USU Jon M. Huntsman School of Business Honors Business Owner for her Success and Contributions
LOGAN – The Utah State University Jon M. Huntsman School of Business honored today one of the owners of the company that is developing the Riverwood business park in downtown Logan.
Lynnette Hansen was recognized with a Professional Achievement Award during the sixth annual Women in Business Seminar luncheon held Thursday, April 12, at USU. Lynnette and her husband, Dell Loy Hansen, own Wasatch Property Management, a company that manages 10,000 units in several western states. The Women in Business Seminar was sponsored by Partners in Business, a student-led organization in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business .
Wasatch Property Management is developing the Riverwood business park, on 700 South and Main Street in Logan. There are plans in the works for several businesses to be located there including a Marriott Suites, Planet Fitness, two restaurants, a convention center and new offices for Wasatch Property Management.
The Hansen’s success in business has allowed them to create the Hansen Charitable Support Trust. The trust established the Hansen Scholars Program in 2002 which funds retention scholarships for an estimated 20 to 25 students a year who might not have otherwise been able to afford attending USU. Through another trust the Hansens have also donated to the North Logan Library in memory of Lynnette’s father, James P. Thorne.
Lynnette Hansen said she and her husband feel investing in students is an effective way to help people in need because a higher education "teaches them to fish," allowing them to be self-sufficient leaders who can contribute to the community.
Jon M. Huntsman School of Business Dean Douglas Anderson said the Hansen’s support of USU students has been consistent and generous.
"When a need has been identified, they have been willing to contribute to meet that need," Anderson said. "They have helped dozens of students already and through those students the Hansens have impacted hundreds of lives. This award was created to recognize those who have achieved extraordinary success in their careers and demonstrated leadership in their communities. That’s exactly what Lynnette has done."