Scott Huskinson

While Scott Huskinson was still in school he started Future Dads, a window cleaning service. He and his partner had something in common: their wives were both expecting. Their slogan? "We're expecting your business."

Since that time, he's run a number of successful companies. At one point he made wood Christmas ornaments. Then, he worked with a friend in Montana who makes knives and purchased a license to sell them under the Field and Stream brand names, something he still does. His expertise in this area has been sought out by other companies looking to package and sell products under the Field and Stream license.

His biggest move came, however, when he started a company with a friend, Clay Broadbent, called "Reminderband" just after Lance Armstrong made the "Live Strong" bands popular. Two of his first orders were for 35,000 bands that said "Choose The Right" that he sold to Deseret Book and 10,000 USU bands he sold to Utah State University.

The company has developed an innovative production and distribution model that allows it to produce custom wristbands in quantities as low as one and many as millions and have them shipped world-wide in less than a week. This has set it apart from its competitors and it is still the industry leader in making silicone bracelets or wristbands.

While Reminderband sales continue, Scott and Clay, have launched another company called "ifrogz" that has become the leading supplier of customized cases for iPods.

His success in business before he even graduated has made it very hard for him to take a full-time path to get his degree. He stuck with it, however, and even though it took a few more years than usual, in 2001 he earned his degree in marketing education.

He has served three years on the Logan City Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and for one year on the Cache County Restaurants, Arts, Parks & Zoos (RAPZ) Tax Board.

Today, this father of seven, will be presented a Professional Achievement Award that is given "in recognition of individuals who achieve extraordinary success in their careers and demonstrate uncommon leadership in their communities."