Girl Scouts of Utah Names New Chief Executive Officer
March 05, 2019
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – March 5, 2019 – Girl Scouts of Utah announced today that longtime senior executive Lisa Hardin-Reynolds has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer for the organization, which serves over 6,200 girls and 2,000 adult volunteers.
“After a nationwide search, we are pleased to welcome Lisa as the CEO of Girl Scouts of Utah. In addition to her extensive experience, Lisa brings with her a passion for the organization, our volunteers, girls, and staff. Lisa’s leadership and rapport among our staff, donors, partners, and members throughout the state will help her move GSU forward,” said Brenda Scheer, Board Chair.
A Salt Lake City native and mother of two Girl Scouts, Hardin-Reynolds has been with GSU for 29 years, most recently as the Vice President of Program. In her tenure with the council, she served as Chief Operations Officer as well as Interim CEO, and has provided oversight and leadership in the areas of program, membership, volunteer support, information technology, finance, property, outdoor program, and product sales. Nationally, she was appointed by the Girl Scouts of the USA to serve on the safety activity task group, property and outdoor conference committee, and was a host council lead for the 2014 GSUSA National Convention in Salt Lake City.
“I am thrilled to be CEO of an organization that prepares young women to become the leaders of the future, in a space where they can be a G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, and Leader),” said Hardin-Reynolds. “My goal is to provide an opportunity for every girl in Utah to be a Girl Scout. I want to ensure that when girls see us, they see their potential and want to be a part of this premier leadership organization,” she added.
Hardin-Reynolds began her career with GSU as Outdoor Program Specialist, where she combined her social work degree from Weber State University with her love of the outdoors and helping people grow. “In this new role, I look forward to continuing my passion of directing solutions and empowering others to realize their full potential,” said Hardin-Reynolds.
