Board of Directors
Matthew has always had an entrepreneurial spirit and a good business sense. He started his own landscaping company as a teenager and then later started a financial company, invested in a medical technology company, and started a construction & land development company. He is always seeking business opportunities for growth and development. Matthew is a great leader and an inspiration to all who know him. He is very driven and finds joy in completing everything he starts. Receiving his Eagle Scout award and serving a two year mission for his church are two accomplishments that gave him experience and confidence at a young age. He studied business marketing and management at Portland State University, Portland, Oregon. He has always been driven by competition and uses this motivation to encourage himself and others. His greatest joy in life comes from spending time with his wife and five children.
Karen is the mother of six grown children and grandmother of 10. She is a former teacher at American Heritage of American Fork, and owner/teacher of Karen's Kapers Preschool 1990-2002. Her education includes Child Development and Family Relations at BYU, Certified Riggs teacher, and training in RightStart Math by Dr. Joan Cotter, author of Rightstart Math, as well as training received through various seminars given on the F.A.C.E. curriculum, Noah Plan, the 4-R Method, and the Principle Approach. She is an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her church service has included many years teaching in the Primary, Young Women's and Relief Society organizations. She served for three years as Primary President and two years in the Relief Society Presidency. She has worked in the scouting program and as Ward and Primary choristers. She also served as Stake Nursery Leader. She currently serves as a member of the Primary Board.
Julie is the mother of 3. She has her Bachelor of Science in Communication from University of Utah. She has attended the Face to Face with Greatness mentoring seminars through George Wythe College. She chaired the Shakespeare Dinner for TJFA in 2007, Home-schooled for 2 years using Thomas Jefferson mentoring approach, created and held a boys club for boys age 6-9, studying Early American Hero's from 2005-2007, as well as ran a monthly home school seminar for families. She has assisted her husband in starting several businesses based on Real Estate Development & Construction. She has had experience creating & editing publications, advertisements, applications, contracts, agendas & programs for businesses, home school groups, & church groups. She is VP of Real Time Development, a real-estate investment company. Her work experience includes Loan Servicing Manager at Deseret Certified Development Company, Gift Shop Manager & Volunteer Coordinator for the Utah Symphony Guild, served as a volunteer in the big sister/big brother program and at LDS Social Services working with unwed mothers. She has also worked in other various office management & secretarial employment positions, including substitute teacher for Granite School District. Mrs. Anderegg served an LDS mission in Pittsburgh, PA, and has served in many other leadership and teaching positions in her church.
Alan attended courses at Brigham Young University. He has owned & operated 2 successful businesses. He is the co-founder of American Legacy Academy. He is employed by the Department of Transportation Security Administration. He is an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served a 2 year mission in Denmark and has served as Elder's Quorum President, Ward Clerk, and Primary Teacher. He has also worked in the scouting program.
Terece has an absolute passion for learning which led her to American Legacy Academy almost 3 years ago. Her education includes an Associate of Science Degree from Dixie State College 1992-1994, and an Associate of Science in Nursing Degree-RN from Weber State University 1994-1996. She has also completed multiple independent certifications in various areas ranging from health, nutrition, constitutional law and financial investing. Terece loves children and is the mother of 4, whom she home schooled for 4 1/2 years. She served as the coordinator for the music/dance department of a home school theater group for 2 years and has had the opportunity to work extensively with children in various other community and church responsibilities. She has held multiple leadership positions within her church which has given her experience in teaching/training, service to others while working together as a group to achieve goals. Terece's work experience has centered on assisting her husband to start and run their trucking company, Probitas, Inc. She has worked as the financial bookkeeper for Probitas, Inc. for the past 14 years. She has gained a vast knowledge base, experience, and understanding of not only bookkeeping, but what it takes to start and build a growing business and ways to ensure its success in the future. She is proficient with computerized accounting software and has developed bookkeeping systems that provide the vital financial information needed to maintain a successful business as well as plan ahead and project for the future. Bookkeeping and system building has become her specialty and comes naturally as she loves to organize and pay attention to the details. She is happy to contribute her strengths and skills to American Legacy Academy and is excited to add to its success!
Jeremy has proven himself an accomplished leading man, from his early starring roles in regional musical theater to his lead role in The Testaments: Of One Fold and One Shepherd (2000) with Academy Award-winning director Keith Merrill. Jeremy trained on scholarship at Brigham Young University in its acclaimed Theater and Media Arts Department, where he received many awards, including the national Irene Ryan Award for Best Scene Partner. Since earning his degree, Jeremy has been acting professionally, appearing in numerous films and television productions. His film credits include: the lead in Out of Step (2002), by Vision Star Entertainment (a feature film that he also co-wrote); appearances in Brigham City (2001), a Zion Films Production directed by Richard Dutcher; The Singles Ward (2002), a Halestorm Production; and the Showtime original movie Just a Dream, directed by Danny Glover. Along with being an accomplished actor, Jeremy is also a well-trained singer and songwriter. Several of his songs are featured in 'Out of Step' and Charly (2002).
Nancy grew up in West Palm Beach, Florida. She is a wife and mother of 2 children. She has served many years in the Young Women's Organization for the LDS Church. Nancy feels the value of all children and was a foster parent of teenage children for several years. She has a love for education and understands the importance of nurture, stability, and structure in all children's lives. Nancy is currently serving as the PTA President for American Legacy Academy and has always been involved in the classroom and in school activities. She has also assisted in the organization of several fundraisers for American Legacy Academy.
Arek has three college degrees that directly apply to the board position: a Bachelors Degree in Political Science, a Masters Degree in Public Administration, and a Law Degree. He is a member in good standing of the Utah State Bar and an officer of the court. Arek has a very solid foundation in political theory, public policy, and philosophy. He has taken several classes in non-profit organizations, budgeting, organization behavior, quantitative decision-making, and statistic. He has served as the treasurer of his local Republican caucus. Arek has also spent seven years in the United States Marine Corps infantry where he learned the importance of hard work, discipline, and teamwork. He spent time overseas and has lived and interacted with people from different cultures. He has been a leader in many different forums - as a young Marine squad leader, as a seasoned instructor of military tactics, as a teacher supervisor at the Missionary Training Center, as the Managing Editor of Administration for the BYU Law Review, and in many positions in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
