Shelley Hill–Worthen loves her work as an architect at the Intermountain Regional Office in Ogden, UT. She is a member of the team that designs and plans new offices, visitor center fire stations, historic rehabilitation projects, and recreational facilities. She assists the contracting officer’s representatives during construction of the projects designed by the team. She is involved in space planning for leased facilities and assists with architect/engineering contracts for Intermountain Region forests. She also serves as a resource to forest employees for code concerns, sustainability, and special use permit reviews.

Shelley is recognized for her technical assistance to the Intermountain Region in implementing policy and direction in the areas of facility design, construction, accessibility, and sustainability.

She received a bachelor’s degree in materials engineering (1986) and a master’s degree in architecture (1989) from the University of Utah. After college, she worked for the U.S. Air Force, first as a materials engineer and later as an architect, for the Civil Engineering Squadron at Hill Air Force Base (AFB) in Utah. She is a licensed architect, a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional, and a Green Globes Professional.

In 2001, a friend who worked with Shelley at Hill AFB recommended her to the Intermountain Region Deputy Director of Engineering for the new fire architect position at the Intermountain Regional Office. Shelley immediately recognized what an amazing opportunity this was and applied for the job. She was hired and has worked at the regional office ever since.

She has enjoyed assisting with the design and construction of the Galena Visitor Center, the Lucky Peak Helibase, the Salmon Air Base, the Kyle Canyon Visitor Center, and the Bridger Teton Supervisor’s Office. She has also been involved in numerous small rehabilitation projects for Civilian Conservation Corps–era facilities, lookout towers, small office remodels, and other projects. She managed the Regional Energy Savings Performance Contract for the Intermountain Region, which reduced the Forest Service’s environmental impact region–wide. Her favorite part of the job is seeing the results of her work and improving facility conditions for the people who work for and visit the national forests.

Shelley has been married to Ray Worthen for 19 years. They live in the house they built together in Mountain Green, UT. Ray is a mechanical engineer, and Shelley is able to pick his brain constantly about Forest Service projects. Their favorite project is their 15–year–old son, Miles, who keeps them busy and makes every day fun. Shelley loves hiking, cooking, dogs, playing the guitar, and traveling.