Curt Doman, co-founder of PROG Holdings (NYSE; PRG), began his entrepreneurial journey at age 12 with the founding of SoftArt, a loan document programming solution. Following his success with SoftArt, Curt earned a finance degree from the University of Utah while co-founding International Document Services, Inc., a leading mortgage services provider. He also acquired and developed Checkstop, LLC, before co-founding Progressive Leasing in 1999 — effectively creating the virtual lease-to-own industry while emphasizing principles like grit, innovation, integrity and valuing people. Curt previously served as PROG Holdings’ chief innovation officer, chief technology officer and chief product officer and is a member of the board of directors. He is instrumental in guiding PROG Holdings’ philanthropic efforts through its nonprofit arm, the PROG Foundation, and its PROG Youth Development Center, which offers young adults in the greater West Valley City, Utah, area access to in-person and hybrid programming, initiatives and other offerings designed to develop the skills and resources necessary to help positively shape their futures.