Winning Spirit Magazine January-February 2016 | Page 25

Clark and Jennifer Whitworth Larry H. Miller Board of Directors; Chief Executive Officer, Larry H. Miller Group of Companies Clark has worked for the Larry H. Miller Group of Companies for more than 28 years and currently serves as CEO. In this role he helps create the company’s long-term vision and works to position the Group for future opportunities and expansion. He works closely with Gail Miller, the presidents of each organization, and the board of directors to maintain the values on which this organization is based. Working directly with Larry H. Miller on a daily basis for 22 years and then six more with Greg Miller helped Clark develop an understanding of the fundamentals of this organization. He began his career with the Group in 1987 working on special projects, implementing 401(k) and financial administration. He also spent much of his time working with the dealerships helping to implement different cost control measures (PIA). One the most exciting projects he helped bring to a close was the financing for the Delta Center (now Vivint Smart Home Arena). Shortly thereafter, he was appointment as chief financial officer for Miller Automotive and Miller Family Real Estate in the early 1990s. Before joining the Group, Clark worked in public accounting at Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. in New Orleans and for Deloitte in Salt Lake City. He subsequently accepted a position with the Rick Warner group of companies in Salt Lake City where he gained basic experience in the automotive industry. He completed his bachelor degree in accounting from Utah State University and is a CPA. He is still a devoted Aggies fan and enjoys tailgating with the family at football games. Clark has also taught a course on business turnarounds for the MBA program at the University of Utah, and he served on the board of trustees for Larry Miller Charities as well as other charitable foundations. He is an avid runner and cyclist and enjoys boating with his family at Bear Lake. Golf has caught his attention again, and he hopes to improve his game and loves to be on the course. His family is most important, and he enjoys spending time with his wife and children and helping them with various projects. Jennifer attended Utah State and studied business administration. She is grateful to have been a stay-at-home mom and make her family a priority. She loved being able to raise and teach their five children and be available to help with their events and activities. She is an executive