CHAIRMAN AND PRESIDENT/CEO

John M. Barger joined Deseret Trust Company in 2013. He previously worked for brokerage and bank-affiliated trust companies and investment management firms in Montana and Utah, serving as senior trust administrator, senior trust officer, and senior vice president. His main responsibilities include: <ul ><li>Serving as the chairman of the board of trustees.</li><li>Developing and stating long-range company objectives.</li><li>Monitoring the financial health of the company.</li><li>Recruiting and motivating qualified staff.</li><li>Overseeing the annual operating budget and capital expenditures.</li><li>Overseeing trust and custody accounts.</li><li>Serving as a liaison to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.</li></ul> Education and Experience: <ul ><li>Bachelor of Arts (Literature in English)—Excelsior College</li><li>Master of Education—Montana State University</li><li>Graduate of Cannon Personal Trust School</li><li>Certified Trust and Financial Adviser—Institute of Certified Bankers</li><li>Certified Specialist in Planned Giving—American Institute of Philanthropic Studies</li><li>Past member of the Utah Planned Giving Roundtable Board of Directors</li></ul> E-mail: <a href="mailto:bargerjm@deserettrust.com" style="color:#b28705; line-height:1.22em; cursor:pointer">bargerjm@deserettrust.com</a>