011-2012

Chief Financial Officer, MonaVie, 2008-2011

Chief Financial Officer, MonaVie, 2008 - 2011

Managing Director, Technology Outreach and Innovation Program, USTAR, 2007-2008

Managing Director, USTAR, 2007-2008

Blogger, Know More Media, 2006-2007

Managing Director, Thorpe Capital, Inc., 2000 - 2007

Treasurer, USANA Health Sciences, 1996 - 2000

Treasurer, USANA Health Sciences, Incorporated, 1996-2000

Senior Manager of Financial Planning and Budgeting, HealthRider, 1996

Senior Manager of Financial Planning and Budgeting, Healthrider, 1996

Sr. Associate, Travis Capital, 1995 - 1996

Senior Associate, Travis Capital, Incorporated, 1995-1996

Founder, General Manager, Mortgage America, 1993-1994

Founder/General Manager, Mortgage America, 1993-1994

Cornell University Johnson Graduate School of Management, Teaching Assistant, 1991-1993

Legislative Aide, U.S. Senate Banking Committee Staff, 1989 - 1991

Legislative Aide, United States Senate Banking Committee Staff, 1989-1991

Member, Board Of Directors, Crowdfunding Professional Association, 2018-present

District Chief of Staff, Rotary International, 2012-present

Vice President, Crowdfunding Professional Association, 2018 - 2020

Board Member, Poverty Reduction Services, 2018 - 2020

District Trainer, Rotary District 5420, 2019 - 2020

Champion of Social Good, Your Mark on the World Center, 2012 - 2020

Board Member, National Speakers Association - Mountain West Chapter, 2014 - 2019

Board Member/President, National Speakers Association Mountain West Chapter, 2014-2019

Chief of Staff, Rotary District 5420, 2015 - 2019

Interim Executive Director/Board Member, Community Foundation of Utah, 2014-2018

Board Member, Community Foundation of Utah, 2014 - 2018

Board Member/ President, National Speakers Association - Mountain West Chapter, 2014 - 2019, 2017-2018

President, National Speakers Association - MountainWest Chapter, 2017 - 2018

President/Chair, MountainWest Capital Network, 2007-2009, 2014-2015

Board Chair, MountainWest Capital Network, 2014 - 2015

Member, Board of Directors, Valley Foundation, 2013-2014

Board Member/ Chair/ President, MountainWest Capital Network, 2001 - 2014

Board Member, MountainWest Capital Network, 2001 - 2014

Board Member, Valley Foundation, 2013 - 2014

Chairman, MountainWest Capital Network, 2009

President, MountainWest Capital Network, 2007-2008

Managing Director, Thorpe Capital Group, Limited Liability Company, 2000-2007

Chair, University of Utah Business Alumni Association, 2005-2007

Board Chair, University of Utah Business Alumni Association, 2005 - 2007

Awards:

Distinguished Alumnus, University of Utah, David Eccles School of Business

Current Car:

2017 Chevrolet Bolt

Date of Wedding Anniversary:

June 20, 1988

Father's Name:

Philip D. Thorpe

Father's Occupation:

Real Estate

Favorite Actor/Actress:

Tom Hanks

Favorite Athlete:

Jim Thorpe

Favorite Book:

Half the Sky

First Car:

1969 Honda 600

Priority Issues:

Reversing Climate Change
Improving Global Heath
Eradicating Extreme Poverty and Fighting for Social Justice

Publications:

Forbes: http://forbes.com/sites/devinthorpe

Books: https://www.amazon.com/Devin-Thorpe/e/B006W5OJ7M

Adding Profit by Adding Purpose
925 Ideas to Help You Save Money, Get Out of Debt and Retire A Millionaire So You Can Leave Your Mark on the World
Your Mark on the World
Crowdfunding for Social Good

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

After fighting nearly a decade as a thought leader to reverse climate change, improve global health and eradicate extreme poverty, I felt I could do more for these causes in Congress.

Spouse's Occupation:

Retired school teacher

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