about us

Stephen first joined the Board of Directors over 30 years ago with the primary qualification of having studied philosophy, a credential that meant something to his grandfather Obert C. Tanner. He has a deep appreciation for the importance of a strong workplace culture in the success of organisations. Stephen is committed to continuing the philanthropic legacy of the company and has served as a trustee of the Tanner Lectures on Human Values for over 20 years. In addition to serving on our Board of Directors he also teaches in the philosophy department at the University of Utah and continues his research and writing in the history of science. Stephen studied philosophy at Stanford and earned a PhD in the History and Philosophy of Science from Cambridge.

Dave arrived at O.C. Tanner offering his services without a job interview or offer. If the company wasn't pleased after a month's work (without pay), he'd pack his things. 40 years later Dave has worked in several teams across the organisation including sales, supply chain, client relations, and operations—all with the goal of helping people thrive at work. Dave also spent over 14 years serving on the boards of multiple community organisations ranging from United Way of Salt Lake to the Utah Opera to One Refugee. He earned a bachelor's degree in international business from Brigham Young University and an MBA from Thunderbird American Graduate School of International Management.

“O.C. Tanner’s unique approach to recognition helps people lead in the most powerful way—as servants and stewards with a great responsibility to their organisations, employees, customers, and communities.” Scott believes passionately in O.C. Tanner’s purpose to “help people thrive at work.” He understands the important role a leader plays in defining a company’s vision, values, and strategy. But at the end of the day, he knows that people matter most. Scott was named as President and Chief Operating Officer in December 2022. Prior to this, he served as O.C. Tanner’s Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Corporate Controller. Before joining O.C. Tanner in 2003, Scott was with KPMG and Arthur Andersen for eleven years providing audit, business advisory, and M&A professional services. He prioritizes serving his community and is currently on the executive committee of the Board of Trustees for the United Way of Salt Lake. He received a bachelor’s degree in accounting and an MBA from the University of Utah.

“One question drives everything I do for my team and our clients: ‘How can we use data to be smarter?’ It’s about using data to generate helpful insights—the kind that result in better decisions and inspire positive action.” As Chief Operating Officer, Scott is always ready to listen, learn, and pull the story out of the details. He understands the power of data to help organisations make better decisions. Scott considers it an honor to help both our internal teams and our clients achieve more by sharing data-driven insights that solve real problems. When Scott joined O.C. Tanner over 14 years ago he brought with him a wealth of experience from both the private industry and public accounting—he worked in a range of roles including Vice President of Finance, controller, and auditor. A certified public accountant, Scott has a bachelor’s degree in accounting and an MBA from the University of Utah. Outside of work, he gets the most joy from spending time with his wife and their five children.

“An organisation’s business potential is intimately tied to its humanity. I love working for a company that leads the world in creating workplaces that help people thrive.” Mindi works to connect people with purpose. Whether she is working with clients or internal teams, her goal is to help cultivate workplace cultures where people feel connected to the greater purpose and impact of their work. Mindi’s experience has taught her that it is this connection, this soul spark, that inspires people to seek personal and professional progress—and that ultimately kindles powerful business breakthroughs. Mindi has 25 years of experience in sales, marketing and as a human resource executive. In each of these roles, she has focused on practices that strengthen the workforce through culture. Named Chief People Officer of the Year by Silicon Slopes in 2023 and one of Utah’s 30 Women to Watch in 2022 Mindi is SPHR and SHRM–SCP certified. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and an MBA from the University of Utah.

As a seasoned technology executive with a passion for leading large teams through the complexities of building great software at scale, Steve is focused on delivering differentiated SaaS solutions and supporting technologies that help employees around the globe thrive at work. With over 25 years of software executive leadership experience, Steve draws from his background in global product portfolio management, engineering, UX, and agile process to create profitable enterprise solutions from ideas. From startups to Fortune 500 companies, he has worked with diverse teams to deliver high-quality software solutions that drive growth and enhance customer experiences. When he's not working, Steve loves spending time with his family and hitting the trails on his mountain bike.

