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 Monument of the Americas have each gained an individual conviction of the project and its timeliness in today's world.
Mindy N. Merrill
Board Member
Mindy Merrill's professional and educational background is in finance and accounting...
Steven L. Neal
President, Founder
Before moving to Heber, Utah,
Dr. Steven Lloyd Neal practiced facial plastic surgery in Pendleton, Oregon...
Brad Colton
Board Member
Bradley Hugh Colton worked for Marriott International for thirty-eight years in various operations positions...
Brian Balls
Board Member
Brian Balls is co-founder of Summit Engineering Group Inc., established in 2001-- the premiere...
Michael Kizerian
Board Member
Michael Kizerian is a seasoned entrepreneur who specializes in the development and implementation...
Board Member
Jeremy Fillmore
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Jeremy Fillmore, ASLA PLA, completed his degree in landscape architecture at Utah State...
Marvin Rust
Board Member
Marvin Rust has loved the Heber Valley from his early days driving through the valley from...
Heidi Neal
Executive Director
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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
Before moving to Heber, Utah,
Dr. Steven Lloyd Neal practiced facial plastic surgery in Pendleton, Oregon...
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...
Darrell Brown
Darrell Brown has served as president of Bonneville International Corporation...
Lanny Britsch
Lanier "Lanny" Britsch, professor emeritus of history for Asian studies at Brigham Young University...
Bryan Burr
An artist and businessman, Bryan Burr was the CFO of Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. for 40 years.
Sam Cardon
Sam Cardon is a multi-faceted composer who has written for the stage, the screen...
Jeanette Herbert
Jeanette Herbert was born in Preston, Idaho, and was raised in Springville, where she...
John Hewlett
John Hewlett is a financial and estate planner, entrepreneur, and CEO/ founder of Cardiomiracle.
Cynthia Neider
Cindy and Mike Neider are members of the BYU International Center for Law and Religion Studies.
Mike Petersen
Mike Petersen is a renowned General Contractor/Developer with over 40 years of experience...
Terry A. Pitts
Terry A. Pitts has been in the healthcare technology marketplace for over 40 years...
Maurine Proctor
Maurine Jensen Proctor is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of Meridian Magazine.
Scot Proctor
Scot Facer Proctor was raised in Rolla, Missouri, the youngest son of Paul Dean and Martha Facer...
James Ritchie
At the age of 35, James Ritchie was able to retire, financially independent. He had, at that...
Kimball Rasmussen
Kimball Rasmussen has served as CEO of Deseret Power Company for over 20 years. He received his...
Gordon H. Smith
Senator Gordon Harold Smith is an American politician, businessman, and academic administrator who...
Sid Price
Sid Price was born and raised in Montana, graduating from BYU in 1968 with a BA in German.
Clayton Vance
Clayton Vance is a licensed architect practicing in Utah. He received his Bachelor's of...
Susan Waldrip
Sue Waldrip founded High Valley Arts Foundation in 2009, a Midway theater arts company.
Stuart Waldrip
Stuart Waldrip is a retired judge of the California Superior Court and is now doing mediation...
John W. Welch
John W. Welch retired in 2020 after forty years on the faculty at the J. Reuben Clark Law School...
John H. Zenger
John Zenger is the co-founder and chief executive officer of Zenger Folkman, a firm that elevates...
Carrie Zibaldo
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Nathan Zibaldo
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