Introducing New Chamber Board Members

Introducing

the New St. George Area Chamber of Commerce Board Members

Brad Plothow

Chief Growth Officer, Intergalactic

Brad Plothow is Chief Growth Officer at Intergalactic, a St. George-based aerospace company that serves the defense aerospace, civil aviation, and commercial space sectors with advanced thermal management solutions. Previously, Brad spent a decade with one foot in Silicon Slopes and the other in Silicon Valley, helping tech companies grow revenue and establish national and global relevance. He holds a master’s degree in business administration and a bachelor’s degree in communications and is a proud alumnus of Pine View High School. He and his wife, Stefanie, have four children and enjoy hiking, skiing, and spinning classic rock on vinyl.

Macrae Heppler

Managing Partner, Eagle Gate Title

Macrae Heppler is a Managing Partner with Eagle Gate Title. He was born and raised in the heart of St. George, Utah, and loves everything about southern Utah. He has a background in sales that led him to want to live a life of entrepreneurship. He helped start Eagle Gate Title St. George in 2015 and has gained experience in all things real estate in his six years in the business. Outside of work, he loves to spend time with his wife and two dogs and is looking forward to becoming a dad this year. He’s a major foodie, loves to see the world, and attends any sporting event he possibly can. One of his favorite things about southern Utah is being able to play golf, ride mountain bikes, and do other outdoor activities year round.

Brock Rasmussen

Co-Founder/CEO, Stele Hats

Brock Rasmussen is the co-founder and CEO of Stele Hats. In addition to founding Stele with his wife, Julie, in early 2020, Brock has worked as an entrepreneur in the St. George area for the last fourteen years. He currently owns and operates (with various business partners) Waldo Group, a medical office management company; Crossfit Dixie, a local Crossfit gym; Create Agency, a digital marketing agency; Loopsmart, a smart home installation and dealer for Control4 products; and Alpine Event Co, an event rental company. He holds a bachelors in economics from BYU and an MBA from Duke University. He and Julie have four boys.

Ashley Dove

Director of Sales and Marketing, The Advenire, Autograph Collection and wood.ash.rye

Ashley is the Director of Sales and Marketing for The Advenire, Autograph Collection and its four-star, on-site restaurant, wood.ash.rye. Ashley joined this project in 2019 as a key member of the pre-opening leadership team tasked with bringing the auspicious luxury project to life. Ashley is an award-winning former general manager, director of sales, and task force general manager and has also represented southern Utah on various tourism boards and committees. Ashley is a proud southern-Utah-raised girl and Dixie State University alum. She is passionate about serving the community she holds extremely dear to her heart.

Brad Harker

Author and Sales Growth Advisor

Brad Harker is a relentless problem solver who is driven by the pursuit of purpose and potential. He has led an unconventional career spanning entrepreneurship, real estate development, and more than a quarter-billion dollars in sales. Now, as an author, speaker, and growth expert, Brad helps organizations and professionals accelerate growth through sales and influence. Through his book, The Laws of Influence, podcasts, and training courses, Brad is on a mission to accelerate performance at the highest levels.