Utah State University has named Jed Pitcher, chairman of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Utah, as chairman of its board of trustees.
A USU graduate, Pitcher was elected by the trustees at a meeting last month. USU Vice President Paul Norton said Pitcher was the obvious choice. "He's a seasoned member of the board, an outstanding leader and the overwhelming choice of his colleagues."Pitcher says that one of his top priorities is service to business and education communities. He sits on several boards, including those of USU College of Business, the Granite District Foundation and the First Security Regional Board. He is also board chairman of the Worker's Compensation Fund of Utah.
A father of four, Pitcher has served as president of the Bountiful High PTSA and is a member of the Bountiful City Power Commission Board.