Jonathan is the CEO of Sentry Financial, co-founded in 1986 by Jonathan and Scott.Jonathan is responsible for Sentry’s strategic direction and is integrally involved in all of the company’s divisions: Equipment Financing, Real Estate, and Private Equity. Prior to co-founding Sentry, Jonathan worked with the law firm of Parr, Brown, Gee & Loveless, focusing on litigation, and business and corporate law. He has co-authored several professional books, including The Handbook of Leasing (1982), and International Leasing: The Complete Guide (2000).  Jonathan is the board chair of The Lightspark Foundation, the Vice Chair of Alliance for a Better Utah, and a member of the board of trustees of St. Mark’s Hospital, and has previously served on the boards of The Boys and Girls Clubs, High Road for Human Rights, The Road Home, the S.J.Quinney College of Law, and several other organizations. Jonathan and his wife, Tina, are lifelong residents of Salt Lake City and support a variety of local and national forward thinking organizations, including Equality Utah and Planned Parenthood.

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As the co-founder and COO of Sentry, Scott is involved in determining Sentry’s strategic direction and leads its Equipment Financing division. After graduating from law school, Scott was a clerk at the Utah Supreme Court for Justice Christine Durham, a practicing lawyer focusing on business litigation and transactions (for over a decade at Parr Brown Gee & Loveless), and outside counsel for Sentry until he rejoined Sentry on a full-time basis in 1998. Scott has co-authored professional books on equipment leasing, including The Handbook of Leasing (1982) and The Guide to Captive Financing (1984), and lectured on the topic of equipment leasing as an instructor for Amembal, Isom, & Halladay. Scott is a member and former president of the board of trustees of The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake, and a founding board member of The Lightspark Foundation. Scott supports an array of community organizations that promote protection of human rights and our environment.

As Sentry’s Executive Vice President, Andrew is responsible for origination and execution of structured investments ranging from private equity through to project finance. Andrew is a graduate of the London School of Economics and was the winner of the “Peats” Prize for outstanding academic performance. Andrew went on to join KPMG in London and after obtaining his chartered accountancy qualifications moved into their consulting group and was one of the founder team that established the KPMG private equity advisory group. Andrew left KPMG to do a management buy-in of a UK public company where he became the M & A Director. After acquiring a US company, Andrew moved to the US as CEO of a division operating in the semiconductor and pharmaceutical markets. He moved to Utah as CEO of a high tech NASDAQ company commercializing scientific technology developed at Brigham Young University. More recently, Andrew has been working for various private equity groups structuring debt and equity transactions as well as providing operating management on either a full or ad hoc basis. Andrew is an active squash player and skier.

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With his extensive background in commercial real estate and residential housing, construction, civic affairs, and small business development, Peter co-leads the strategy development and project execution of Sentry Real Estate. He has developed, rehabilitated, and managed multi-family and commercial real estate properties in Utah since 1995. He was responsible for starting a non-profit affordable housing company, Green Street Partners, to serve unmet housing needs in Salt Lake City. Peter also has a long record of public service, including as Salt Lake County Mayor from 2005-2013. He holds a law degree, a master’s degree in Real Estate Development and Finance, and a BS in Civil Engineering. He currently sits on several nonprofit boards, having previously served as President of the local Habitat for Humanity affiliate, Catholic Community Services, Friends of Alta, and the Salt Lake Vest Pocket Business Coalition.

Jared is an Emmy-winning producer, writer, director, and “creative suit” who helms Vavani Productions, a socially conscious media production company he founded in 2017. With three documentaries in distribution (including Sundance premiere QUIET HEROES), two in production, and a slate of scripted films and series in development, Jared’s goal is to build community by making content that engages and entertains while “sneaking in the vegetables” of prosocial impact. His thematic areas of focus are gender equity, LGBTQ equality, climate justice, and democracy. With an educational background that spans JD, MBA, and MFA degrees from the University of Utah and BBA and dual-BA degrees from the University of San Diego, Jared's network of memberships includes NEXUS Global Impact Society, TED, the Television Academy, and Film Independent Arts Circle. Also deeply involved in the nonprofit sector, Jared is the Co-Founder and President of the Impact Guild, Co-Founder of KaleidoCollective, and Co-Founder and Trustee of the Lightspark Foundation, organizations that respectively field-build for and direct funding to media inclusion and civic engagement efforts. He has previously served in various leadership and advisory capacities at the Sundance Institute, Voterise, Equality Utah, Restore Our Humanity, and both of his alma maters, including creating and teaching undergraduate courses. Jared lives in Los Angeles with his two pups, Tucker and Daisy.

