There never was a time when I wasn't imagining up some creative art work, the memories extending back to my earliest recollection. But this work exceeded my imagination: it was given to me in a special spiritual experience. I was born to do this.
— Dr. Steven L. Neal
Creator and Founder of Monument of the Americas
Who We Are
"We" is a term that has snowballed from the singular to plural as one man's vision of a world class sculpture park dedicated to Jesus Christ has spread over the decades. The people that dedicate time, resources, and support to the realization of the Christ in America Legacy Park have each gained an individual conviction of the project and its timeliness in today's world.
Mindy N. Merrill
Board Member, Secretary
Bio coming
Steven L. Neal
President, Founder
Dr. Steven Lloyd Neal is a practicing facial plastic surgeon and artist who lives in Pendleton, Oregon where he and his wife Susan raised their six daughters. Steven is an artist first...
Brad Colton
Board Member
Bradley Hugh Colton worked for Marriott International for thirty-eight years in various operations positions including General Manager and Area General Manager...
Brian Balls
Board Member
Brian Balls is co-founder of Summit Engineering Group Inc., established in 2001-- the premiere...
John Hewlett
Board Member
John Hewlett is a financial and estate planner, entrepreneur, and CEO/ founder of Cardiomiracle.
Board Member
Jeremy Fillmore
Jeremy Fillmore, ASLA PLA, completed his degree in landscape architecture at Utah State...
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Michael A. Hall
Sculptor, Artist
Ever since he was young, Michael Aaron Hall has been interested in creating beautiful works of art designed to move people and connect with them in a meaningful way. As a professional artist...
Steven L. Neal
Founder, Visionary,
Artist, Doctor
Dr. Steven Lloyd Neal is a practicing facial plastic surgeon and artist who lives in Pendleton, Oregon where he and his wife Susan raised their six daughters. Steven is an artist first...
Jerime Hooley
Sculptor, Artist
Jerime Hooley is very passionate about family, faith, and creating figurative statuary that communicates important spiritual ideas that have the potential to make a positive difference in...
Principal Artistic Contributors
National Advisory Council
Jenny Oaks Baker
America’s Violinist, Jenny Oaks Baker is a Grammy Nominated, Billboard No. 1 performer and...
Gaylon Ball
Gaylon Ball is a successful businessman in Melaleuca Enterprises . He has the distinct...
Bryan Burr
An artist and businessman, Bryan Burr was the CFO of Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. for 40 years.
Robert Hicken
Robert Hicken, owner of RJ Masonry, Inc., began working in the masonry business when he...
Gary Herbert
Governor Gary R. Herbert served as the 17th Governor of Utah from 2009 to 2021. During his tenure...
Lanny Britsch
Lanier "Lanny" Britsch, professor emeritus of history for Asian studies at Brigham Young University...
Jeanette Herbert
Jeanette Herbert was born in Preston, Idaho, and was raised in Springville, where she was chosen...
Sid Price
Sid Price was born and raised in Montana, graduating from BYU in 1968 with a BA in German.
Michael Kizerian
Michael Kizerian is a seasoned entrepreneur who specializes in the development and implementation...
Maurine Proctor
Maurine Jensen Proctor is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of Meridian Magazine. With her...
Scot Proctor
Scot Facer Proctor was raised in Rolla, Missouri, the youngest son of Paul Dean and Martha Facer...
Kimball Rasmussen
Kimball Rasmussen has served as CEO of Deseret Power Company for over 20 years. He received his...
James Ritchie
At the age of 35, James Ritchie was able to retire, financially independent. He had, at that...
Gordon H. Smith
Senator Gordon Harold Smith is an American politician, businessman, and academic administrator who...
Clayton Vance
Clayton Vance is a licensed architect practicing in Utah. He received his Bachelor's of...
Mike Petersen
Mike Petersen is a renowned General Contractor/Developer with over 40 years of experience.
John W. Welch
John W. Welch retired in 2020 after forty years on the faculty at the J. Reuben Clark Law School...
