Spencer Fox Eccles Convocation

On April 8, 1991, the last surviving child of David Eccles, Emma Eccles Jones, made a spectacular gift to the University of Utah’s College of Business in her father’s memory. In recognition of her father’s monumental achievements in pioneering economic development of the Intermountain West, the school was proudly renamed the David Eccles School of Business. Today, his entrepreneurial spirit, ambition, business acumen, and incredible work ethic are embodied in the school’s mission and values.  Learn more about David Eccles.

Mary C. Daly

Mary C. Daly is President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, serving the Twelfth Federal Reserve District in setting monetary policy. Her research focuses on employment and wage trends, economic growth, and economic shocks—and has advanced understanding of the Federal Reserve’s maximum employment and inflation mandate. Her perspective is informed by her travels through the District to hear first-hand how businesses and households are experiencing the economy.

Ms. Daly has served as a visiting professor at Cornell University and UC Davis, and has been an advisor to the Congressional Budget Office, the Library of Congress, and the Social Security Administration. She holds a Ph.D. in economics from Syracuse University, an M.S. degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and a B.A. from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Growing up in Missouri, Ms. Daly dropped out of high school at 15 and started working several jobs to help support her family. She went on to earn a GED and begin her career in economics. She brings her life experience to her work, remembering how critical economic opportunity is for all Americans.

National Association of Corporate Directors Utah Chapter

NACD Utah is the local chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), the leading member organization for corporate directors who want to expand their knowledge, grow their network, and maximize their potential. For more than 47 years, NACD has helped boards and the business community elevate their performance and create long-term value. Our leadership continues to raise standards of excellence and advance board effectiveness at thousands of member companies.