Board of Directors

  • Natalie Okeson

    BOARD CHAIR

    Natalie has fifteen years of experience in the nonprofit, political/governmental, and higher education sectors.  Previous roles have included Executive Director of a Health and Human Services and vulnerable populations advocacy nonprofit, Northern Nevada Director for US Senator Jacky Rosen, and Director of Development at UVU. 

    Natalie is passionate about her career in public service, where she excels at problem-solving, building relationships across a broad spectrum of stakeholders, and seeking measurable impact.  She holds an MA in Nonprofit Management and an MA in Political Science. Natalie and her husband, Todd, have three children, and live the commonly uncommon life of a D1 coaching family.

  • Hal G. Anderson

    FINANCIAL OFFICER

    Hal has been instrumental in the growth and vision of Soltis Investment Advisors. He served as President and Chief Executive Officer from July 2013 to 2017, after holding the positions of Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Investment Officer since 1993. Additionally, Hal served as the firm’s Chief Compliance Officer. After a three-year ecclesiastical leave, he returned in July 2020 to serve as the Chairman of the Board of Managers and Chair of the Private Alternative Investment Committee.

    Hal holds a B.A. in International Relations and an MBA from Brigham Young University (BYU) and its Marriott School of Management, respectively. He has served on various boards, including the Sutherland Institute, Zion Natural History Association, BYU Alumni Association, National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA) Government Affairs Committee, Challenger Schools, and BYU Management Society of St. George. Hal is also an adjunct instructor in the Finance Department at Utah Tech University, where he teaches portfolio management. He and his wife, Julie, have six children and 22 grandchildren.

  • Kristen Fugal

    SECRETARY

    With over 25 years working in the legal community, Kristen Fugal brings a wealth of experience with her current emphasis on philanthropy and lifting the community. 

    Kristen graduated from the University of Utah in addition to completing studies at Utah Valley University and licensed paralegal certification at The University of Texas at Austin and Utah Valley University. She spent over 14 years as a senior licensed paralegal with Parr Brown Gee & Loveless following over seven years with Callister Nebeker & McCullough, among others. She is currently Director of Legal Affairs for Adamantium Real Estate.

    Kristen has a seasoned background in the non-profit sector and currently serves on the Philanthropy Advisory committee of Saprea and Board of Trustees of Globus Relief. Previously, she served as a Board Member for Intermountain Medical Center - Patient Family Advisory Council and as a Development Volunteer at Catholic Community Services. 

    She and her husband Brandon reside in their hometown of Pleasant Grove, Utah and have seven children and a Shih Tzu named Arthur.

  • Craig & Bertha McIlroy

    BOARD MEMBERS

    Bertha grew up in Logan, Utah, and graduated from Brigham Young University with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in dance. She taught at BYU for 6 years prior to moving to Denver.

    Craig is a certified financial planner (CFP®), a certified business exit consultant (CBEC®) and the owner of a financial advisory firm specializing in helping business owners through the emotional hurdles of succession, estate and investment planning.  He graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s degree in interpersonal communications.

    They have four children and 15 grandchildren. The McIlroys served 7 years as BYU chapter chairs for Colorado and then both served on the National BYU Alumni Association Board.  Craig was President of the BYU Alumni Association from 2006-2008.  They enjoy scuba diving, biking, golf, hiking, hunting and travel.

  • Andrea Clarke

    ADVISORY BOARD

  • Brandon Fugal

    ADVISORY BOARD

  • Michael Merchant

    FOUNDATION ADVISOR

Meet the Team

  • Jenny Oaks Baker

    FOUNDER, PRODUCER, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

    GRAMMY-nominated Artist and Producer Jenny Oaks Baker is one of America’s most beloved and accomplished violinists. Whether her music is experienced live or through one of her many recordings, it is impossible to escape the magic of her artistry.

    America’s Violinist, Jenny Oaks Baker, is a GRAMMY-nominated, Billboard No. 1 performer and recording artist. She received her Master of Music degree from The Juilliard School and her Bachelor’s degree from The Curtis Institute of Music. Jenny has performed as a soloist at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, The Library of Congress, and as a guest soloist with The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, and the Jerusalem, Pittsburgh, Utah, and National Symphonies. Jenny has released nineteen albums, including her latest, The Redeemer, which have sold over a million copies and consistently chart on Billboard. Music from her Grammy nominated album, Wish Upon a Star: A Tribute to Walt Disney is featured at Disney World and Disneyland to introduce the nightly fireworks show. In her efforts to share the light of Christ with more of God’s children, Jenny is now producing and touring Christ-centered shows across the US. Jenny, her husband, Matthew, and their four children (musical group Family Four) are from Salt Lake City, Utah.

  • Katie Larsen

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Katie earned a BA in Communications & Advertising from Brigham Young University-Provo and has garnered 10+ years of experience managing the operations for multi-million-dollar marketing campaigns for companies like CVS Health, Aetna and Cancer Care Northwest.

    Katie enjoyed a career pivot when she accepted the role of JOB Summer Workshop Director, supporting the summer music education program for budding musicians. After three years she progressed into the role of Executive Director for the SoulFill Music Foundation, applying her years of operations expertise.

    Katie plays in the Timpanogos Symphony Orchestra and Intermountain Choral Artists & Symphony Orchestra, and teaches a small studio of violin students. She relishes the chance to encourage relationships through the arts. In her spare time, she finds a special joy in raising her four young children with her husband in Utah, serving in her church and community, getting lost in historical fiction and sweating out stress in spin class.

  • Susan Tuckett

    MARKETING DIRECTOR

  • Vicki Belnap

    CHOIR PERFORMANCE MANAGER

  • John & Alycia Virga

    DANCE PERFORMANCE MANAGERS

    John and Alycia (Moore) Virga are retired professional ballet dancers who met through Robert Joffrey during their developmental years.

    Professionally, Alycia was a principal dancer with the Sacramento Ballet, who received her first contract at the young age of 16. Alycia was 15 years old when she met John at the Joffrey workshop in San Antonio, TX.

    John received a scholarship to study at the Joffrey school of ballet in New York City and performed with The Joffrey Concert Group dancers. Listening to the advice of Margo Fonteyn, John accepted a contract to perform with Tulsa Ballet Theater under the direction of famed Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo dancers Roman Jasinski and Mocelyne Larkin.

    John and Alycia both retired to pursue family life together and have enjoyed raising their five children. Serving their family and their church community has brought them much joy. Their love of dance and moving with music has never changed. Music and dance fills their souls! 

  • Mia Sutherland

    BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

    Mia is a full-time student at Brigham Young University pursuing a degree in Marketing, with plans to earn an MBA following graduation. 

    She worked as a student intern for Jenny Oaks Baker LLC as Deliverables Manager, which led to her position as Business Development Coordinator for SoulFill Music Foundation. Her love of music runs deep and she is thrilled to be a part of this team as she builds a foundation in brand development, digital marketing, and business outreach.

    Always up for an adventure, she is passionate about anything outdoors— from skiing and hiking, to boating, rock climbing, and sports. 

  • Hannah Baker Erickson

    PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

  • Reaf Erickson

    TREASURER