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Steve Handy brings more than 30 years of broad-based marketing communications experience. This varied background offers clients a rich perspective in marketing, advertising and public relations. He now specializes in marketing communications including public and government relations, lobbying and media relations.

After completing a BA in English at the University of Utah, Steve obtained a graduate degree in Human Resources Management also at the U. He then began a career in the advertising agency business working in production, media, account work and management. Thereafter, he was the Promotion and then Marketing Director for the Ogden Standard-Examiner and helped establish important community outreach programs for the newspaper as well as achieving vital circulation gains.

From 1988 to 2001, Steve was the Marketing Director for the Deseret News (Salt Lake City) and participated in the newspaper’s multi-year quest to convert to morning delivery. He directed the Deseret News’ successful community relations programs including the Deseret News/KSL TV Sterling Scholar Program; the Deseret News Marathon and 10K; the Deseret News Ski School; the Deseret News Spelling Bee and numerous other programs. He managed the newspapers research, public relations and advertising functions as well as Newspapers in Education.

Steve also brings wide community involvement as a member of the University of Utah Alumni Board. He also served as General Chairman of Ogden Pioneer Days and was a member of the Days of '47 Board of Directors. For three years, he served as President of the Davis Arts Council.

Steve is an elected member of the Layton City Council and an adjunct professor of marketing communications at the University of Utah David Eccles School of Business.

Steve Handy
Email: shandy@exoro.com
Office: 801-537-0900

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