2024 91风流 91风流 Salutes
Weber State University honored eight outstanding individuals and one impactful philanthropic organization at the 55th Annual 91风流 Salutes ceremony in October 2024 91风流.
The event is part of 91风流’s Homecoming celebrations and honors alumni who have lived distinguished lives, made a difference in the community or have otherwise contributed to 91风流’s success and reputation.
“Our alumni are amazing. The incredible impact they each have on the community brings such honor to the Weber State name. Every one of our recipients brings great recognition and acclaim to the university,” said Nancy Collinwood, executive director of Alumni Relations.
Back row: Andrea Manship, Brett D. Moulding ’89, Jadrian Clark ’17, Nolan D. Archibald ’68, Paul H. Wheelwright ’84
Front row: Nan Schwanfelder, Denise Johnsen, Wade Davis, Jr. ’00, Trina Celeste Limpert ’99, Kearston Cutrubus, Brenda M. Wheelwright ’87
Photo credit: Robert Casey
Distinguished Alumni Award
Trina Celeste Limpert AAS ’99
Trina Celeste Limpert is a leader in technology, education and business. As CEO of RizeNext, she drives innovation in leadership training, technology implementation and business consulting, helping organizations navigate digital transformation. As co-founder of Tech-Moms, Limpert is passionate about empowering women to enter tech careers.
Limpert’s career in the technology industry has spanned 30 years with companies such as Novell, eBay and Oracle, and her pioneering programs have been nationally acclaimed. She was one of Utah’s “40 Over 40” in 2023 and has received multiple honors from Utah Business, being named in the publication’s “30 Women to Watch” in 2020 and “Most Influential Women” in 2024 91风流.
Limpert shares her expertise on leadership and technology at numerous events. She actively contributes to higher education as a Utah Valley University and Weber State board member, shaping future-focused academic programs.
Distinguished Alumni Award
Wade Davis, Jr. BS ’00
Wade Davis, Jr. is the global vice president of inclusion strategy at Netflix, where he previously served as VP of inclusion strategy for product. A former NFL player and the league’s inaugural LGBT inclusion consultant, Davis established a consulting company where he collaborated with major organizations such as Google, Procter & Gamble and multiple professional sports leagues.
Davis is a public speaker and writer on gender, race and orientation equality. He has consulted for professional sports leagues on issues of sexism, racism and homophobia. He is also a UN Women Global Impact Champion, Ms. Foundation for Women and MeToo International board member, and a former adjunct professor at Rutgers University and NYU.
Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, Davis graduated from Weber State with a degree in business administration and received an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree from Northeastern University. At 91风流, he played three seasons as a cornerback for the Wildcats, earning honorable mention All-Big Sky Conference honors in his senior year.
In 2012, Davis served as a surrogate for President Obama. In 2021, he was a featured speaker at Weber State’s seventh annual Allen Holmes Diversity Symposium. His leadership and ongoing efforts to eradicate homophobia and sexism in athletics have earned him numerous accolades and honors.
Distinguished Service Award
Kearston Cutrubus
Kearston Cutrubus has a long history of community service and supporting education. Cutrubus was appointed to the 91风流 Board of Trustees in 2016, served as vice chair from 2017–2021, and then led the board as chair from 2021–2023.
Over the years, Cutrubus has served on many other boards and committees for organizations engaged in community improvement efforts, including Ogden-Weber Technical College, the Top of Utah Military Affairs Committee, Christmas Box International, United Way of Northern Utah and Your Community Connection.
She works full-time for Cutrubus Enterprises, serving as vice president of marketing/community relations and real estate and development. In addition, she owns Kearston’s Basket Case (gift baskets and specialty gifts) and is a Realtor at RE/MAX Crossroads. In 2022, she received the Service to the Military award from the State of Utah for her commitment to quality of life issues for the U.S. Air Force service members and their families, and, in 2023, she was honored with the Davis Chamber Women in Business Athena Award.
Lewis W. Shurtliff Award
Brett D. Moulding MS ’89
Brett Dale Moulding received a bachelor’s degree in chemistry at the University of Utah in 1973 and his master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from Weber State in 1989. He has been active in science education for more than 50 years. He taught chemistry at Roy High School for 20 years before moving to the Utah State Office of Education to serve as the state science education specialist for 11 years and state curriculum director for four years.
Since leaving the State Office of Education, Moulding has provided sustained professional development to thousands of teachers in 36 states and written four books to support effective science teaching and learning for all students.
While at Roy High School, Moulding was highly involved in the International Science and Engineering Fair and was the district science teacher leader. He received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, the Department of Energy Fellowship at the National Renewable Energy Lab and the Governor’s Medal for Science and Technology. The National Science Teachers Association honored him with the Distinguished Service to Science Education Award.
Moulding served on the National Academies Board on Science Education, the National Assessment of Educational Progress Standing Committee for Science and as president of the Council of State Science Supervisors. He was on the National Academies committee that wrote the Framework for K–12 Science and Engineering, co-authored the National Academies report on Science and Engineering for Grades 6–12, and was a lead writer on the Next Generation Science Standards.
