
MEET KURT
"Listen, learn, gather information and act carefully"

My wife and I have been residents of Highland for 24 years, and we have raised our 4 children in this great city. In my lifetime I have founded and managed approximately a dozen companies, ranging from manufacturing to commercial real estate. I have led every one of these businesses to financial success. I have learned how a careful, fiscally conservative budget can be balanced with a well-informed, visionary approach, leading to a successful and sustainable future. I desire to bring this experience and insight to address the debt Highland City has accumulated along with other concerns facing our city.
Our city is a special, family-focused community because of its residents and the values they share. I want to keep the family values which have led this city to prosperity. These values can only be maintained if we have a City Council that is dedicated to being careful, empathetic listeners of its residents. I believe I have done this while serving as a member of the Highland City Planning Commission, where I have defended our long term and short-term interests. I am dedicated to keeping Highland City’s large-lot feel, and promise to listen, learn, gather information and act carefully.
Personal info:
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Grew up in Sandy Utah
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Married for 24 years with 4 children
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Resident of Highland 24 years
Community & Religious Service:
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Highland City Planning Commission - 1.75 years
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Highland City Fling Planning Committee – 4 years
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Highland's Cottage On The Green – HOA – Treasurer – 2 years
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Lodges at Deer Valley – HOA – Vice President – 3 years
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Taught Entrepreneurship class for Alpine School District - Continuing Ed - 2 years
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LDS Missionary – Spokane Washington Mission – 2 years
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Served in several LDS Ward and Stake positions
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Served 23 years in scouting as Cub Master, Varsity leader, Venture Leader, Chartered Organization Head, Venture roundtable commissioner, Assistant District Commission, Akela’s Council training staff
Career and Schooling:
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Attended UVU and BYU - studied Business and Finance
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Started my first business in 1984 as a Sophomore in college – renting TV, VCR and Microwaves to college students (sold business, and its still in business today)
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Currently - General Partner of Real Estate Investment Holding Company – I currently own and manage 25+ commercial, agriculture and residential properties.
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Currently - Owner of online retailer - being a supplier to Amazon.com
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Owned and managed a successful manufacturing company with over 75 employees for 21 years. (sold business, and its still in business today)
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Certified Kansas City BBQ Judge
Hobbies and Interest:
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Love college football
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Fishing
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Swimming
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Going on walks with my wife
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cooking and tasting BBQ
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decorating for Christmas
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20,000+ lights outside animated to music
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