“You sure have a way of making something ordinary seem extraordinary.” (referring to my writing skills)
Jay Olsen, Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, Environmental Program Manager
“Doug is an absolute pleasure to work with. His can-do attitude and innovative solutions to public relations and communications issues has lifted the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food’s public information office to great heights.”
Andy Pierucci, Utah Department of Agriculture and Food Director of Marketing and Communications
“Thanks for the nice article. I think Utah Association of Counties should give you a raise. If you can make me sound that good, I can only imagine what you can do with a better subject!” and… “Thank you, Doug! You have no idea how much UAC needs you and how much I personally appreciate all you do!”
Cindy Bulloch, Iron County Assessor, President of UAC in 2018
“I would have no problem putting you in front of a camera (the media). You’re poised, confident and good at conveying information on the spot. Excellent job!”
Dwayne Baird, Former Chief Public Information Officer, Salt Lake City Police Department
“Well, Doug – in this age of great technology, unfortunately, few are great communicators. But you are the exception and you made my job so much more enjoyable.”
Darlene Kristi, President, No-Barriers International
“I just wanted to pass along that I love the electronic version of the UAC Newsletter. I like it lots more than the paper version and the cost savings to the association, relative to printing and mailing.”
Mark Altom, Davis County Treasurer, President of UAC in 2000
“I wanted to thank you for the Counties CD that I was sent. I have been looking at is this morning and I can already tell it will be a huge help.”
Steve Heise, Social Studies Teacher, Park City School District
“Thank you again. I know I say that a lot but I really mean it, you are fantastic!”
Brandy Grace, Millard County Auditor, President of UAC in 2014
“You are so organized about communicating with your subscribers! Thanks for the notice, and I have signed up for the weekly newsletter.
Happy New Year to you too!”
Kara Choquette, Director of Communications, TransWest Express LLC
“I want to thank you for your help in our registration dilemma. You went over and beyond your call of duty. I hope you have a wonderful day and that the conference is a success.”
Sherri Sillitoe, Office Manager, Weber County Planning Division
“I am always impressed with your thoroughness. You always have everything under control.”
Debbie Ames, Rich County Recorder, President of UAC in 2009
“We attend about 12 conferences and conventions each year. My observation is that UAC does a better job than anybody in driving attendees to the vendor booths. No one else makes the effort that you make.”
Jon Bronson, Vice President, Zions Bank Public Finance
“This newsletter that you publish is one of the best in the country among the county associations. I travel around the country and get to see most of them. It’s clean, well-layed out, has good information in it and you just do a fantastic job on it.”
Burt Burrows, Government Sales Rep, Nationwide Retirement Solutions
“I thought the CD is one of the best examples of County government out there and would like to add it to our theme this year. This topic was one of several teachers voiced having problems with teaching.”
Heidi Ross, Tooele County School District