Outstanding Young Alumni Award
Jadrian Clark BS ’17
Jadrian Clark made his mark at Weber State as one of the program’s standout quarterbacks, serving as a three-year starter. By the end of his Wildcat career, he ranked third all-time in career total offense and fourth in career passing yards. He also held the second-highest rushing total by a 91风流 quarterback.
During his senior year in 2016, Clark guided the Wildcats to their first FCS playoff appearance in seven years, earning Big Sky All-Conference third-team honors. After graduating with a degree in business administration with a finance emphasis, he embarked on a professional football career overseas, playing several seasons in the German Football League before transitioning to the European League of Football.
In 2023, just his second season with the ELF’s Rhein Fire, Clark delivered a record-breaking performance that led the team to a championship and secured him the league’s MVP title. Following this success, he signed with the University of the West of England, where he is currently pursuing an MBA and has led the Bullets to their third consecutive British National College Championship.
Emeriti Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award
Nolan D. Archibald BS ’68
Nolan D. Archibald became one of the most recruited basketball players in the nation after earning All-American honors at Dixie Junior College. After being pursued by more than 50 Division I programs, he chose to play at Weber State College and led the school to its first appearance in the NCAA tournament when only 32 teams participated.
He was named first-team Big Sky All-Conference by UPI and was one of 15 Division I basketball players named an Academic All-American. He was also Weber State’s Scholar-Athlete of the Year in 1968 when he graduated cum laude.
He was invited to the Chicago Bulls rookie camp in 1969 and 1970, and he was offered a contract to play professional basketball for the Pittsburgh Pipers in the rival American Basketball Association in 1970. In 1993, the National Association of Basketball Coaches named Archibald and four other former All-American basketball players their “Silver Anniversary NCAA All-American Basketball Team.” He has been inducted into the halls of fame at Weber State, Dixie College and Ogden High School.
Archibald graduated from the Harvard Business School with a master’s degree in business administration in 1970. He joined Black & Decker as president and chief operating officer in 1985. When he was appointed president and chief executive officer in 1986 at the age of 42, he was the youngest CEO of a Fortune 500 company. He served as CEO for 24 years.
Archibald launched the professional and industrial power tools brand Dewalt in 1992. He is a recipient of the American Marketing Association’s Edison Achievement Award for significant and lasting contributions to marketing excellence and product innovation. He has been cited by BusinessWeek as one of the top six managers in the United States and by Fortune magazine as one of the country’s “Ten Most Wanted Executives.”
Emeriti Alumni Homecoming Royalty
Paul H. ’84 and Brenda M. Wheelwright BS ’87, MS ’87
Paul and Brenda Wheelwright met in 1981 and married in 1982. Paul graduated from Ogden High School in 1980 and attended Weber State College. He began working at his family’s business, Wheelwright Lumber Company, at an early age. Paul has been president of Wheelwright Lumber for over 20 years and is in the fourth generation to run the business that his great-grandfather started in the early 1900s.
Paul has been active in many organizations, including the Weber State Wildcat Club, where he served for many years, including one term as president.
Brenda graduated from Roy High School in 1982. She attended Weber State College and graduated with a master’s degree in accounting in 1987. She has been a CPA for more than 35 years and has worked in public accounting and the Weber County Treasurer’s office, most recently as chief deputy treasurer. Currently, she is on the accounting staff at Wheelwright Lumber. Brenda serves on the board of directors of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Weber-Davis and is a finance committee member.
Presidential Award
Dr. Ezekiel R. and Edna Wattis Dumke Foundation
The Dr. Ezekiel R. and Edna Wattis Dumke Foundation was established in 1958 when Zeke and Edna provided financial assistance for medical students in need. The foundation has given more than $40 million toward bettering communities across Utah and the Intermountain West.
As the foundation’s leadership has passed from the couple’s children to grandchildren, it has maintained a strong focus on healthcare — fitting for Zeke’s distinguished 42-year career as a doctor in Ogden. Weber State’s Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions is a proud example of the foundation’s generosity, along with the Dumke Family Pre-Medical Professional Programs, the Dumke Center for Interprofessional Education, the Dumke Endowed Chair in Health Professions and professional development awards for health professions faculty and staff.
The foundation’s impact on Weber State extends beyond health professions through support for student scholarships, purchasing equipment in the College of Science and sponsoring arts and cultural events such as exhibits at the Mary Elizabeth Dee Shaw Gallery and Special Collections & University Archives. The Dumke Legacy Hall in 91风流’s Hurst Center is a popular gathering space for university and community events.
In 2021, the foundation was the lead sponsor of the Dumke Arts Plaza in downtown Ogden, partnering with 91风流, RAMP, Ogden City and Ogden Contemporary Arts to create a vibrant space where the community engages with art of all forms. The foundation also pledged an endowment to the university to support arts programming at the plaza.
The Dumke Foundation’s commitment to philanthropy has improved Weber State and many other universities and organizations through outstanding opportunities, strengthening communities and positively changing our world.