Table of Contents
Message from Steve Starks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
LHM Dealerships Adapting to Serve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Helping Out in a Big Way. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
A Culture of Resilience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Miller Family Message: Driven to Assist . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Who We Are 2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Your “Give Us 5” Donations at Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Accessibility for the Win . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Employee Anniversaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
A “Stirling” Example of Leadership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
A Variation on an Old Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Taking Care of the Customer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Fifteenth Year of SL Bees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Going Above and Beyond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Another Satisfied Customer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Snapshot Central . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Ryan Croker
Karol Elkington
Madison Facer
VOL. 12, ISSUE 3
FOUNDERS
Larry H. and Gail Miller
EXECUTIVE EDITOR/CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Jack Sanford
LAYOUT/DESIGN
James Kenison
CONTENT CONTRIBUTORS
Katrina Lynch
Nick Mathews
Dana Reid
Sara Waldman
Kraig Williams
Frank Zang
WINNING SPIRIT MAGAZINE is the off icial communication
tool of the Larry H. Miller Group. Its purpose is to
document important events and milestones, as well as
share the successes and achievements of our employees
as they exemplify the mission, vision, values, and guiding
principles of the company.
Announcements
March 6, 2020: The Utah Jazz commemorated
International Women’s Day at the Jazz vs. Toronto
game. Jazz players wore custom shooting shirts,
Jazz Dancers performed at halftime alongside
high school performers, girls in Junior Jazz were
recognized, and Jazz players Rudy Gobert and
Donovan Mitchell hosted groups that empower
young women.
March 25, 2020: The Utah Jazz launched
Bear’s Reading Challenge to engage students
who were learning remotely during the coronavirus
pandemic. Bear’s Reading Challenge, named after
the Jazz’s mascot, was open to youth in grades
K-12. 3,600 youth read more than 2.1 million
minutes during this month-long challenge.
April 3, 2020: Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell
participated in the first-ever NBA 2K Players
Tournament on ESPN and ESPN2. Competition
was between 16 current NBA players. Mitchell
owned the No. 4 seed, which was determined by
his NBA 2K rating (87) and his tenure. He was
matched against Washington Wizards forward Rui
Hachimura in Round 1. The tournament champion
selected a charity to receive a $100,000 donation
in support of COVID-19 relief eff orts.
April 3, 2020: LHM Tour of Utah announced
the postponement of its 2020 professional cycling
stage race due to public health concerns from the
coronavirus pandemic.
April 10, 2020: The Utah Jazz unveiled Jazz
Youth at Home, a slate of programming to engage
students during remote learning occurring due to
the coronavirus pandemic. The content series is
part of the NBA Together campaign that aims to
support, educate and inspire youth, families and
fans in staying physically and mentally healthy
and active during this unprecedented time.
The Jazz also recently launched a 30-day FIT
challenge, in partnership with University of Utah
Health, to promote health and wellness.
April 10, 2020: Kathy Farrow, VP of People &
Culture at Megaplex Theatres, was selected
by Utah Business magazine as
one of Utah’s HR Professionals
of the Year. Kathy retired from
Megaplex Theatres after 20
years of service in the Group.
Retirements:
It’s with grateful hearts that we wish the
following employees a very happy retirement
and best wishes for the future:
Jay Francis
35 years
Executive Vice President,
Corporate Aff airs and
Miller Family Philanthropy
Lou Slater
26 years
Lot Attendant,
LHM Honda Murray
Bradley McKeever
28 years
Used Vehicle Manager,
LHM Lexus Murray
Cal Gundersen
20 years
Vice President of Film Buying,
Megaplex Theatres
Steve Brown
28 years
Broadcast Talent,
LHM Sports & Entertainment
Dean Paynter
13 years
Director of Creative Production,
LHM Sports & Entertainment
Please address your comments, questions, and
article suggestions to WINNING SPIRIT MAGAZINE,
c/o Larry H. Miller Management Corporation, 9350 South
150 East, Suite 1000, Sandy, Utah 84070. You may also
contact us via e-mail at [email protected].
We welcome submissions, photographs, and stories
that capture the essence and fun of working for the
Larry H. Miller Group of Companies.
ARTICLES
VIDEO
PHOTOS
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content in the mobile/digital
issue: www.LHMWSM.com
On the cover: LHM employees from across the
Group showed resilience, fortitude, and character
in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Events Calendar
Due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns and guidelines, times and locations
are subject to change. Some events may also be held online/virtually.
May 1
July 1
Annual Who We Are presentation
Dependent Scholarship
Applications for Fall 2020
Those who have already been enrolled/accepted in
the program need to reapply before each academic
year (July 1 deadline). Acceptance in the program for
the Fall Semester applies to the entire academic year
(Fall, Winter/Spring, and Summer)
August 21 Annual Day of Service
All states; various locations
October 5
October 6
October 7
October 14
October 20
October 21
Service Awards, Colorado
Service Awards, Arizona
Service Awards, New Mexico
Service Awards, Boise
and Spokane
(In Boise)
Service Awards, Utah
Service Awards, Utah