In 2020, the Utah Legislature created the Outdoor Adventure Commission (OAC) to develop a strategic plan to meet the future needs of outdoor recreation in Utah. The OAC is comprised of 14 members from key sectors of Utah’s recreation economy. 

Unveiled in the summer of 2023, the Outdoor Recreation Statewide Strategic Plan includes recommendations on enhancing Utahns’ quality of life, preserving the state’s natural beauty as more people enjoy the outdoors, and identifying opportunities for sustainable revenue sources to provide for maintenance and future needs. The plan outlines short-term investment needs, a mid-term strategy for funding, organization and management of Utah’s outdoor recreation assets, and long-term priorities for continued investment in outdoor recreation assets. 

Outdoor Adventure Commission 2025 Meeting Dates:

• Thursday, October 23, 2-5 p.m.
• Monday, November 3, 2-5 p.m.

Click here for OAC public notices, agendas, and meeting materials.

Board Members:

1. 1. Jason Kyle, OAC Chair, Utah State Representative
   2. Kirk Cullimore, Utah State Senator
   3. Natalie Randall, Director, Utah Office of Tourism
   4. Jason Curry, Director, Division of Outdoor Recreation 
   5. Michelle McConkie, Executive Director, Trust Lands Administration
   6. Tyson Roberts, Partner, Tyson Family Farms
   7. Jeff Hartley, Partner, Sage Government Solutions
   8. Kelly Goonan, Associate Professor and Program Director, Outdoor Recreation in Parks and Tourism, Southern Utah University
   9. Christa Hinton, Santa Clara City Councilwoman
   10. Scott Strong, Deputy Director, Utah State Parks
   11. Josh Van Jura, Utah Department of Transportation
   12. Brandy Grace, Utah Association of Counties
   13. Jerry Taylor, Garfield County Commissioner, Utah Association of Counties
   14. Kate Bradshaw, Bountiful City County, Utah League of Cities and Towns
   15. David Shalenberger, Utah State Representative

Advisors:

1. 1. Nicole Hanna, Assistant Utah Attorney General
   2. Wade Allinson, OHV Program Manager, Division of Outdoor Recreation
   3. Ty Hunter, Boating Coordinator, Division of Outdoor Recreation

3. Staff Contact: Carly Lansche, Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation

For current board openings and more information, click here.