Matt Tobey is the General Manager of Minerals for Rio Tinto Kennecott, working with his team to safely bring together one of the world’s largest mining and processing operations. His clear passion for the mining industry comes from the strong relationships he’s built with the people he has worked alongside for more than 20 years.

Prior to his current role, Matt has held various front line and technical roles, including securing Kennecott’s future, as the manager of the mine’s expansion planning group. He was also fortunate enough to work as the operations manager at the Copperton Concentrator and other facilities along the Oquirrh mountains. He is proud to be Rio Tinto Kennecott’s ambassador to neighboring Copperton.

In addition to Rio Tinto, his resume includes several other major companies within the mining industry, including BHP and Freeport McMoRan. While his career has taken him to four continents, Matt has made Utah his home. He enjoys the area’s great biking and hiking, as well as attending Real Salt Lake games with his wife Kathleen, and his children Grace and Jess. He spends much of his free time working in the community and is grateful to be able to support many wonderful local organizations.

Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, he began his mining career with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Mining Engineering from the University of Missouri – Rolla.

Jonathan Campbell is the Executive Vice President of Wheeler Machinery Co. Since beginning at the company 9 years ago, he has served as Vice President and General Manager of Sales and Rental, as well as Credit Manager and Crushing Quarry Supplies Manager. Jonathan is a University of Utah alumni, where he earned a Bachelor’s in Finance, as well as a Master of Business Administration. He’s a passionate supporter of Utah’s resource and construction industries, and he’s committed to fostering a strong Utah economy. A husband and father of two sons, Jonathan enjoys spending time with his family, skiing, running and world travel.