EPISODE · Oct 6, 2025 · 1H 8M
Costco, City Growth & Community Leadership | Ken Greenwood’s Lehi Legacy
from Roots and Branches of Lehi: The People and Stories of Our City · host Work Harding
🌳 Roots and Branches of Lehi: Ken Greenwood’s Life & Legacy | Former Mayor & Community BuilderWhat does it mean to leave a lasting mark on your hometown? In this episode of Roots and Branches of Lehi, host Ryan Harding sits down with Ken Greenwood—lifelong Lehi resident, entrepreneur, two-term mayor, and community leader.Ken shares stories of his family’s history in Lehi, his entrepreneurial ventures in the floor covering business, and the colorful days of Main Street’s pool hall. He reflects on the challenges of business ownership, the transition into public service, and the pivotal projects that helped shape modern Lehi—from the Legacy Center to the arrival of Costco.Ken also opens up about facing trials in leadership, his mission work in East Africa, and the values of family, faith, and resilience that carried him through. His story offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at Lehi’s evolution and the legacy of service that continues to influence the community today.📌 Enjoy stories of Lehi’s leaders and legacy builders? Subscribe for more Roots and Branches of Lehi episodes.🏡 Brought to you by Work Hard Mortgage — helping families go from renting to rooted.🌍 In partnership with Play Hard Vacation Rentals — making memories in nightly stays.⸻⏱ Key Moments in This Episode• 00:00 – Welcome to Roots and Branches of Lehi• 00:39 – Family History & Early Life in Lehi• 02:03 – Revitalizing Main Street• 04:08 – The Pool Hall & Community Stories• 08:32 – Challenges & Triumphs in Business• 10:21 – Entering Public Service• 19:52 – Building a Floor Covering Business• 29:55 – Legacy & Community Contributions• 37:09 – The Legacy Center & Senior Perks• 42:05 – Costco & City Council Negotiations• 43:21 – Facing False Accusations• 46:23 – Reflections on Public Service• 57:21 – Mission Work in East Africa• 01:03:00 – Legacy & Community Impact• 01:07:08 – Closing Thoughts & Gratitude⸻👣 Related Topics:Ken Greenwood • Former Mayor of Lehi • Lehi History • Community Leadership • Legacy Center • Costco Lehi • East Africa Mission Work • Roots and Branches of Lehi Podcast • Utah Community Stories🎧 Listen to More Roots & Branches of Lehi:Apple: https://apple.co/40J53LnSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7BC8a3YpULFYMSRgtfqF7vYouTube Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlz4rzd_rsGZcR4Kscsck4ez_bWSLCuwM🏠 Ready to go from renting to rooted?✔️ Want to know the value of your home? → https://workharding.hifello.com/lp/6888f21970143a6397c98ea4✔️ Curious how much home you can afford? → https://workharding.com/affordability-calculator.php✔️ Take the 60-second Homebuyer Readiness Quiz → https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/survey/aAl6tzfvetiS329QNypM#KenGreenwood #RootsAndBranches #LehiUtah #CommunityLeadership #UtahPolitics #LegacyCenter #CostcoLehi #MissionWork #WorkHardMortgage #FromRentsToRoots
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🌳 Roots and Branches of Lehi: Ken Greenwood’s Life & Legacy | Former Mayor & Community BuilderWhat does it mean to leave a lasting mark on your hometown? In this episode of Roots and Branches of Lehi, host Ryan Harding sits down with Ken Greenwood—lifelong Lehi resident, entrepreneur, two-term mayor, and community leader.Ken shares stories of his family’s history in Lehi, his entrepreneurial ventures in the floor covering business, and the colorful days of Main Street’s pool hall. He reflects on the challenges of business ownership, the transition into public service, and the pivotal projects that helped shape modern Lehi—from the Legacy Center to the arrival of Costco.Ken also opens up about facing trials in leadership, his mission work in East Africa, and the values of family, faith, and resilience that carried him through. His story offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at Lehi’s evolution and the legacy of service that continues to influence the community today.📌 Enjoy stories of Lehi’s leaders and legacy builders? Subscribe for more Roots and Branches of Lehi episodes.🏡 Brought to you by Work Hard Mortgage — helping families go from renting to rooted.🌍 In partnership with Play Hard Vacation Rentals — making memories in nightly stays.⸻⏱ Key Moments in This Episode• 00:00 – Welcome to Roots and Branches of Lehi• 00:39 – Family History & Early Life in Lehi• 02:03 – Revitalizing Main Street• 04:08 – The Pool Hall & Community Stories• 08:32 – Challenges & Triumphs in Business• 10:21 – Entering Public Service• 19:52 – Building a Floor Covering Business• 29:55 – Legacy & Community Contributions• 37:09 – The Legacy Center & Senior Perks• 42:05 – Costco & City Council Negotiations• 43:21 – Facing False Accusations• 46:23 – Reflections on Public Service• 57:21 – Mission Work in East Africa• 01:03:00 – Legacy & Community Impact• 01:07:08 – Closing Thoughts & Gratitude⸻👣 Related Topics:Ken Greenwood • Former Mayor of Lehi • Lehi History • Community Leadership • Legacy Center • Costco Lehi • East Africa Mission Work • Roots and Branches of Lehi Podcast • Utah Community Stories🎧 Listen to More Roots & Branches of Lehi:Apple: https://apple.co/40J53LnSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7BC8a3YpULFYMSRgtfqF7vYouTube Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlz4rzd_rsGZcR4Kscsck4ez_bWSLCuwM🏠 Ready to go from renting to rooted?✔️ Want to know the value of your home? → https://workharding.hifello.com/lp/6888f21970143a6397c98ea4✔️ Curious how much home you can afford? → https://workharding.com/affordability-calculator.php✔️ Take the 60-second Homebuyer Readiness Quiz → https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/survey/aAl6tzfvetiS329QNypM#KenGreenwood #RootsAndBranches #LehiUtah #CommunityLeadership #UtahPolitics #LegacyCenter #CostcoLehi #MissionWork #WorkHardMortgage #FromRentsToRoots
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