As Chief Financial Officer, Michelle Colovich leads all finance functions at O.C. Tanner, including financial planning, budgeting, compliance, risk management, forecasting, and helping the company achieve profitable growth. With 25 years of experience in the finance industry and 18 years at O.C. Tanner, Michelle is a seasoned executive and trusted member of the senior executive team. She has been pivotal in helping drive O.C. Tanner to record-breaking revenue and profit years and has played a crucial role in the development of the company’s corporate hyper-growth strategy. Previously, Michelle served as Vice President of Finance and Corporate Controller. She has a master's and bachelor's degrees from Brigham Young University.

“As a leader, I derive great satisfaction from helping people reach their full potential by empowering them to make decisions and take initiative. It’s a natural extension of our company’s mission to help people thrive at work.” As a career in-house attorney, Beatryx strives to help business leaders accomplish their strategic goals. Beatryx leads our legal, contracts, and internal audit teams and provides creative and practical solutions to the executive team and Board of Directors. Beatryx has previously counseled listed companies in the aerospace, nuclear services, and multi-level marketing industries. She has an undergraduate degree in political science from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville and a Juris Doctor from the DePaul University College of Law. Outside of work, Beatryx currently serves on the boards of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under the Law, Salt Lake Community College Foundation, the Waterford School, and Ballet West. She enjoys volunteering and spending time with her husband and their two children.

“There’s nothing I love more than being on the factory floor, building connections and relationships with the people who make our manufacturing possible. Putting people first is core to how we do things at O.C. Tanner.” As our Executive Vice President of Supply Chain & Production, Gary specialises in creating cultures of continuous improvement through manufacturing and leadership excellence. He leads our manufacturing, buying, engineering, refining, and logistics teams. Gary has been at O.C. Tanner for over 35 years and has helped transform the company’s manufacturing operations from “batch” to lean while pioneering team-based procedures that allow each unit to take full ownership of their results. His greatest joy on the job comes from interacting with and inspiring people—empowering them to do their best work. Gary enjoys travelling across the globe to assist organisations in generating newfound outcomes for their machines and their people. A member of the AME Hall of Fame, he also currently serves on the Executive Advisory Board for the Shingo Institute and is a Shingo Examiner. He holds an MBA from Brigham Young University and enjoys basketball, snowboarding, and spending time with his family.

“I believe that being passionate about what you do (or sell) is a key driver of success. We get to help people thrive at work—and that’s easy to be passionate about.” As our Executive Vice President of Global Sales, Greg leads the employee recognition industry’s most capable team of culture-building sales professionals. With responsibility for global sales strategy, Greg helps some of the world’s best companies improve corporate culture to keep their employees inspired and thriving. He believes in being an enthusiastic collaborator, listener, and research-minded strategic partner. Greg has been at O.C. Tanner for over 28 years and has worked in several areas from market research and product management to account development and enterprise sales leadership. This includes 12 years selling SaaS solutions to (and consulting with) top companies in Chicago, where he served on the Chicago SHRM Board of Directors. He was also a founding board member and past president of Recognition Professionals International (RPI). Greg has a degree in marketing and an MBA from the University of Utah.

“I strongly believe everyone can be a leader. At O.C. Tanner we know leading isn’t about a job title—it’s about creating an environment conducive to innovation and achievement.” After three decades helping hundreds of global and Fortune 500 companies build strong cultures and communities through employee recognition, David is one of the industry’s most trusted subject matter experts. He is passionate about helping companies grow by caring for their people. Over the years, his talent has been tapped by nearly every department at O.C. Tanner, from product development and marketing to IT and customer service. He currently leads our client success team, working to deliver and support the best solutions in the recognition industry. With contagious enthusiasm, David is happiest when helping clients succeed. He takes great satisfaction in helping people thrive—whether they are our clients, their employees, or members of our internal teams. David has a degree in economics from the University of Utah. Outside of work, he is a marathon runner and loves spending time with his family.