Upcoming Events
ELS: Mike Glauser
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Mike Glauser has extensive experience as a successful entrepreneur, business consultant, and university professor. He is the founder and former chairman of Golden Swirl Management Company and a founder of Northern Lights. Both companies were sold to a publicly traded company in Canada. Mike has consulted with numerous corporations in the areas of business strategy, organizational effectiveness, and leadership development. His clients have included Associated Food Stores, The Boeing Company, Clinical Innovations, Department of Workforce Services, Esso of InterAmerica, Harmon Music Group, Saudi Consolidated Services, and USANA Health Sciences. Mike has held faculty positions at the University of North Carolina and Westminster College. Mike has published numerous articles and three books on entrepreneurship: Glorious Accidents, The Business of Heart, and Main Street Entrepreneur, which chronicles his 4,000-mile bicycle ride across America to interview remarkable entrepreneurs who have successfully merged livelihood and lifestyle in places they want to live. He has appeared on Great Day America, First Business from Washington, Voice of America, Kansas City Live, Good Morning Chicago, Associated Press Radio, and many other radio and TV programs.
Learning Staircase Series
Social/Networking | Student Recruiting
Lianne Wappett is an award-winning educator, communication coach, and experience designer. She brings more than two decades of industry and academic expertise to her role as a Professional Practice Assistant Professor at Utah State University’s Jon M. Huntsman School of Business, where she also directs the Huntsman Scholar Program. Her industry background includes brand-building work with Children’s Miracle Network, Walgreens, Intel, AskJeeves, and others. In the classroom, Lianne fosters curiosity and discovery, coaching students in communication, leadership, and using data and design to tell compelling stories. Her teaching excellence has earned her honors such as Utah State’s Mentor of the Year and the Huntsman School’s Teacher of the Year. A practicing artist, her work has been exhibited nationally and explores interactive, material-based dialogue. Her areas of expertise span visual analytics, data storytelling, design strategy, digital marketing, rhetoric, and experiential learning—all grounded in a passion for helping students “dare mighty.”
ELS: Shauna Smith
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Shauna Smith is an accomplished executive leader with more than 15 years of experience at the helm of food and beverage organizations. Shauna started as an operator and has since been integral in developing, acquiring, and operating over 400 restaurants across a dozen states since 2008. Collectively, these establishments have generated more than $2.5 billion, offering employment opportunities to over 40,000 individuals. Her primary focus is elevating operational efficiencies and accelerating revenue growth across the various brands in the Savory portfolio. With an operational depth supported by a 70-person value-add team, she directly supervises the senior leaders of each portfolio company to ensure both strategic and tactical objectives are met. Shauna’s superpower is value creation through three key drivers—growth, efficiency, and site replication. This remarkable growth trajectory earned the firm multiple accolades, including back-to-back fast-growth awards from Restaurant Monitor, as well as eight appearances on Inc. Magazine’s prestigious Inc. 500 list—a testament to its rapid expansion and success. Beyond her organizational achievements, Shauna herself has been the recipient of several distinguished industry awards such as Women to Watch, CXO of the Year, and CEO of the Year
E-Club Trivia and Nachos
Student Activities
Come and meet fellow students and entrepreneurs for a night of fun trivia. Nachos will be served. Meeting will be on the second floor in the back towards the south in the E-center.
Scotsman Trivia and Nachos
Student Activities | Career Exploration Trips
Come with a team of 4 or come and join a team to compete in a game of trivia. Winners will get super bowl type rings and have named imprinted upon the trivia trophy. Nachos and Soda will be served. Event will be held on the 3rd floor of the Gardner Learning and Leadership building.
ELS: Adam Paul
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Adam Paul is the Founder and CEO of Next Meters, a leading designer and manufacturer of smart metering. His entrepreneurial path was unexpectedly sparked by a casual conversation about flaws in meter systems. With no formal training in electronics or software, he taught himself and built prototypes in his garage. That curiosity and persistence launched Next Meters. Now recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies, Next Meters is known for products that improve accuracy, efficiency, and conservation. Under Adam’s leadership, Next Meters has become the dominant submetering provider for the multifamily housing market in the U.S. Guided by a commitment to innovation and sustainability, the company has helped conserve billions of gallons of water and continues to set ambitious goals for environmental and humanitarian impact. In recognition of this work, Adam was named EY Entrepreneur of the Year and Utah Business CEO of the Year. His story reflects the power of entrepreneurial determination. What began as a chance encounter has grown into a global enterprise that is reshaping utility management and empowering communities worldwide.
Learning Staircase Series
Social/Networking
Ms. Allred is the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs at the Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University. She is also the Karen Haight Huntsman Endowed Professor of Leadership, an honor she shares with her colleague Lianne Wappett. From 2022 to 2025 she served as the Inaugural Director of She’s Daring Mighty Things, an initiative focused on providing more opportunities, higher engagement, and better outcomes for our students. In 2025, the Huntsman Hive was created, with Ms. Allred named as Director. Dr. Brent B. Allred is the Director of Global Programs at Utah State University’s Jon M. Huntsman School of Business. He joined the faculty of the Huntsman School in 2022, after a 23-year career at William & Mary’s Raymond A. Mason School of Business. He earned his Ph.D. from The Pennsylvania State University and an MBA and B.S. in Accounting from Brigham Young University. Prior to returning to academics, he spent several years in the tech industry with Intel, Symantec, Novell and Central Point Software.
ELS: Danny Clark
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Danny Clark is Co-founder and CEO of D&D Enterprises, which owns and operates 37 Jimmy John’s locations. Beyond this, he is an active investor with stakes in Viva Chicken, Outdoor Elements, and multiple real estate ventures. A dedicated philanthropist, Danny also serves as the Board Chair of Roots Charter High School in West Valley City, where he champions innovative approaches to education and community development. Outside of his professional work, Danny values family above all. He and his wife, Mary Clark, are the proud parents of four children—three daughters and one son. Danny is an accomplished horseman, avid surfer, and passionate outdoor adventurer. He views experiences as life’s most valuable currency and is deeply committed to creating lasting memories with his family. Most recently, this spirit of adventure took them on a remarkable three-week safari across Africa—a journey filled with discovery, connection, and unforgettable moments.
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