Chris Killpack
Council Member, Orem
Office held
| Council Member | Orem | Source |
Engineering and business
Chris Killpack grew up in Orem and studied electronic engineering technologies before joining the family business established by his father in 1952. The company developed wireless technology for public agencies and large businesses. He later earned an MBA at Brigham Young University. His work with department heads and city managers provided direct experience with the way government organizations purchase technology and manage projects. [1]
Business transition and service
Killpack eventually merged the business with a larger family-owned company and continued managing major projects. That transition coincided with a call to serve as a church mission president in Orem. He has also served through Scouting, neighborhood groups and local commissions. In Orem’s profile, he describes those experiences as preparation for contributing his time and practical knowledge to the city where his family built its business. [1]
Approach to public leadership
Killpack says conversations with residents during his campaign broadened his understanding of the community. On the council, he values colleagues working toward shared solutions even when they begin with different views. He identifies former mayor Jerry Washburn’s respectful leadership as an influence. His account emphasizes maintaining Orem’s strengths while planning for the future, informed by relationships developed as an employer, neighbor and volunteer. [1]
Current responsibilities
Orem lists Killpack’s term as 2024–2028. His assignments include community development grants, neighborhood representation, the Youth Council, the Miss Orem scholarship board and Utah Valley University’s Business Resource Center. [2]
Profile sources
In the news
- Politics
Orem council approved moving $3.68 million to capital projects after the fiscal 2025 reserve finding
The council adopted a February 2026 budget amendment, Ordinance O-2026-0004, that includes a $3,680,788.60 transfer from the general fund to the capital projects fund after an audit found the general fund over the state cap. The records reviewed do not show whether the money moved by June 30.
- Politics
Orem council raises property tax revenue $450,000 for two police officers
The Aug. 27 vote, 4-2 among council members with the mayor also voting yes, also moved all of the city's general operations property tax into a new public safety fund.