LIVE IT™ BUSINESS GROWTH HUB
Advisory Board
Experienced leaders. Trusted perspectives. A shared commitment to helping businesses grow.
The LIVE IT™ Business Growth Hub Advisory Board brings together experienced business and community leaders who believe in the power of entrepreneurship and small business. Our Advisory Board provides perspective, insight, and guidance as we continue to develop the Hub as a place where entrepreneurs and business leaders can connect, learn, and grow.
Meet Our Advisory Board
Experienced leaders bringing diverse perspectives and areas of expertise to the continued growth of the LIVE IT™ Business Growth Hub.
Illens Dort
Chair of the Advisory Board - CEO & Founder of Maximum Impact Council
Cetified Coach, Trainer, and Author
Illens Dort is an entrepreneur, executive coach, leadership trainer, author, and founder of Maximum Impact Council. A former university adjunct faculty member, his work focuses on leadership, communication, ethical influence, and business growth. He is the author of The 5 Secret Fears of Failing in Business and Becoming the Leader People Choose to Follow .
Michelle Archibald
CEO & Co-Owner, Ember Institute
Executive Presence & Image Consultant - Lead Faculty Member
Michelle Archibald is CEO and Co-Owner of Ember Institute, a Certified Image Consultant, and Ember Institute’s lead faculty member, with more than 13 years of industry experience. She equips professionals with the knowledge and tools to strengthen their image, presence, confidence, and professional influence, bringing a practical understanding of how leaders communicate credibility and confidence.
Annette Sonnenburg
Business Finance:Owner of Ascension CFO Services, LLC & Owner of Jiko
Annette Sonnenburg is the owner of Ascension CFO Services and JIKO Health and Wellness Spa. A certified CFO and Exit Planner (CEPA), she has built and sold businesses and brings extensive financial and securities experience. Her securities experience includes running broker-dealers and serving as compliance officer for the underwriter in taking two companies public. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Economics and is passionate about helping business owners thrive.
Bedford Dort
Social Media: Content Creator @lifewiththedorts
For the past seven years, Bedford has built a social media community around his family and their life as a mixed and blended family. Through content creation, he has learned how to tell authentic stories, build trust, understand audiences, and create meaningful conversations. He brings that firsthand perspective on communication, community, and modern media.
Oscar Barrientos
Founder & Business Growth Consultant
Marketing:
Wexley Consulting Group | Wexley Business Academy
Oscar Barrientos is the founder of Wexley Consulting Group and Wexley Business Academy. With more than 20 years of consulting experience and 15 years teaching business at the university level, he helps entrepreneurs build profitable, sustainable companies. Creator of the V.A.L.O.R. marketing framework, Oscar also actively supports Utah’s Hispanic business community.
Talin Lamoreaux
Technology: Founder of ExabierCyber Solutions
Talin is a cybersecurity professional with over 10 years of experience helping organizations manage risk, strengthen defenses, and meet compliance requirements. He holds a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity and multiple industry certifications. As the founder of a cybersecurity consulting firm and security advisor, he brings practical expertise in risk, compliance, and emerging threats.
Tami Olsen
Human Resources & People Strategy
Tami is passionate about strengthening people practices and providing trusted guidance to employees and leaders alike. She brings 20 years of municipal experience and previously spent 12 years with FranklinCovey’s Speed of Trust Practice. She holds a business degree, a certificate in public administration, and the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) designation.
Peter Jay
Legal & Business Strategy
Peter brings a strategic perspective to business growth, combining expertise in law, entrepreneurship, and economic development. An attorney with a Juris Doctor and MBA, he founded Vault Estate Planning, PLLC, and serves as CEO of MIT Experts. He previously served as Director of Economic Development at Utah Valley University's Business Resource Center.
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