About Us

Over 20 years of experience

In Utah’s real estate market

Gary Cannon is a deeply experienced and widely respected Real Estate Broker, Developer, and Community Leader, with a career spanning over four decades. Licensed since 1985, Gary has assisted almost 3,000 families in achieving their real estate goals and co-owned one of Utah’s top real estate offices for 30 years. He is currently the Broker/Co-Owner of Cannon & Company Real Estate Services, founded in 2013 with his wife, Sheridyn, to return to his roots of working closely with buyers, sellers, and developers.

A Utah native and lifelong resident, Gary and Sheridyn have been married for 27 years and are the proud parents of five children and six grandchildren. He enjoys traveling, quality time with family, and aims to read or listen to one book per week. His passions are being a Broker to his 25+ agents and lifelong learning includes exploring “off-the-grid” alternatives and sustainable living.

Gary’s industry leadership is extensive:
– President, Salt Lake Board of Realtors (2007)
– Realtor of the Year (2011)
– Riverton City Planning Commission (2018-present)
– President, South Jordan Canal Company (Since 2015)
– Vice Chair, Utah Lake Water Users Association
– Current Member, Utah State Realtors Legislative Committee (Since 2006) and current Chair
– RPAC Highest Contributor in Utah
– National Hall of Fame Inductee, NAR RPAC
– NAR RPAC Trustee (2018–2024)
– Federal Taxation Committee, NAR (2014, 2020–2021)

In real estate development since 1991, Gary has led over 50 projects across Utah and neighboring states, including single-family, multifamily, mixed-use, office, and commercial developments. He also created and teaches a Land Use & Real Estate Development course, and serves as an expert witness in court for real estate valuations and water rights cases.

Gary is a two-time cancer survivor, which has shaped his perspective and inspired his work in philanthropy and giving back. He is a Scout Master, a donor to causes like Ken Garff’s Success in Education, and a co-founder of the Send Me an Angel Foundation. His contributions have been recognized with awards from the Utah Cancer Society, the University of Utah Hospital, and Primary Children’s Medical Center, among others. He has been honored twice on the Wall of Honor and received the 2022 Realtor Active in Politics Award.

Above all, Gary is driven by relationships, service, and a mission to make a difference in as many lives as possible—whether through real estate, education, or advocacy.