Category: Board of Directors

Raised in Detroit, MI Lysa McCarroll graduated from Wayne State University, headed to Southern California and then moved to St. George. A serial entrepreneur she gets energized working to establish the foundational systems that help people, organizations and start-ups thrive. She currently runs River Road Publishing a content marketing enterprise that includes digital brand management and lifestyle publishing. 

Lysa’s unwavering dedication to establishing solid foundational structures has been instrumental in fostering growth and innovation within her endeavors. Her entrepreneurial spirit, coupled with a strategic vision, continues to propel individuals and organizations towards their fullest potential, making a lasting impact in both business and community spheres. Her dedication to building solid foundations has been a driving force behind the success stories of numerous individuals and start-ups, positioning her as a catalyst for growth and innovation.

From advisory roles to hands-on, down in the technical trenches Lysa has been privileged to work with a wide and varied range of non-profit organization, educators and businesses. Past clients include: Applied Development Economics, Autowriters.com, BoneSmart, Centers for Applied Competitive Technologies, Digital Healthcare Communities, Foundation for the Advancement of Research in Medicine, Los Angeles County Office of Education, Modi International, The School of Arts & Enterprise and Unite L.A. Currently she handles digital brand marketing and web development for AIPatHome.com, OldFocals.com and WolverineFurs.com.

As an advocate for community engagement, Lysa actively participates in various volunteer activities, contributing her time and expertise to initiatives focused on empowerment and education. Notably, she served as the president of the St. George Utah Branch of American Association of University Women (AAUW), demonstrating her commitment to advancing equity for women and girls through education, advocacy, and support. Lysa also served as the head “do whatever is needed to be done” person for the 2023 TedX St. George

Lysa, her husband C.V. and their two fur kids Minnie + Cooper live in Ivins, Utah where they enjoy the magnificent beauty of the area and the wonderful walking/hiking trails available.

 

Josh Kaneversky graduated from Utah Tech in 2016 with a B.S., in Communications with an emphasis in Mass Communications and a Minor in Music. He won Student of the Year awards in both the communication and music departments. 

Since graduating, Josh has worked as a marketing professional in an array of industries, including telecom, healthcare, fitness, and aviation. He has been a vital collaborator in planning one of the largest art events in California and has recently grown an Instagram page to over 10k followers in under a year (and still growing). 

He is a continuous learner, loving to explore analytics and creative processes each day. He holds certificates from Google, Hootsuite, Hubspot, the NTSB, and others.

When he is not working, he enjoys writing and recording music, playing board games, disc golfing, and hiking. He is also a three-time marathon finisher. Josh’s true passion in life is spending time with family, friends, and his sister’s goldendoodle, Noodle.

Fast facts:

• Studied music in the line of Beethoven 
• Plays clarinet, saxophone, and piano
• Due to strange circumstances was once the 7th-ranked Yahtzee player in the world
• Built a sailboat

Elizabeth Gunter (EL) is an artist, graphic designer, and entrepreneur in search of creatives. Raised in New York City with one foot in New Jersey, her exposure to the fine arts began young. This grew into a deep appreciation for poetry, photography, and painting. An art scholarship drew her to Chicago, and then a fateful road trip carried her to Southern Utah, where she fell in love with the red rocks beneath stark blue skies.

EL’s greatest triumphs include her two adorably precocious children, working with national brands to make beneficial imprints on the world, and opening ART Provides, her very own studio, event space, and gallery in a stunning historic theater. Here she hopes to create connections through art, both inside the minds of individuals, between small groups, and within larger communities. Most Recently EL has co-founded Art Broker Utah where she helps elevate residential and commercial spaces with art.

In addition to her artistic endeavors, EL actively serves on the boards of several influential organizations. She is a dedicated member of the Utah Cultural Alliance (UCA) 501c3 board, where she contributes to promoting and supporting cultural initiatives in the community. As a passionate advocate for the arts, she also lends her marketing expertise and creativity to Art Around the Corner, helping to enrich the local cultural landscape. EL’s commitment to the arts extends further as a valued member of the Arts to Zion board, where she actively promotes and celebrates artistic expression in the region. Additionally, she is a proud member of the Women’s Influence Network (WIN), where she empowers and inspires women from diverse backgrounds.

Away from a canvas, EL enjoys travel, exploring the great outdoors, canyoneering, meditation, and meeting mindful, open, authentic people.

She swears in Spanish when surprised, breaks into solo dance parties to release stress, and obsesses over fancy inks. She can’t help it. Art supplies and those who use them have her heart.

Joe is an extremely focused husband and father of three incredible individuals. He is a lifelong learner, educator, photographer, maker, designer, software engineer, and collector of vintage video games. He excels in various board sports, such as skateboarding, snowboarding, surfing, and wakeboarding. At present, he is managing numerous responsibilities, so do not hesitate to approach him for help. His dogs, Freya and Peaches, were the ones who rescued him and plod alongside him on his daily walks.

Joe’s favorite quote is, “I expect to pass through this world once. Any kindness I can show, or any good I can do, let me do it now.”

Barb Berrett is the Energy Services Engineer for the City of St. George and manages the Engineering Division for the department. She moved to Southern Utah in 1993 after graduating from the University of Utah with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. She received her Professional Engineering License in 1999.

Barb has worked for the private and public engineering sectors for 28 years and has worked on several water, irrigation, wastewater, and energy projects in the St. George area, as a designer and project manager.

She is a member of the American Public Works Association (APWA) and served as the Chapter President in 2002, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), American Public Power Association (APPA), and American Association of University Women (AAUW). She has volunteered for Switchpoint, Big Brothers Big Sisters in Southern Utah and supports local nonprofit organizations in the St. George area.

She enjoys living in St. George because of all the recreational opportunities available. Her hobbies include hiking, golfing, playing the guitar, singing and art.