Steve is responsible for implementing and managing Sentry’s financial systems and technology initiatives.  After graduating with his Masters in Accountancy, Steve worked for KPMG in Salt Lake City.  Steve joined Sentry in 1987 to lead the accounting and systems functions of the company in its early years, while also developing financial and analytical tools. In 1994, Steve joined a large electrical contractor in Washington State, where as Chief Financial Officer he developed and implemented various financial management tools to better manage construction projects for the company. In 1999, Steve rejoined Sentry as its Chief Accounting Officer, in which capacity he leads Sentry’s team of Accounting and IT professionals.

After graduating from BYU with a BS degree in Business Finance, Pam worked for Granada where she oversaw the company’s Defined Benefit and Retirement programs. She subsequently worked for other financial institutions while living in California, Utah and Idaho. Joining Sentry in 2000 as the Executive Assistant, her responsibilities include working closely with Sentry’s executive management on various projects, human resources matters, and managing the day-to-day operation of the company’s headquarters. In addition, she performs various contract administration and servicing responsibilities.

Zack joined Sentry in 2023 as a Controller focusing on the month-to-month accounting activities of Sentry’s various divisions. After graduating from Indiana State University, Zack worked for a regional CPA firm in its audit practice until he and his wife moved to Utah. Upon moving to Utah, Zack worked at Four Foods Group as an accounting manager, then Lone Peak Valuation Group where he calculated economic damages for litigation projects and helped in the business valuation practice, and then Propeller Industries where he was an accounting manager for a portfolio of early-stage and start-up companies. Zack and his wife have two little girls and spend their free time in the mountains, spending time with their girls, or reading.

Stéphane Glynn joined Vavani Productions in 2017 as its in-house editor. He now serves as the SVP of Operations and Post-Production, overseeing all post-production processes from DIT to delivery. Stéphane has an extensive portfolio of film credits, ranging from commercials and promotional films to feature documentaries and short narrative films. Prior to joining Vavani, Stéphane worked as an editor and camera operator at PBS Utah, and honed his craft through internships with ABC-Disney, A&E Films, ATO Pictures, and Paladin Media Group. Stéphane holds an MFA in Film & Media Arts from the University of Utah, a BA in Media Studies & Psychology from the University of Virginia, and a Masters in Business Administration from Weber State University. When he’s not editing films or writing 50-page theses on Jean-Claude Van Damme, Stéphane “splits” his time between basketball and relaxing with his wife and two cats.

Tina has been designing and renovating homes and offices for nearly two decades, including designing and overseeing the building of her own home. Working with Sentry on a part-time basis since 2008, she joined the team full-time as a project manager of residential renovation projects in 2012. Having designed and supervised over 20 residential property remodels, along with a total office and restaurant remodel, she continues to expand her repertoire of projects to include retail and commercial spaces. Tina holds an MS in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of Utah, and a BS in Nursing from Westminster College. A philanthropist and advocate for women’s rights, she recently served on the boards of Planned Parenthood Association of Utah and the Utah Women’s Coalition, and has been actively engaged with YWCA Utah and Fourth Street Clinic.

Brian collaborates with political, business, and community leaders to identify innovative means of achieving Sentry’s vision of corporate and civic leadership. Sentry places a high priority on being not just a successful member of the business community, but also a valued and productive member of the broader community. Brian’s role is to pinpoint and facilitate initiatives that serve both these goals. Since graduating from law school in 2005, Brian has practiced corporate transactional law with a large regional law firm, worked as an in-house attorney for an IBM company, taught college courses in Law, Criminal Justice, and Political Science, and worked in the local and national political arenas for much-needed government reform. He holds a J.D. from Brigham Young University’s J. Reuben Clark Law School and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science and History from Arizona State University.

A seasoned designer with a passion for crafting compelling visual narratives, Peter joined Sentry in 2017. His role has evolved to encompass the strategic oversight of all creative initiatives, from brand development to marketing collateral, and ensuring brand consistency and visual excellence across Sentry’s affiliates and partners. His diverse background spanning from news graphics, healthcare, and local business advocacy, informs his innovative approach to marketing and branding. A graduate of UNLV with a BA in Graphic Design, he is deeply committed to aesthetic excellence and typography. When not immersed in the world of design, Peter enjoys indulging his creative side through drawing, enjoying the latest Drag Race episode, or hosting unforgettable karaoke dinner parties.

Florian Alberge joined Sentry in 2022, as a graphic and web designer. He works in collaboration with the Creative Director in developing concepts and marketing materials for Sentry Financial and its subsidiaries and portfolio companies. His portfolio ranges from performing arts to B2B product marketing and content creation. Florian holds an MFA in Dance from the University of Utah and a Maîtrise in Performing Arts from the University of Artois in France. The rest of his time is dedicated to his performing career: he is a member of Heartland Collective, a multi-disciplinary collective with collaborations in dance, visual arts, music and performance.