About Memory Matters Utah/Nevada
Founded on March 23, 2012, Memory Matters Utah/Nevada, formerly the Alzheimer's and Dementia Society, meets the growing needs of our senior population. As a 501(C)(3) service organization in Southern Utah and Southeastern Nevada, we believe in passionately empowering individuals, families and communities with support, education and caregiving. With the help of volunteers and the generous support of donors, we are able to walk alongside those who are navigating the difficult path of Alzheimer's disease, dementia and caregiving.
LuAnn Lundquist
Founder/ Executive Director
LuAnn passionately serves caregivers and those with dementia in our community. She is a graduate of then Dixie College and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Northern Arizona University with a General Studies degree in Social and Behavioral Science and is a licensed Therapeutic Recreational Technician (TRT). She has worked in the field for 12 years and cared for family members with dementia.
Janet Thatcher Labrum
Program Director
Janet originally joined the Memory Matters team as the Activities Coordinator. Janet has extensive experience in the elder care field and has been a valuable addition to Memory Matters in her role as the Program Director.
Michelle Hepworth
Activity Manager
Michelle recently relocated to Saint George Utah from Rexburg Idaho. She comes to Memory Matters with Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Business Office Management Experience. She is committed to excellence in client services and values the importance of Alzheimer's and Dementia Care by engaging happily with seniors and volunteers. Michelle prides herself in being a compassionate, dependable, and a responsible person who helps with communication skills. She has a warm, loving, manner about her and is a real asset to our team.
Desiree Almond Dana
Activity Coordinator
Desiree is from Northern Utah and has lived in our area for the past 5 years. She is a compassionate leader who enjoys engaging seniors and volunteers with her outgoing, happy personality. Desiree's enthusiasm and fun ideas are a great boost to the Memory Activity Club.
Board Members
Executive Board
Jenny Jones - Executive President
Founding Partner in the law firm of Faux, Walker, and Jones. PLLC
Tony Wrigley - Executive Vice President, Treasurer
Geriatric Health Care
St. George, UT
Connie Zdunich - Public Relations
Spilsbury Mortuary
St. George, UT
Gary Maxfield - Board Specialist
Emergency Services, Retired
St. George, UT
Gerry Thamert, LCSW - Board Specialist
Public & Social Services
St. George, UT
Harold Tanner - Fun Art Director
ISID Interior Designer and Display World Magazine Design Gold Medalist
Represented by Hayden-Hayes Broadmoor Gallery
Executive Board (cont.)
Advisory Board
Sharon Shores - Board Specialist / Interfaith
Registered Nurse
Hurricane, UT
Mary Hatch - Board Specialist / Accounting
Washington, UT
Kurt B. Lundquist, MPT
Coral Desert Rehabilitation
St. George, UT
Susan Ann Stauffer, PhD
Retired Instructor
University of Utah College of Social Work
St. George, UT
Member Emeritus Executive Board
LuAnn Lundquist BS, TRT
Board President
Founder and Executive Director
Rodney W. Smith
Executive President
Retired leader in sales and marketing Ruters Newspaper, California
Jerry Rasmussen
Board Treasurer
Deputy Auditor
Washington County Clerk/Auditor's Dept.
Murray Gubler
Board Specialist
Retired Bank Executive
St. George, UT
Thomas J. Adams
Founding Board Treasurer
St. George, UT
Beth Cottam
Exec. Sec./Treasurer
Social Worker, Retired Director of Human Services and Aging, Published Author
Mitzi Pollock Sullivan
Caregiver, Former Office Manager
Alzheimer Association
St. George, UT
Jone' Koford
Board Specialist
Operations Officer for Senior Services
Dixie Regional Medical Center
Member Emeritus Advisory Board
Nick Lang
CPA with Hinton Burdick, MBA,
Financial Planner
Carolyn Stuercke, LCSW
Founding Board Member
LCSW Social Worker
Applegate Home Health & Hospice
Teri Koenig, MS
Founding Board Member
Intermountain Health Care
Health and Performance Center
Tyler Hoskins
Civil Engineer, Project Manager
Jviation, Inc.
Lisa Beck,BS
Public Relations Manager
Frontline Public Involvement
Patrick Sapio
Founding Board Member
Social Worker, Speaker, Teacher
Clfford "Bill" Chaney
Executive VP, Retired Director of Human Services & Aging, Leader in Aviation w/
United Airlines, FedEx, SkyWest & FAA
Ruth Handley
Retired Educator
US Department of Defense
Laura Alldredge
MS Edu /Special Education Endorsement
Cognitive Trainer
Lane Ronnow
Producer/Host
"A Story To Tell" DSU CEC-TV
Marjory Atkinson, RN
Retired Nursing Teacher
St. George, UT
Theresa Shinedling
Psychotherapist
Martin Shinedling
Neuro Psychologist
Kim Likens
Director of Volunteer Services
Applegate Homecare & Hospice