South Valley Chamber recognizes 2024 Titan Awards recipients
The South Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2024 recipients of the Titan Awards. Sandi Hendry, James E. Clarke and Keith B. McMullin were honored on Nov. 6 during a gala at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City sponsored by The Larry H. Miller Co.
“Since 2009, the Titan Award has been the chamber’s most prestigious honor, celebrating business and community leaders who demonstrate a lasting commitment to their community through active engagement, philanthropy and positive impact,” the chamber said in its announcement.
Honorees are selected by the chamber’s executive committee and board of directors from a pool of nominees.
“The individuals being honored this year carry forward the remarkable legacy of past awardees known for their exceptional business achievements and unwavering dedication to the community,” said Jay Francis, president and CEO of the South Valley Chamber. “Sandi, James and Keith epitomize excellence, standing out as both visionary business leaders and compassionate community members.”
An Orem native, Hendry graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in education and business and was a school teacher for 30 years. In 2009, she founded Minky Couture, a popular blanket brand nationwide and around the world. The company has six retail stores in Utah with over 250 employees. She was previous a winner of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and the Athena Leadership Award.
Clarke is a founder, investor and operator of private and public companies on five continents with over 36,000 employees globally. He currently serves as the CEO of Clearlink, a company he founded in 2001, sold in 2011, and returned to lead a decade later. He is a graduate of BYU and Harvard University and holds a master’s degree in management from Oxford University. He serves on several boards of private and public companies, as well as regional and global nonprofit organizations. He serves as the honorary consul to the United Kingdom for the state of Utah and recently finished his tenure as the governor-appointed chair of the board of trustees for Utah Valley University.
McMullin is the former CEO and president of Deseret Management Corp., the business arm of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is former chair of the Salt Lake Chamber. He is a graduate of the University of Utah and serves on the advisory board of the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah. He was a general authority and member of the Presiding Bishopric of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Prior to his call as a general authority, He was the managing director of the church’s welfare and humanitarian activities. Earlier, he worked for Ford Motor Co. and in several small businesses.
“The annual Titan Awards allow us to recognize leaders who have made a profound difference in Utah’s business landscape,” said Rob Brough, South Valley Chamber board chairman and executive vice president at Zions Bank. “We extend our deepest gratitude to this year’s honorees. Their leadership has undoubtedly contributed to making Utah a more vibrant place to live and do business.”
In addition to honoring the Titan Award recipients, Target River was recognized as the chamber’s 2024 Small Business of the Year during the event. This award, now in its third year, is chosen by the SVC Small Business Committee.
“Recognizing the Small Business of the Year allows us to honor enterprises that not only thrive but also give back generously to the community,” said Brian Epperson, chair of the SVC Small Business Committee. “Though these businesses may be small today, they hold the potential to grow into future pillars of good across Utah.”