Parents

Susan & John

Married since 1983. Still madly in love. Best friends and partners. Four adult children and 7 grandchildren.

John is an entrepreneur with several successes, including Startup Ignition. He serves on multiple advisory boards of companies and actively mentors and invests in numerous companies. "Papa" is his favorite role.

In addition to family, Susan serves many community organizations, from Thanksgiving Point to Phile Sophians. "Grandma Sue" is her favorite "calling."

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Adult Children (4)

John Jr.

Graduated with law degree and MBA. Works at Utah Valley University. Co-founder of Startup Ignition. Age 34.

Tyler

Busy husband, father, entrepreneur. Co-founded DevMountain, a coder school (dev bootcamp) that is flourishing in multiple states. He left in March 2018 to pursue other interests. Age 32.

Erica (Tanner)

She manages her busy life with two incredible boys who are loving and wonderful, but all "boy." Our eldest daughter holds a place in our heart that is a bond forever.
Age 29.

Ashley (Berry)

Always dependable, she juggles it all from her two children to helping our her Mom and Dad. She is very creative in managing all she has to do as a stay-at-home mom. Age 27.

 Spouses (3)

​Nicole

Busy mom with 2 children, making sure everything is running smoothly. We are so grateful for the love she shows our son and for giving us two incredible granddaughters. What more could we ask for? Age 30.

Matson

Working hard, supporting his family with an excellent job at a great software company, he is a son to us and we are grateful for all he is and does. His golf and pickleball games have arrived. Age 31.

​Nolan

Wonderful husband and father. We love him as a son. Plays golf and pickleball with a vengeance. He is ambitious and continues as a top leader at DevMountain. Age 29.

Grandchildren (7)

​Avyn

First-born grandchild. Sweet and loving, but always in charge! Very loving and very smart! Loves Disney princesses. Both calm like Mom and zany like Dad.
b. July 30, 2014

Wren

This little girl never -- and we mean never -- stops moving. Inquisitive, smart, determined -- she reminds of her aunt Ashley when she was the same age.
b. March 1, 2017

Ryze

Growing oh so fast!
​b. November 9, 2019

​Nixon

First-born grandson. All boy. His love for cars, trucks, planes, and trains -- and all Disney villains -- is infectious. Always has a hug for his Papa and Sue. And we love to cuddle with him.
b. December 16, 2014

Ford

Even though he isn't as big as his older brother was, he sure seems like it! He is sweet, loving, and oh so huggable.
b. November 13, 2017

Henrik

Already golfing. Loves everything "boy" including dinosaurs! Is loving and kind to everyone. He brings smiles to our faces all the time.
b. July 6, 2016

Franco

A wonderful little brother who is simply a delight!
b. August 6, 2018