About Us

Robert Ordever joined O.C. Tanner in August 2014, as our European People and Operations Director. From luxury retail to Premier League football, Robert's operational background has given him a real passion for creating a workplace culture that truly gets the best out of its teams. At O.C. Tanner, his passion and drive helps each of our clients win and remain winners. Outside of work, Robert is a proud Dad and devoted Fulham Football Club fan.

An executive is only as good as the team she leads. Joanna Morley, our Director of Finance, lives that mantra day-in and day-out at O.C. Tanner Europe. She joined our company with 16 years of experience and an FCCA designation. No task is too big or too small for Joanna. She enjoys working shoulder-to-shoulder with her fellow Appreciateologists and is willing to do what's necessary to get a job done. When she isn't crunching numbers for O.C. Tanner, Joanna spoils her niece and nephew, travels, watches tennis and spends time with friends and family.

David joined O.C Tanner in September 2019 having spent nearly 10 years leading sales teams across various industries. He has a strong background in solution selling as well as developing people and driving growth. Outside of work, David’s time is primarily spent with his family, which normally involves dog walking, watching sport or travelling.

Stephen first joined the Board of Directors over 30 years ago with the primary qualification of having studied philosophy, a credential that meant something to his grandfather Obert C. Tanner. He has a deep appreciation for the importance of a strong workplace culture in the success of organizations. Stephen is committed to continuing the philanthropic legacy of the company and has served for as a trustee of the Tanner Lectures on Human Values for over 20 years. In addition to serving on our Board of Directors he also teaches in the philosophy department at the University of Utah and continues his research and writing in the history of science. Stephen studied philosophy at Stanford and earned a PhD in the History and Philosophy of Science from Cambridge.

Dave arrived at O.C. Tanner offering his services without a job interview or offer. If the company wasn't pleased after a month's work (without pay), he'd pack his things. 40 years later Dave has worked in several teams across the organization including sales, supply chain, client relations, and operations—all with the goal of helping people thrive at work. Dave also spent over 14 years serving on the boards of multiple community organizations ranging from United Way of Salt Lake to the Utah Opera to One Refugee. He earned a bachelor's degree in international business from Brigham Young University and an MBA from Thunderbird American Graduate School of International Management.

“O.C. Tanner’s unique approach to recognition helps people lead in the most powerful way—as servants and stewards with a great responsibility to their organizations, employees, customers, and communities.” Scott believes passionately in O.C. Tanner’s purpose to “help people thrive at work.” He understands the important role a leader plays in defining a company’s vision, values, and strategy. But at the end of the day, he knows that people matter most. Scott was named as President and Chief Operating Officer in December 2022. Prior to this, he served as O.C. Tanner’s Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Corporate Controller. Before joining O.C. Tanner in 2003, Scott was with KPMG and Arthur Andersen for eleven years providing audit, business advisory, and M&A professional services. He prioritizes serving his community and is currently on the executive committee of the Board of Trustees for the United Way of Salt Lake. He received a bachelor’s degree in accounting and an MBA from the University of Utah.

“One question drives everything I do for my team and our clients: ‘How can we use data to be smarter?’ It’s about using data to generate helpful insights—the kind that result in better decisions and inspire positive action.” As Chief Financial Officer, Scott is always ready to listen, learn, and pull the story out of the details. He understands the power of data to help organizations make better decisions. Scott considers it an honor to help both our internal teams and our clients achieve more by sharing data-driven insights that solve real problems. When Scott joined O.C. Tanner over 14 years ago he brought with him a wealth of experience from both the private industry and public accounting—he worked in a range of roles including Vice President of Finance, controller, and auditor. A certified public accountant, Scott has a bachelor’s degree in accounting and an MBA from the University of Utah. Outside of work, he gets the most joy from spending time with his wife and their five children.

“For me leadership comes down to the Golden Rule. Treat others how you would like to be treated—with sincere care, interest, and respect.” Whether he is in Germany or Jamaica, Ty is passionate about helping recognition culture grow all over the globe. He knows appreciation is a global value that is key to effective leadership. Ty leads by listening, experimenting, and building consensus. He approaches his international work with a deep sense of humility inspired by a heartfelt curiosity about people and cultures. For the past 20 years, Ty has aimed to meet needs of colleagues and clients alike by drawing on his background in operations, human resources, sales, manufacturing, and supply chain management. He has led teams in England, France, Germany, Poland, China, Hong Kong, India, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Taiwan, and Singapore—all with the singular goal of helping the employees of our clients thrive at work. He holds a bachelor's degree in accounting and an MBA from Brigham Young University. Some of the adventures Ty cherishes most are those with his wife and their four children.