Dr. Snow had a passion for history, government, and international relations / experiences. His academic credentials include an M.A. in both history and political science from the University of Utah and a Ph.D in political science from Northwestern University. He served as director of the Education Abroad Program in Bordeaux, France for the University of California system (1971-73) and was a member of the Political Science Department faculty at the University of California at Santa Barbara. He returned to Utah in the mid-1970s to serve as Assistant to the President, and later as Vice President for University Relations at the University of Utah. During his tenure at the U, he also led the Hinckley Institute of Politics as its director. He went on to work as President and Director of the Jacobsen Construction Company. In Salt Lake City and Provo, Dr. Snow served on the boards of several civic and philanthropic organizations. He served as President of the South Africa Johannesburg Mission prior to coming to BYU in 1990. His 16-year tenure there included service as Vice President for Advancement, Vice President of Student Life, Jerusalem Center Director, Director of the Washington DC Seminar Program and Political Science faculty member, teaching African Politics until his untimely death in 2006.
Dr. Snow and his wife, Marilyn (who served as the Jerusalem Center librarian), especially enjoyed interacting with students, faculty members, administrators, and staff over the ten semesters of their assignment at the Jerusalem Center. The opportunity to experience historical sites in the region increased their understanding of and appreciation for the scriptures, and instilled in the Snows a personal re-commitment to living a more Christ-like life. They are deeply grateful for their Holy Land experience and its impact on their lives.