Fall 2026 Seminar Speakers

​Razz Purcell is the founder and director of Utaiko.  Razz got into music at a young age, and his journey has only been ramping up from there.  From music teacher at Crespi Carmelite High School to starting his own Taiko studio in Germany, Razz is bringing his experience and skill to all of Utah.​

Pam is known for her strong work ethic, strategic guidance, and personalized service. Her advanced listening and communication skills help clients feel at ease, while her 14 professional designations and certifications keep her competitive in today’s market. She holds a bachelor’s degree in social science from Brigham Young University and has served in multiple leadership roles within the Utah Central Association of REALTORS® and the Women’s Council of REALTORS®.

As Director of Entrepreneurship, McHargue assists startups, entrepreneurs, students, universities, and founders with their banking needs as they continue to grow toward success.

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​Jake has a background in accounting and finance. He enjoys helping companies with forecasting and budgeting.

Mariah Tyler Moore is a genre-bender by necessity. Her life has never fit into neat categories, so she stopped asking her work to. She founded Radical Resilience, LLC, which she runs as a small press imprint for her novels and as a creative services company offering web design and content work to clients. Mariah has twelve novels published and five more manuscripts in progress.

Dallas Cox is an entrepreneur, engineer, and business leader with nearly 30 years of experience starting, operating, and growing businesses.

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His career has been shaped by a combination of engineering, entrepreneurship, community involvement, and a willingness to pursue interesting opportunities.

Jennifer Whetten is a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern at Skyline Counseling Center and the founder of UTAZNM, a Utah-based photography and apparel company built around a deceptively simple question:

What do you see?

Brandon Mull is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of the Guardians, Fablehaven, Dragonwatch, Beyonders, Candy Shop War, and Five Kingdoms series

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He will be signing books in the library after his presentation!