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After a national search, Robert Hunter BS ’68 was selected as the director of the Olene S. Walker Institute of Politics & Public Service. Hunter stepped into the role after 17 years as president and CEO of United Way of Northern Utah. Among many responsibilities, he formerly served as Wasatch Front Regional Council of Governments chair, Weber County Commission chair and Ogden City manager.

Hunter is well-known in the Wildcat community. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Art/Visual Communication-Design from Weber State. He also has taught as an adjunct professor for 24 years in the departments of political science and communication. Hunter has spent many years in public service, promoting collaboration among government, nonprofit and business leadership.