Founder
Sutherland was founded in 1995 by Gaylord K. Swim. Swim was a noted Utah businessman and philanthropist. He served on multiple boards, including, the Covey Leadership Center (later became FranklinCovey), the State Policy Network, the Central Valley Medical Center, EFI Electronics, and was the chairman of the board for American Heritage School (Utah) at the time of his death. Mr. Swim was also engaged in Utah politics, serving on several local and state commissions including an ad hoc committee which made recommendations against a proposed school district split in Utah County.
Mr. Swim died of a brain tumor in February 2005.
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