Aerial view of the Tushar Mountains landscape

About BeaverTUF

The people and principles behind our recovery.

BeaverTUF is a locally-rooted foundation supporting Beaver County's long-term recovery from the Cottonwood Fire — guided by community leaders and a transparent grant process.

Our Leadership

A board rooted in this community.

BeaverTUF will be overseen by a Board of Directors that includes respected leaders from the Beaver County community and beyond. The Board will be responsible for establishing governance, hiring an Executive Director, and developing a transparent grant process for distributing funds.

Shane Gadbaw

BOARD MEMBER

Shane Gadbaw is the owner of Eagle Point Resort, which he acquired with partners in 2009, leading a new chapter focused on revitalizing and growing the resort. Recognizing the property's unique potential, Shane helped lead its transformation into a year-round mountain destination while preserving the character and natural beauty of the Tushar Mountains. A professional investor and entrepreneur, he brings more than 25 years of experience managing hedge funds and investing in domestic and international real estate. In addition to guiding Eagle Point's long-term vision and growth, Shane founded Aspen Equity Construction to provide high-quality construction services for the resort community and surrounding region. He remains actively involved in resort operations, development, and conservation initiatives that support the future of outdoor recreation in southern Utah. Shane divides his time between Eagle Point and Michigan, where he lives with his wife, Kini, and their three children.

Eric Quilter

BOARD MEMBER

Eric Quilter was born and raised along Utah's Wasatch Front, where a lifelong passion for the outdoors began at an early age. An avid skier since age five, he developed a deep appreciation for Utah's mountains through skiing, fly fishing, rock climbing, and alpine climbing. After attending the University of Utah, Eric worked at Alta's renowned ski school before launching a software company in Park City in 1993. He later founded WorkForceQA and continues to serve as chairman. Today, Eric is a dedicated advocate for mountain conservation and public access, volunteering with the Utah Avalanche Center and serving as president of its board. He also owns property near Eagle Point Resort and is actively involved in efforts to preserve the beauty and recreation opportunities of the Tushar Mountains for future generations.

Cory Norman

BOARD MEMBER

Cory Norman retired from the U.S. Forest Service in December 2025 following a nearly four-decade career in natural resource management and wildland fire. He began his career as a wildland firefighter in 1988 while attending college, earning a degree in Secondary Education with majors in Spanish and History before later obtaining a degree in Fire Science. Throughout his tenure on the Beaver Ranger District, Cory held leadership roles across recreation, range, timber, fuels, and fire management programs. One of his most notable accomplishments was helping lead the Beaver Canyon Shared Stewardship initiative, which united federal and state agencies, local leaders, and private landowners around a shared vision for landscape management and forest resilience. An avid outdoorsman, Cory enjoys spending time in nature with his family.

How We Operate

Funding what other sources can't reach.

BeaverTUF is designed to support the recovery of the entire Beaver County community following the Cottonwood Fire. The foundation will focus on funding needs that fall outside traditional sources such as insurance, FEMA, and other government assistance programs. Funding decisions will be guided by the Foundation's Board of Directors and will prioritize projects and initiatives that help the community recover, rebuild, and strengthen for the future.