Enriching
driver ed in Utah

Annual Conference

Monday, April 28 & Tuesday, April 29
Time: 8 AM to 5 PM

Join traffic safety officials and advocates for the 2025 Zero Fatalities Safety Summit. The summit will include presentations and sessions on topics that are related to traffic safety, pedestrian and bike safety, enforcement, engineering, driver education, child passenger safety, occupant protection, trucking, and other topics related to reaching a goal of zero fatalities.

Mountain America Exposition Center
9575 State St
Sandy, UT 84070

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Conference Speakers

Speakers

We are looking for dynamic speakers to give us interesting information or tools to enhance driver education programs. We appreciate those who volunteer to speak at our conference at no cost, keeping registration fees low for our teachers.

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Conference Sponsors

Sponsors

Without our sponsors we would have a hard time putting on our annual conference. Sponsorship levels start at $250 with additional opportunities available. Gain great exposure for your business; sponsor the conference today!

Sponsorship Levels + Opportunities
Conference Exhibitors

Exhibitors

As an exhibitor, you get a 10' x 10' booth space (with 8-foot table, table linen and skirting, two chairs, and wastebasket), and lunch for two people. Additional meal tickets can be purchased during registration. Please let us know if you need access to electrical outlets.

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Sponsors & Exhibitors

Red Level Sponsors

Drivers Ed Solutions UDOT Utah Department of Public Safety Utah Safety Council Utah’s Emergency Medical Services for Children

Black Level Sponsors

Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital MADD Utah 3M Utah Transit Authority

Silver Level Sponsors

Safe Kids Utah

White Level Sponsors

Harmons Neighborhood Grocer Walt Consultant Group

Other Exhibitors & Contributors

AAA Donnor Connect Driving School Software Foundation for a Drug-Free World Lecticon National Safety Council Operation Lifesaver Ostler Group Teachsafe Virtual Driver Interactive

The Utah public driver education program is dedicated to new teen driver education, raising awareness, and seeking solutions to prevent teen driving-related deaths and injuries on the road.

We advocated for preventive measures that would address the common factors—distractions, fatigue, impairment, speeding, and lack of seat belt use—contributing to teen driving-related crashes, deaths, and injuries. The Utah driver education program recommends and advocates for robust graduated driver license (GDL) programs that include cell phone, passenger, and nighttime driving restrictions. We would also like to see collision avoidance and other vehicle safety technologies to be standard on all vehicles. Finally, we encourage adoption of a Safe System Approach to protect all road users from death and serious injury.

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Upcoming Events

Board meetings, workshops, and conferences are open to all members.


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Resources

Awards

Driver Education Teach of the Year

This award recognizes a driver education teacher who has made a significant impact in improving traffic safety through educating drivers regarding safe driving habits and teaching students how to drive.

  • 2021: Rick Harrison, Tooele School District
  • 2022: BJ Roberts, Alpine School District
  • 2023: Eric Stamps, Box Elder School District
  • 2024: Guy Mackay, Granite School District

Driver Education District Director of the Year

The award honors district directors who have made a significant contribution to highway safety. The recipient is recognized for their outstanding leadership, implementation of driver safety programs, or notable advancements in traffic safety throughout the years.

  • 2022: Stacie White, Washington School District
  • 2023: Matt Baumann, Granite School District
  • 2024: Dr. Everett Kelepolo, Nebo School District
Award Nomination Form

Board of Directors

BJ Roberts

BJ Roberts

President


Alpine District (Alpine, North Summit, South Summit)

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Jesse Burrell

Jesse Burrell

Vice President


South Sanpete District (North Sanpete, South Sanpete, Millard)

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Darla Wenger

Darla Wenger

Secretary/Treasurer


UCAS (All Charter Schools)

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John Anderson

John Anderson


Cache District (Cache, Logan)

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Gary Bennett

Gary Bennett


Garfield District (Garfield, Piute, Wayne, Sevier)

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Dr. Tim Best

Dr. Tim Best


Davis District (Davis, Daggett)

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Nathan Chamberlain

Nathan Chamberlain


San Juan District (Carbon, Emery, Grand, San Juan)

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Ray Hosner

Ray Hosner


Washington District (Washington, Iron, Beaver, Kane)

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Everett Kelepolo

Everett Kelepolo


Nebo District (Nebo, Park City, Canyons)

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Rob Lake

Rob Lake


Weber District (Weber, Rich)

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Rob Maughan

Rob Maughan


Granite District (Granite, Duchesne)

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Keith Mecham

Keith Mecham


Box Elder

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Dustin Rock

Dustin Rock


Morgan District (Morgan, Ogden, Tooele)

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Garrick Roylance

Garrick Roylance


Provo District (Provo, Wasatch, Juab)

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Brad Sorenson

Brad Sorenson


Jordan District (Jordan, Murray)

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David Stewart

David Stewart


Salt Lake City District (Salt Lake City, Uintah)

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Greg Thornock

Greg Thornock


Tintic District

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Audra Urie

Audra Urie


Utah State Board of Education, Driver Education Specialist

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Stakeholders

Stacy Allen

Stacy Allen


Penna Powers, Zero Fatalities Project Coordinator

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Kamie Bell

Kamie Bell


Driver License Division (DEMS)

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Dustin Griffiths

Dustin Griffiths


Utah Highway Safety Office, LE Liaison Educational Outreach

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Kristen Hoschouer

Kristen Hoschouer


Utah Dept of Transportation, Zero Fatalities Manager

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Laurie Huntsman

Laurie Huntsman


Utah Dept of Transportation, Zero Fatalities Outreach Coordinator

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Shawna Legocki

Shawna Legocki


Driver License Division (DEMS)

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Tawney Massey

Tawney Massey


Driver License Division (DEMS)

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Mark Thompson

Mark Thompson


Utah Highway Safety Office, LE Liaison Educational Outreach

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Walt Webster

Walt Webster


Utah Operation Lifesaver

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