IN MEMORIAM Gregory Alan Beecher 1958-2025 Gregory Alan Beecher passed away peacefully on Aug. 4, 2025. Greg was born on Jan. 24, 1958, in Ogden, Utah, to Marilyn Frances (Horspool) and Robert Orman Beecher. He spent his youth conducting “scientific experiments” with his brother, Dan, and they were lucky not to have blown up the garage. Greg attended Cottonwood High School, where he was a good but mischievous student. In 1989, he married Kathi Ricks Beecher in the LDS Temple in Salt Lake City, beginning a history of getting her lost on dirt trails, steep cliffs and in some of the most beautiful mountains and deserts in the U.S. and other countries. He loved saying, “Let’s see where this road goes.” His dream was to be an architect, which he achieved by first working for Kevin Watts Architects. He then moved on to spend the happiest 27 years of his professional career at MHTN Architects, where the staff were not only co-workers, but family. Greg joined MHTN Architects in October 1998 and, over more than 26 years, made an indelible impact on the firm, its clients and the communities they serve. His work helped shape some of the MHTN’s most impactful civic and commercial spaces, including, most recently, Millcreek City Hall, the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Offices, facilities for Myriad Genetics and Merit Medical, as well as numerous libraries and fire stations throughout the region. His thoughtful contributions reflect a commitment to craft, purpose and community that defined his career. Greg’s impact extended far beyond his project work. Without seeking the spotlight, he became a steady and trusted presence; someone colleagues turned to for sound judgment, calm perspective and encouragement. His sense of humor, kindness and generosity uplifted the culture of MHTN Architects in ways that cannot be measured. One simple yet enduring example: Greg had a Hershey’s Kiss dispenser that lived on his desk for years. It was a lighthearted way to uplift any passerby, symbolizing the warmth and consideration he offered so effortlessly. Two underground parking structures, each topped with landscaped plazas, improve campus circulation and public access while preserving the historic Olmsted Brothers landscape framework. At the north end, a belvedere will offer framed views over the city, reinforcing the building’s role as both a workplace and a civic destination. Karen Ferguson, the North Capitol Building’s project manager, has spent over two decades shaping Capitol Hill through her leadership on projects across every building in the complex. Her deep knowledge of the campus — from its robust hidden infrastructure to its most delicate historic finishes — is matched by her expertise in building details and her keen understanding of the processes, personalities and politics surrounding such work. “Each project on Capitol Hill has been about finding the balance between honoring our historic legacy and creating spaces that serve the future. The North Capitol Building represents that balance, and I’m proud to help guide its place in the evolution of the campus.” The North Capitol Building reflects years of planning and coordination among the Capitol Preservation Board, VCBO Architecture and Okland Construction. The design honors the historic character of the Capitol campus, the construction methods ensure its long-term durability and the collective vision serves the state of Utah’s civic and cultural needs for the next century. 27
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