By Utah Mining Association
Matt Tobey, Rio Tinto Kennecott, Chairman
Matt Tobey is the General Manager of Minerals for Rio Tinto Kennecott, working with his team to safely bring together one of the world’s largest mining and processing operations. His clear passion for the mining industry comes from the strong relationships he’s built with the people he has worked alongside for more than 20 years. Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, he began his mining career with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Mining Engineering from the University of Missouri – Rolla.
Jonathan Campbell, Wheeler Machinery Company, Vice Chairman
Jonathan Campbell is the Executive Vice President of Wheeler Machinery Co. Since beginning at the company 9 years ago, he has served as Vice President and General Manager of Sales and Rental, as well as Credit Manager and Crushing Quarry Supplies Manager. Jonathan is a University of Utah alumni, where he earned a Bachelor’s in Finance, as well as a Master of Business Administration. He’s a passionate supporter of Utah’s resource and construction industries, and he’s committed to fostering a strong Utah economy. A husband and father of two sons, Jonathan enjoys spending time with his family, skiing, running and world travel.
Mark Maglione, Wolverine Fuels, 1st Vice Chairman
Mr. Maglione currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Wolverine Fuels, LLC, a Coal Mining Company Headquartered in Utah, operating both longwall and continuous mining assets and employing over 1,000 people directly and approximately 4,000 indirectly. Mr. Maglione brings international operating, leadership, and business turn-around experience across diverse mining operations and projects, including Iron Ore, Minerals Sands and Coal with Rio Tinto. Mr. Maglione has also spent time in precious metals as well as oil & gas with smaller public and listed public companies in the US and abroad. Mr. Maglione holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Western Australia and a Master of Finance from the Financial Services Institute of Australasia, as well as professional qualifications from the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and the Governance Institute of Australia.
Denise Dragoo, Snell & Wilmer, 2nd Vice Chairman
Denise Dragoo’s practice focuses on natural resources, coal law, water law, environmental law, mining law, public land law, issues affecting the oil and gas industry, mine safety and health law. In addition to her service as an officer of the Utah Mining Association, Denise is a member of the State Bar of Utah and American Bar Association, a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, serves on the board of the Rocky Mountain Coal Mining Institute, and is a trustee of the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation. She is admitted to the Supreme Court of Utah, United States District Court, United States Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit, and United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit.
Brian Somers, Utah Mining Association, President
Brian Somers joined the Utah Mining Association and became its president in 2019. He has more than 20 years of experience in executive leadership, legislative affairs, and strategic communications. Before becoming the president of UMA, he was the managing director of the Utah Science Technology and Research Initiative (USTAR). He was also the deputy director of the Utah Department of Heritage & Arts, was on Governor Gary R. Herbert’s communications staff, and had strategic communications roles in the private sector.
