[4] Stanard earned his bachelor's degree in computer information technology from Dixie State College (now Utah Tech University).
He continued his education over the years by taking additional classes on government and history, as well as courses from the Leadership Institute, a training program for conservatives headed by Morton Blackwell.
[7] Stanard resigned from the Utah House of Representatives February 7, 2018 citing "personal and family concerns.
"[8] The next day, the Daily Mail, a British tabloid, published a report alleging Stanard paid $250 for each of two sexual encounters with a Salt Lake City call girl.
[11] Representative Stanard floor sponsored SB 41 Appointment of County Assessors, SB 42 Public Notice of Court Recording, and SCR 6 Concurrent Resolution Recognizing the 20th Anniversary of the Utah Educational Savings Plan[permanent dead link].