Executive Committee
The executive committee is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing the organizations priorities. We are the boots on the ground. The creators of events. The receivers of ideas. The active listeners.
Our committee is deeply involved in brainstorming and roadmap planning — in collaboration with our board of directors. You’ll likely see us at many of our events, so be sure to come and say hello!
COLE RASMUSSEN (HE/HIM)
Executive Director
Cole grew up in Spanish Fork, Utah as the fourth of five kids in and LDS household. His close and competitive family thrived on playing sports, riding horses, hunting and enjoying nature. Through a number of experiences, great mentors and friends, Cole eventually found peace and joy in his sexual orientation and came out as gay. He met his now husband Kent in the Fall 2017 they married in Fall of 2021.
Cole studied communications and music at Utah Valley University and currently works as a clinical liaison for a specialty hospital. In addition to his education, Cole has also pursued opportunities to volunteer with non-profit organizations in Utah and abroad. He is excited to contribute his perspective as a gay, married, Utah native.
Kent Carollo (he/him)
Director of EVENTS
Kent (he/him) was raised in Boise, Idaho with his six sisters where he took to art and design quickly. His childhood passions eventually lead to full-time positions at design agencies, marketing teams and illustration networks. He currently works as a graphic designer and illustrator, with a company who publishes behavioral change curriculums. When he isn’t at work, Kent enjoys live music, dinner parties and outings with his husband, Cole and dog, Olive.
Kent’s involvement with Encircle, LOVELOUD and other LGBTQ+ non profit organizations have helped him find meaning since coming out as gay as an adult. He is eager to work as the Director of Operations for Pride of Southern Utah and return the encouragement he received on his own journey.