As Utah Tech University swiftly approaches the halfway mark of the 2026 spring semester, the Utah Tech Student Association looks to find its next president-elect. Each of this year’s four candidates has differing values and focuses.
Beau Kendrick
Kendrick is a junior digital media and marketing major from West Haven. His campaign is focused on building stronger connections between the campus and local community, improving student involvement and empowering students by helping them get connected to campus resources.
Kendrick emphasized his experience in leadership positions.
“I currently serve on the Utah Tech Student Association as a marketing manager,” Kendrick said. “I have held several leadership positions at Utah Tech, including serving as a Lambda Pi Eta officer, X Club President and as a graphic designer for clubs across campus.”
Kendrick hopes to help the student body succeed amidst new opportunities arising at Utah Tech.
“As student body president, I would be honored to be part of this exciting chapter and lead alongside students during such a motivating and transformative time,” Kendrick said.
Ethan Aparicio
Aparicio is a junior psychology major from St. George. His campaign is focused on representation, creating an inviting environment and helping emphasize the opportunities that Utah Tech has to offer.
Aparicio highlighted his experience with involvement on campus, mentioning his leadership positions and collaborative opportunities.
“Although I have not held a [UTSA] elected position yet, I have remained deeply involved on campus,” he said. “I am a peer coach and have held leadership roles within the program. I am also a club president, which has strengthened my ability to lead, collaborate and create spaces where people feel safe and welcomed.”
Aparicio made his love for Utah Tech clear. “Regardless of the outcome of this election, I want to express my deepest gratitude to the student body,” he said. “I truly love Utah Tech and everything it represents, and I am especially grateful for the amazing people I’ve met throughout this journey.”
Javier Martinez
Martinez is a junior history and Spanish major from Hurricane. His campaign focuses on improving communication with students, empowering the student body by giving them a voice, and bridging the gap between the student body president and the general student body.
Martinez currently holds the position of recreation clubs representative for UTSA, where he has represented students for a semester and a half.
“I will be honest, I don’t have as much experience as an elected leader,” Martinez said. “Part of my desire to run for president has come from the opportunity made available to me by Utah Tech. Without this university, I would never have known that I want to be a leader.”
Martinez clarified his love for the campus, while making note of its flaws. “I love this campus, and I love it enough to say that it’s faltering in certain areas,” he said. “We provide so many free resources to students, yet do a terrible job of marketing said resources. There’s too much of a disconnect between the students and our president.”
Representation is important to Martinez. “If I’m elected student body president, I’ll do everything I can to know how to best represent you.”
Michael Olsingch
Olsingch is a sophomore pre-engineering major from Wildomar, California. His campaign is focused on strengthening the bridge between students and administration, creating clearer and more accessible ways for students to share their ideas and concerns, and increasing opportunities for involvement.
When it comes to involvement, Olsingch has his own roles under his belt. “I have served as the cultural club representative in UTSA, represented Utah Tech as an ambassador, worked in the Peer Coach Program, am currently the vice president of the Pasefika Student Union and am the president of the Roblox Club,” he said.
Olsingch made his goals regarding emphasis on student voice clear. “Your voice matters, your experiences matter and your presence here matters,” he said. “This campus belongs to all of us, and together we can shape it into something even stronger.”
Olsingch attributes his community for making him who he is today. “I am deeply grateful for the community that has shaped me here,” Olsingch said. “If elected, I will lead with integrity, transparency and dedication… Real change begins with us, and I’m ready to lead that change together.”
Students will be able to cast their votes starting March 2. Voting will be closed on March 4 at 5 p.m.
