Prominent leaders Scott Anderson, Christian Gardner, Gail Miller, Sandy Modersitzki, and Dr. Neal Sorensen join Intermountain Foundation

Salt Lake City, UT (PRUnderground) June 30th, 2026

Intermountain Foundation today announced the appointment of five new members to its Board of Trustees, marking a significant expansion of the leadership guiding its philanthropic efforts across the Intermountain Health system.

The appointments bring together some of the Mountain West’s most respected business, health care, and community leaders. Each one has already shown a deep belief in the Foundation’s mission as a generous philanthropist and active champion of the Foundation’s work.

Together, these trustees bring deep experience across finance, real estate, medicine, and large-scale philanthropy, as well as a record of helping bring to life some of the region’s most significant health care initiatives. Their addition reflects both the Foundation’s continued focus on strong governance and the growing confidence among regional leaders in the role philanthropy plays in shaping the future of health care.

The new trustees are:

• Scott Anderson, non-executive chair and former president and CEO of Zions Bank; past chair of the American Bankers Association; nationally recognized leader in banking and economic development; chair emeritus of the Intermountain Health Board of Trustees; founding vice chair and recent past chair of Intermountain Foundation Board of Trustees.
• Christian Gardner, CEO and chairman of the Gardner Group; co-founder of rPlus Energies and Philo Ventures; deeply committed to causes spanning education, the arts, mental health, homelessness, sports, and the environment.
• Gail Miller, co-founder of the Larry H. Miller Company; chair of the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation and chair emeritus of the Intermountain Health Board of Trustees; recipient of six honorary doctorate degrees and the Congressional Award Foundation’s Horizon Award; previous co-chair of the Intermountain Foundation’s Primary Promise campaign.
• Sandy Modersitzki, dedicated community leader and philanthropist with a longstanding commitment to strengthening families and expanding access to critical resources for youth, single mothers, and veterans; previous executive cabinet member of the Intermountain Foundation’s Primary Promise campaign.
• Dr. Neal Sorensen, longtime internal medicine physician in Billings, Montana, affiliated with Intermountain Health St. Vincent Regional Hospital; served four decades as a clinical professor of medicine with the University of Washington School of Medicine; chair emeritus of the Board for both the St. Vincent Foundation and the Yellowstone Community Health Plan.

“These are leaders who have built organizations, shaped industries, and strengthened communities, and they joined the Board because they have seen what our mission is positioned to do, and believe how much more is possible up ahead,” said David Flood, chief development officer of Intermountain Health and president of Intermountain Foundation. “From the Nevada Campaign for Kids to our growing work in Montana, this is one of those rare moments when the stars align — and these five leaders will help define what comes next, to the life-enhancing benefit of our communities and countless families.”

The addition of these trustees expands both the expertise and geographic reach of the Board, which stewards philanthropy across the Mountain West.

Their arrival comes at a pivotal moment. The momentum created by the Primary Promise campaign, which raised more than $640 million to build the nation’s model health system for children, is now carrying the Foundation into a new generation of inspired projects, including major campaigns in Nevada and Montana. The Foundation is rising to meet this moment with governance on par with the country’s most accomplished health care philanthropies and vision worthy of one of the country’s most respected health systems.

“On behalf of the Board, it is my privilege to welcome Gail, Christian, Neal, Sandy, and Scott,” said Bert Zimmerli, chair of the Intermountain Foundation Board of Trustees. “Each of these individuals brings an extraordinary record of leadership and service. More importantly, they share a deep commitment to the children and families at the heart of our mission. Their perspective will sharpen our strategy, deepen our credibility, and help ensure we are equal to the ambition of what we are building together.”

Intermountain Foundation serves as the centralized philanthropic arm of Intermountain Health, advancing charitable giving that strengthens care, expands access, and invests in the communities Intermountain serves. The Foundation Board of Trustees provides strategic and fiduciary oversight of philanthropic assets, ensuring alignment with donor intent and with Intermountain Health’s mission.

For more information regarding the Intermountain Foundation or how you can support our efforts, please see https://intermountainhealthcare.org/give.

About Intermountain Health

Intermountain Health operates medical facilities in Montana and five other western states. Intermountain is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, approximately 400 clinics, a medical group with about 4,600 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain Health is committed to improving community health and is recognized as a leader in using evidence-based best practices to consistently deliver high-quality outcomes at sustainable costs.

About Intermountain Health

Headquartered in Utah with locations in six states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, approximately 400 clinics, medical groups with some 4,600 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a nonprofit health plan called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is committed to improving community health and is widely recognized as a leader in transforming healthcare by using evidence-based best practices to consistently deliver high-quality outcomes at sustainable costs. For up-to-date information and announcements, please see the Intermountain Health newsroom at https://news.intermountainhealth.org/. For more information, see intermountainhealth.org/ or call 801-442-2000.

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