Your Advocate
High Desert UniServ (Unified Services) advocates for educators in Emery, Grand, Juab, Millard, Sanpete, San Juan, Sevier, and Wayne County and is affiliated with both the Utah Education Association (UEA) and National Education Association (NEA).
Office Hours
Weekdays8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed 12:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for lunch
Contact Information
180 North Main StreetRichfield, Utah 84701
Office: (435) 896-4890
Toll Free: (888) 461-9930
Fax (435) 896-8766
UniServ centers focus on local representation and advocacy, addressing issues that have immediate, personal importance to teachers and their school communities. In fact, nearly half of members' dues directly fund UniServ programs and benefit teachers in the areas where they reside.
Leadership and Staff
![]() | President |
| Steve Player | |
| (S) 896-8247 (H) 896-6859 | |
| steven.player@sevier.k12.ut.us | |
![]() | Vice President |
| Thomas Nedreberg | |
| (S) 433-6939 (H) 433-6634 | |
| thomas.nedreberg@gmail.com | |
![]() | UEA Board of Directors |
| Rick Pruitt | |
| (S) 896-8247 (H) 896-8040 | |
| rick.pruitt@sevier.k12.ut.us | |
![]() | UniServ Director |
| Jim Porter | |
| (O) 1-888-461-9930 (0) 896-4890 (C) (435) 896-3256 | |
| Fax 435-461-9930 | |
| hdesert@qwestoffice.net | |
![]() | UniServ Secretary |
| Sherrie Player | |
| (O) 1-888-461-9930 (O) 896-4890 |
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| splayer@qwestoffice.net | |
![]() | Secretary |
| Penny Christensen | |
| (S) 896-8247 (H) 896-5508 | |
| penny.christensen@sevier.k12.ut.us | |
Benefits of Joining
- Members will be assisted by UniServ staff if a professional problem occurs.
- We provide legal services for any job related problems you may encounter while teaching
- Members are covered by a $1 million liability policy. Members are also covered with free life and accidental death and disability policies.
- Members qualify for NEA Member Benefits where they can save money on mortgages, personal loans, credit cards, insurance, rental cars, and many other services. The Access Card provides discounts on goods and services you may use locally.
- The association empowers members to preserve and promote a quality education for all children. United, we have the ability to maintain competitive salaries and benefits.
- Start receiving the benefits membership provides—join now!






