Hybrid Event
Utah PRSA September Luncheon
September 16 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Hybrid Event
Free – $28.00
Utah PRSA September Luncheon
Carrying the Flame Forward: Celebrating 40 Years of the Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games
Wednesday, Sept. 16 • 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Hybrid Event • Cedar City + Watch Party + Online via Zoom
Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 16, as Jon Oglesby reflects on four decades of growth, community impact, and athletic tradition in Cedar City following another successful summer of competition.
With the 40th anniversary season officially wrapped up, Oglesby will share how this iconic event—which welcomed nearly 11,000 athletes this year—has evolved into a key driver of Utah’s sports culture and a $17 million economic engine for southern Utah.
Milestone
40 Years
Celebrating the legacy of the Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games.
This Year
Nearly 11,000
Athletes participated in this year’s summer games.
Regional Impact
$17 Million
Estimated economic impact for southern Utah.
Event Details
Event
Utah PRSA September Luncheon
Date
Wednesday, Sept. 16
Time
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Speaker
Jon Oglesby, AVP, Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games
Format
Hybrid: In-person luncheon, watch party, or Zoom
Cost
$0–$28 based on ticket type
Zoom Access
Zoom link will be provided upon registration for virtual attendees.
Choose How You Attend
In-Person Luncheon — Cedar City
Southern Utah Museum of Art
351 W. University Blvd.
351 W. University Blvd.
Watch Party
Zions Bank Building
Online — Zoom
Join virtually from anywhere.
Zoom link will be provided upon registration.
Zoom link will be provided upon registration.
About the Speaker
Jon Oglesby
Assistant Vice President, Sports and Destination Engagement • Southern Utah University
Jon Oglesby is Assistant Vice President, Sports and Destination Engagement, at Southern Utah University. His responsibilities include overseeing the Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games, along with other sports tournament experiences and events throughout Cedar City and across the state of Utah. Oglesby joined SUU in June 2023 after serving with the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA).
During his tenure at SUU, Oglesby has helped lead a collaborative reimagining of the mission and strategic vision for the Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games, resulting in key strategic partnerships with organizations such as Special Olympics Utah and the Las Vegas Raiders. He also successfully led a bid for SUU to host the State Games of America in Salt Lake City in 2030, while contributing to statewide efforts that promote sports business and educational opportunity.
A native of Logandale, Nevada, Oglesby served as an Assistant Director at the UHSAA for six seasons, overseeing Basketball, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Tennis, Track & Field, and Speech & Debate. In that role, he also managed the Association’s marketing and technology efforts and served as liaison with the Utah Governor’s Office, in addition to serving on several NFHS rules and advisory committees.
His additional experience includes serving as Senior Director of Communications and External Operations at the Big Sky Conference, where he oversaw communication efforts for Football, Golf, and Women’s Basketball, while also managing marketing and corporate sponsorship fulfillment. Oglesby has spent extensive time as a play-by-play broadcaster across radio, television, and streaming, and he also works as a communications consultant in college sports. He currently serves as an adjunct professor in the Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business at SUU.
Ticket Options
In-person Cedar City (Member): $20
In-person Cedar City (Nonmember): $28
Watch Party (Member): $18
Watch Party (Nonmember): $28
Student (Either In-Person Location): $12
Online (Zoom) Member: $0
Online (Zoom) Nonmember: $10
