Vardell Curtis was appointed to the St. George City Council on Feb. 10, filling the seat vacated by Michele Randall, who was previously appointed Mayor.

He is the longtime Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President of the Washington County Board of REALTORS®. Vardell served as the Chairman of the Utah Association of REALTORS® Executive Officer Committee in 2002, 2006, and again in 2009.

In addition to his duties and responsibilities with the local REALTOR® Board, Vardell has also been involved with the community in many other capacities. He served on the Board of Directors for the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce from 1991 through 1997 and served as Chairman of the Board in 1996. He also served as a County Commission appointed board member on the Habitat Conservation Advisory Committee from 2001-2005.

Volunteering with local service clubs has also been a part of his commitment to the area. His involvement includes:

• President of the Breakfast Exchange Club in 1992.
• Chairman of the Board for United Way Dixie in 1996. 
• President of the Rotary Club of Dixie Sunrise in 2000-2001
• President of the Dixie Sunshiners (Chamber of Commerce ambassadors) in 2000.
• Chairman of the Board for Leadership Dixie 2002-2003.
• President of the Rotary Bowl Association from 2002-2004.
• Chairman of the Foundation of Dixie Regional Medical Center and a Trustee on the Governing Board for Dixie Regional Medical Center.
• Founding Trustee and first Chairman of the Board for the Leadership Academy.

Vardell’s term ends Dec. 31, 2021.