Road Home Terminates Executive Director After Arrest

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — The Road Home Board of Trustees announced Friday evening that Executive Director Matthew Minkevitch has been terminated.

Road Home officials said Michelle Flynn, associate director of programs, has been appointed as interim executive director.

“We are grateful to Michelle for stepping in at this transitional time for The Road Home,” said Greg Johnson, board president. “We are confident that she and the entire Road Home team will continue to work to ensure that The Road Home remains strong in fulfilling its lifesaving mission to help people step out of homelessness and back into our community.”

Minkevitch was arrested and booked into the Weber County Jail last week after a domestic dispute at his home, according to the Deseret News.

Documents also showed Minkevitch’s bond had been posted.

Minkevitch’s attorney, Walter Bugden Jr., told the Deseret News in a statement that Minkevitch is “committed to helping the homeless population.”

“His fears about the adequacy of bed space for the homeless population spilled into his home life,” Bugden said. “Matt cooperated fully with the police, and we will address the situation in court.”