Chequemate International(R), developers of The Money Planner(R), is committed to providing state-of-the-art solutions that position individuals, families, and small business owners to win the financial game of life. We realize that your life is about much more than just money; however, we also know that money, directed properly, can be a powerful influence for good affecting all aspects of your life, or if misdirected, can utterly devastate the very purpose for which you are working to earn money - to improve the quality of life for you and those you care about.
Members and Management
Norman H. Bangerter
Norman H. Bangerter, Member Advisor. Prior to the election of two terms as Governor for the state of Utah, Governor Bangerter served as the Majority Leader and the Speaker-of-the-House in the Utah state legislature. Under Governor Bangerter's administration, such publications as: Financial World, The Economist, The New York Times and The Boston Globe featured articles on "Utah being run like a well managed business . . . . fiscal controls are taken seriously." Additional service and responsibilities include: Blue Cross Blue Shield Board of Directors, US West Communications Board of Directors, National Governor's Association - Executive Committee, Western Governor's Association - Chairman, and Interstate Oil Compact Commission - Chairman.
Senator E.J. "Jake" Garn
Senator Garn, Member Advisor. Managing director of Summit Ventures, LLC, a lobbying firm, since the beginning of 2000. He previously served as the Vice Chairman of Huntsman Corporation, one of the largest privately held companies in the United States, from 1993 to the beginning of 2000. He currently serves on the boards of directors of Morgan Stanley Funds, a mutual fund company; United Space Alliance, a prime contractor for the space shuttle; Franklin Covey & Co., Inc., a provider of time management seminars and products; Headwaters Incorporated, an alternative energy development corporation; BMW Bank of North America, an industrial loan corporation; and Escrow Bank USA, an industrial loan corporation. From 1974 to 1993, Senator Garn was a member of the United States Senate and served on numerous Senate committees. He received a B.S. degree from the University of Utah.
A. Roger Merrill
A. Roger Merrill, Member Advisor. Former vice-president and co-founder of Covey Leadership Center, now Franklin Covey company. He writes, consults, and teaches about leadership and leadership development. Working with many of the worlds most respected organizations, he offers practical insights to enhance personal and organizational leadership. Co-author of the international best seller, First Things First, with Stephen R. Covey and Rebecca R. Merrill; Roger is also the author of Connections Quadrant II Time Management, and was a contributing author to Principle Centered Leadership. He has been featured in many radio and television appearances such as the Today Show and World News Tonight. Newspaper and magazines throughout the world, including USA Weekend, Performance and Fortune, have featured articles in which Roger shares his insights.
Blaine Harris
Blaine Harris, Member and CEO, and is the co-author and initial driving force in the creation of the book The Four Laws of Debt Free Prosperity. In addition, he has built numerous successful private, franchises, and public businesses both nationally and internationally. He has also served on the board and consults with numerous corporations in the fields of real estate development, sales and marketing, franchising, high tech development, and financial consulting and training.
Kenneth D. Redding
Kenneth D. Redding, Member and serves as the President and has an extensive background in business development, management, sales, and marketing. Mr. Redding is an alumnus of California State University, Sacramento, and one of the initial founders of the Chequemate money management system. With his keen sense of the financial industry and market he co-founded the Chequemate Internet based The Money Planner system. He has spoken and trained around the United States on the focus of personal money management. Previous to Chequemate, he has owned and operated several successful franchise businesses.
Marci Redding
Marci Redding, Member and serves as the COO and has extensive experience in accounting and computer technology. She earned a BS at Utah State University, graduating with honors in Information Technology Systems with a minor in business, emphasizing accounting. Ms. Redding has served as the MIS director for a major real estate franchise organization, as well as heading up the development and implementation of an accounting package used nationally and internationally by that company. She has spoken to and trained many groups throughout the United State on the principles of financial efficiency. She is also a co-founder of the Internet based system called The Money Planner