December 4, 2008
For Immediate Release
Utah Valley University recently received a new member to its Board of Trustees, Greg Butterfield, managing partner of SageCreek Partners, an asset management and outsourced post-construction customer service company. Butterfield will be replacing Jason Chaffetz, who was recently elected to represent Utah’s 3rd Congressional District in Washington, D.C.
With more than 23 years of executive level experience in the software industry, Butterfield brings an extensive track record of business development and achievement to the University.
"Greg Butterfield's appointment to the Board of Trustees adds a strong voice from the business community to an already talented Board," said Elizabeth Hitch, UVU interim president. "He brings a wealth of experience and success in leadership positions in the software industry. His perspective and strong leadership skill set will be a very nice addition to the Board and we look forward to welcoming him."
The Board of Trustees, instituted in 1978, comprises eight Trustee members that are appointed by the Governor. Each appointee serves a four-year term, usually rotating June 30 of all odd-numbered years. Members of the Board meet, on average, eight times annually to make governance decisions regarding the University, including strategic goals and accountability.
"The Board of Trustees helps to provide vision and direction to the institution," Hitch said. "As members of the community, they provide a voice to the communities we serve in implementing the institutional mission."
Prior to SageCreek, Butterfield was group president at Symantec and CEO of Altiris, where he led the company to eight consecutive years of revenue growth and profitability; from $3 million in annual revenue to more than $300 million. Butterfield also held executive positions in the software industry with companies such as Vinca Corporation, Novell and WordPerfect Corporation.
"Utah Valley is known has a high-tech hotbed, and Greg is a wonderful connection between that industry and the institution," said Val Hale, vice president of advancement at UVU.
Butterfield won the 2002 Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year award and served as the chairman of the board of the Utah Information Technology Association from 2003 to 2005. Butterfield received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and Finance from Brigham Young University.
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