Our Board of Trustees

Tim Negus is the manager of the Roosevelt Branch of Zions Bank. Tim started his career at Zions Bank of Roosevelt in 2011 as a Business Banker helping small businesses grow. After two years, he was transferred to manage the branch in Vernal, which is one of Zions largest branches. In December of 2018, he transferred back home to the Roosevelt branch.

Tim grew up in Northern Utah on the shores of Bear Lake. He met his wife, Diana Nielsen, while she was attending Utah State University in Logan Utah. Shortly after they were married, they moved to Roosevelt, which is where they have spent most of the married life. They have three wonderful kids. Because of the location to the mountains and the wonderful people that live and work here, Tim and his family have made Roosevelt their home.

Tim graduated from USU Uintah Basin with his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

In addition to serving on the Uintah Basin Healthcare Board, he also serves on the UBTech Board of Directors.

Sylvia Wilkins currently serves in the Business Development Department for STRATA Networks. She assists in driving new product generation and expanding business opportunities. Prior to STRATA Networks she served as the Economic Development Director for Uintah County where she developed a robust Business Expansion and Retention Outreach Program that helped several businesses obtain grant funding and find resources to expand. She also serves on the USU Uintah Basin Advisory Council, Downtown Revitalization Committee, and Uin-Tech Committee. Sylvia has a passion for finding solutions and discovering new opportunities. Sylvia wants to see the economy thrive and be a place where her children, friends, and neighbors can find success. Sylvia received Bachelor of Science degrees in Economics and Business Administration from Utah State University.

Jayson Jones serves as the Second Chair on the Board of Trustees for Uintah Basin Healthcare. Jayson is the Head of Sales for Hometown, a leading technology provider specializing in websites, ticketing, and fundraising solutions for K-12 schools nationwide, bringing over 12 years of industry experience. Prior to this, Jayson was an executive in the advertising and media industry. In addition to his role with Hometown, Jayson is a co-owner of Big O Tires in Vernal, Utah.

Jayson grew up in Roosevelt, Utah, and after spending time building his career, he and his family chose to return to the Uintah Basin to be closer to family and to invest back into the community where he grew up.

Jayson and his wife, Chelsey, who is originally from Neola, Utah, are active members of the community. They are proud parents to three daughters who keep them busy and engaged in local life.

Shelley Fenn retired in November of 2017 after 32 years of service with Dominion Energy, formerly Questar Gas, serving the last 12 years with Questar as the Eastern Region Manager.

She has served on the Duchesne County Children’s Justice Center Friends Board since 2010 and has served as the Treasurer for over nine years. She also served in the past as Chairman of the Uintah Basin Healthcare Board of Trustees.

She currently serves as a Volunteer at Uintah Basin Healthcare, working in the gift shop.

Shelley is married to Kenny and together they have two sons along with two bonus daughters who have given them four wonderful grandchildren.

In her spare time, she loves to read and work in her yard in the summertime.

Shelley has a Bachelor of Science in Business Management degree from WGU.

Tyler Allred began serving on the Uintah Basin Healthcare Board in 2017. He is the Deputy Duchesne County Attorney. Mr. Allred also has experience in his private practice at Allred, Brotherson & Harrington. He takes part in non-profit legal work for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. Prior to law school Mr. Allred worked for Ameriprise Financial. Mr. Allred holds a BA in Finance from the David Eccles School of Business, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Montana School of Law. He enjoys being close to hunting and fishing opportunities in the beautiful Uintah Basin.

Irene recently served as a Duchesne County Commissioner in Northeastern Utah.

Jeff Chugg serves as a member of the Board of Trustees as the Representative of the Board of County Commissioners. He has been on the Board since 2025. He brings with him a commitment to community well-being and a strong commitment to high-quality patient care, community health, and organizational excellence. He has spent a lot of time involved in community organizations looking to find better opportunities for youth. He is a graduate of Utah State University with a degree in Spanish Literature. His spouse, Nancy, has worked for Uintah Basin Healthcare for over a decade and shares his love for what this great organization and its team members accomplish. When not spending time with their four children, their spouses and 4 grandchildren, he can likely be found on a golf course somewhere. 

Jeremy Johnson is the Head of Global Payroll Operations at Qualtrics, an international tech company that created and leads the Experience Management industry. Jeremy has over 20 years of corporate finance and human resources experience, specializing in payroll, finance, systems integration, team-building, and management. Jeremy grew up in Orem, Utah, and graduated from BYU with a bachelor’s in Linguistics and from Utah State with a master’s in Human Resource Management. His fluency in foreign languages has helped him in his current role overseeing operations and managing employees worldwide, including offices in Provo, Dublin, Krakow, Sydney, and Mexico City. Jeremy and his wife, Erin, moved to Roosevelt with their young family in 2010. Initially, they planned to stay for a short time, but they grew to appreciate the small community and the many wonderful people who have influenced them to put down roots and raise their four children in Roosevelt. 

Bio coming soon

Jim Marshall serves as President & CEO of Uintah Basin Healthcare. Mr. Marshall is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives which represents achievement of the highest standard of professional development among healthcare executives. Mr. Marshall’s professional successes include continual improvements in patient quality of care, safety and experience along with a continued pursuit to expand innovative healthcare services available to rural patients. Mr. Marshall has a Master of Business Administration degree from Centenary College of Louisiana and a Bachelor of Business Management degree from Brigham Young University – Idaho. Mr. Marshall’s personal successes include his marriage to his wife Jessica and their three sons Preston, Nathan, and Owen. Mr. Marshall played NJCAA Football at Ricks College and obtained his private pilot license.