Senator Keith Grover
Utah Senate – District 23
“If not me, then who?”
A Life of Perseverance and Purpose
Keith Grover’s story begins in Provo, Utah—a place that shaped his values and rooted him in the importance of family, faith, and hard work. His life has been anything but easy. Keith lost his mother just six days after he was born, and grew up in a large, blended family of 15 children. Those early challenges taught him resilience, self-reliance, and the power of compassion.
In a home where resources were often stretched thin, Keith learned early that success wasn’t something handed to you—it was earned through grit, faith, and determination. Those lessons became the foundation of everything that followed.
The Power of Education and Determination
Keith worked hard through school, earning straight A’s and a scholarship to Brigham Young University. But the road wasn’t smooth. He worked multiple jobs to support himself and his twin brother, learning firsthand the struggles faced by many Utah families trying to make ends meet.
He often recalls a moment from high school when a lunch lady noticed he didn’t have money for food and quietly gave him a meal. That simple act of kindness left a lasting impression and shaped Keith’s belief that empathy and service can change lives.
Faith and a Global Perspective
As a young man, Keith served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Paraguay—a place that would later become a second home. His mission was marked by both spiritual growth and hardship, including a life-threatening case of meningitis that tested his endurance and faith.
Those two years deepened his compassion for others and gave him a profound understanding of different cultures and perspectives. It also sparked a lifelong desire to serve—wherever and however he could make a difference.
A Career Rooted in Education
After returning home, Keith continued his studies at BYU and pursued a career in education. He taught in migrant classrooms and later worked as an administrator in inner-city schools—experiences that gave him a front-row seat to the challenges facing both teachers and students.
Keith wasn’t the kind of educator who followed a script. His teaching style was practical, personal, and passionate. He believed in connecting with students and helping them see their own potential. That same philosophy guides him in public service: empowering people, not government, to make the greatest difference.
Love, Partnership, and Family Life
While at BYU, Keith met Julie Glenn—a determined and brilliant woman who would soon become the love of his life. After some persistence on his part, they married just before graduation. Keith has always been her biggest supporter, cheering her on through medical school and beyond.
He jokes that while Julie was studying to become “one of the best doctors in the valley,” he was studying how to make dinner, run carpools, and help kids with homework. Their marriage has always been one of teamwork and mutual respect—each championing the other’s dreams.
Together, Keith and Julie raised eight children and even opened their home to foster a young girl in need. Their family is a living example of love, faith, and service in action.
Public Service and Legislative Leadership
In the Utah Senate, Keith has focused on strengthening education, promoting fiscal responsibility, and ensuring government remains accountable to the people it serves. He’s worked to make Utah an even better place to live, work, and raise a family.
Committee Assignments
- Economic and Community Development Appropriations Subcommittee
- Health and Human Services Interim Committee
- Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee
- Senate Ethics Committee
- Senate Health and Human Services Committee
- Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee
- Senate Rules Committee
- Transportation Interim Committee