Meet the 2025–26 WSUAA Alumni Leaders
By Jen Wright, Marketing & Communications
As WSU launched its fundraising campaign, Amplify Weber State: The Campaign for Weber State University, Wildcat asked our alumni leadership team about something often amplified: music.
Matt Dixon BA ’98
President
Do you have any musical talents?
I don’t consider myself a musician; however, I did grow up playing the fiddle. My family had a bluegrass band. My dad played guitar, my mom was on the bass, my oldest sister Kristen played the banjo, my sister Amy played the mandolin, and my brother Tyler and I played fiddle. We were the Dixon Family Band. I have many great memories of the countless hours practicing in our small living room, laughing, and playing music together. I think it is one of the reasons my family has remained close. We learned to work (play) together and enjoy being together as we practiced, traveled, and performed.
Who is your favorite band or musical artist?
Growing up, my favorite band was The Bellamy Brothers. I heard them perform at the Weber County Fair when I was young and really enjoyed their music. That year for Christmas, all I wanted was Bellamy Brothers music. I remember getting several of their albums on cassette tapes. I wore those cassettes out jamming to songs like “Redneck Girl,” “Let Your Love Flow,” and “Old Hippie.”
What song reminds you of your time in college?
My musical interests are very diverse. During my time at WSU, I listened to a lot of Alanis Morissette, Van Halen, Guns N’ Roses, Bon Jovi, and the forever popular Neil Diamond, John Denver, George Strait, and Garth Brooks.
What talents or skills did your time at Weber State help bring out or amplify?
Being a psychology major, I think WSU really helped me learn how to be a better listener, to think critically, and solve problems. I’ve used these skills to find success in not only my professional life but also my personal life. The richest part of my career has been the interactions and relationships I’ve formed using the skills that WSU helped amplify.
If you could yell to the world one thing about Weber State, what would it be?
Hands down the best value for your investment!
Linda Carver BS ’72
Emeriti President
Do you have any musical talents?
I have been around music all of my life. I hold musicians in the highest regard and absolutely stand in awe of their talents and their courage to put it all out there. I dabble in piano, but I’m not too stellar. But I do have claims to be very musical, because my husband has played in a band since he was in junior high school — so I have been a roadie for all of my married life. For years, I planted myself behind the stage. And I will say our first dwelling had very sparse furniture, but the floors were lined with big amplifiers.
Who is your favorite band or musical artist?
Eden’s Yellow Rose
What song reminds you of your time in college?
“Proud Mary”
What talents or skills did your time at Weber State help bring out or amplify?
Weber State was the foundation for stepping into an entirely new arena: reaching out to new ideas and going through that early stage of figuring out adulthood. My experiences at WSU gave me confidence in speaking to groups, being comfortable in crowds, gaining a work ethic, and instilling in me a personal confidence that I could do uncharted adventures. It was rewarding to have professors value my input and steer me toward educational pursuits. Those years were the most pivotal years of my life. I tell my grandchildren now that while they are going through the university stage, they don’t realize the long-term impact it will play forever in their decisions.
If you could yell to the world one thing about Weber State, what would it be?
It’s stupendous!
Christopher Cordon BS ’21, MBA ’23
New Alumni President
Do you have any musical talents?
In junior high, I was first chair on the baritone. I also played the trumpet and guitar. Recently, I have picked up the guitar in an attempt to play again.
Who is your favorite band or musical artist?
That is a difficult question, as I feel not all music is comparative. Different genres bring different attributes to the table. I have been listening to country music lately, including Chris Stapleton. He has an emotional aspect to his music that connects with the listener. I thought it was a good idea to use “Maggie’s Song” as an alarm. Every week when my alarm sounded to take the trash to the street, I found myself in tears. It was time to change my alarm.
What song reminds you of your time in college?
The Weber State fight song is great, Great, GREAT!
What talents or skills did your time at Weber State help bring out or amplify?
Weber State has instilled in me strength, resilience, and proficiency: strength to push past ever-present obstacles, even when they feel daunting, resilience to push harder after I fail, and proficiency to complete complex tasks. Weber State has amplified my ability to perform when given an opportunity.
If you could yell to the world one thing about Weber State, what would it be?
How great of a community surrounds Weber. Weber State is a great value to enhance competencies for nontraditional learners with a time deficit.
Taylee Green, planning to graduate spring 2026
Student Alumni President
Do you have any musical talents?
I cannot play any instrument fully, but I am trying to learn the acoustic guitar and would love to learn piano some day.
Who is your favorite band or musical artist?
My favorite artist would have to be Faye Webster or Al Green.
What song reminds you of your time in college?
I would say “Thin Line Between Love and Hate” by The Persuaders reminds me of my college experience. While there were many aspects I loved, some were a bit more tricky.
What talents or skills did your time at Weber State help bring out or amplify?
Weber taught me community and leadership. I learned to amplify not only my own voice, but the voices of those around me.
If you could yell to the world one thing about Weber State, what would it be?
Weber is great, Great, GREAT!