EDCUtah is committed to providing a safe and respectful workplace where diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are highly valued among our staff, investors and clients. We value different experiences, ideas, perspectives and backgrounds and know that respect for the individual as well as diversity in all respects contributes to a stronger and more creative Utah.
We are passionate about delivering high-quality services and transformative value to our clients, investors, and Utah communities.
We strive to communicate clearly and honestly and operate as responsible stewards of our investors’ resources.
We are credible subject matter experts who are curious, data-driven, and always learning.
We value different experiences, ideas, and backgrounds and create opportunities for employees’ development.
We cultivate a trusted network of partner relationships inside and outside of the state to drive economic prosperity for Utah.
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As EDCUtah's president and CEO, Scott champions Utah's economic environment and quality of life. He takes great pride in leading a team of exceptionally skilled and committed professionals in catalyzing quality jobs, capital investment, and strategic economic opportunities in the Beehive State. He previously worked as a management consulting director with PwC, where he advised clients across several industries on multi-billion capital investment projects around the globe. In addition, he served as the COO and deputy executive director of The Point Utah, one of the largest and most compelling economic development projects in the country. Scott lives in Cottonwood Heights with his wife and three daughters. They enjoy hiking, skiing, and mountain biking.
scuthbertson@edcutah.org
Jill is a CPA with diverse financial and operations experience, primarily in non-profit organizations. She joined EDCUtah in 2016, bringing a focus on compliance and financial systems. She enjoys attending concerts and traveling with her husband and three kids.
jkirsling@edcutah.org
Erika has more than 15 years of office management and executive assistant experience, with a diverse background in industries ranging from industrial equipment manufacturing to financial services. Erika's academic background includes studies in ballet, history, and architectural preservation at the University of Utah. She enjoys hiking, sailing, trail running, and quality time with her husband, four children, and her rescued cat and dog.
edean@edcutah.org
Val has extensive experience working in economic development, serving more than six years as head of the Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development and two years as president and CEO of the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce. He spent a lot of time traveling the state and meeting with civic and business leaders. He enjoys golf, pickleball, woodworking and spending time with his 13 grandkids.
vhale@edcutah.org
Bre is dedicated to operational excellence and economic growth in Utah. She oversees day-to-day operations, optimizes processes, and leads strategic initiatives to enhance organizational impact. Prior to EDCUtah, Bre worked as a Fractional Operations Executive, advising clients across various Utah industries. Bre serves on the Foundation Board at Utah State University and mentors students in the Huntsman Scholar Program. Outside of work, Bre enjoys sports, gardening, camping, and photography.
byamauchi@edcutah.orgEDCUtah's Business Development team offers a wide range of business retention and expansion services to help companies relocate to or expand in Utah. Our goal is to provide a one-stop shop for both expanding companies and site selection teams.
As Vice President of Business Development, Erin oversees all business recruitment projects and manages a team dedicated to catalyzing capital investment and creating quality jobs in Utah. She drives strategic initiatives, secures new business opportunities, and maintains strong client relationships. Erin has been instrumental in helping companies expand within or to Utah, adding more than 18,000 jobs to the economy. Prior to EDCUtah, she worked as a management consultant in Washington, D.C.
efarr@edcutah.org
Jared oversees recruitment and expansion efforts across the energy, data center, and manufacturing sectors. Before joining EDCUtah, Jared worked for 8 years as a municipal economic development director and urban planner. He built and led comprehensive economic development efforts at both the city and county levels. Outside of work, Jared enjoys cycling, skiing, rock climbing, and reading. He volunteers on the Salt Lake City Historic Landmark Commission and admires architecture.
jstewart@edcutah.org
As an EDCUtah business development manager, Rex oversees life science and healthcare projects. Prior to EDCUtah, he successfully created and exited his own business and worked in commercial real estate development. While at Brigham Young University, Rex was part of the Marriott School Student Council, Real Estate Association, and Ballard Center Social Venture Academy. Rex loves classic rock and exploring Utah's natural scenery through rock climbing, canyoneering, and camping.
rbuys@edcutah.org
Spencer oversees corporate recruitment and expansion in the manufacturing industries. Prior to joining the business development team, Spencer worked in the financial services industry. Spencer graduated from Ensign College with a BS in Finance with certificates in Accounting, Business Analytics, and Business Management. Spencer enjoys spending time with his wife, playing sports, watching Utah football, being outdoors, and being with friends.
slayton@edcutah.orgEDCUtah’s Investor Relations team works to advance Utah's economic growth by fostering robust partnerships and strengthening ties among public and private sector stakeholders. We connect EDCUtah investors to economic insights, networking opportunities, and strategic economic development initiatives.
As vice president of community strategy, Greg leads EDCUtah's community development and Site Ready Utah initiatives. Previously, Greg worked for the University of Utah, building partnerships among the university, its students, and the the real estate and financial services business community.
gbisping@edcutah.org
With professional experience ranging from managing events to producing photoshoots, Greta joined the team as an events manager in 2022. Greta introduced EDCUtah's first formal employee experience program in 2023, enhancing the organizational culture. Beyond work, she's either on pickleball courts, exploring brunch spots, or attending her favorite bands' shows.
ghepworth@edcutah.org
Jaime conducts research and data analysis to support community strategy and investor relations initiatives. He has a strong background in local economic development in Texas, as well as regional economic development through his work with the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce. In his personal time, Jaime enjoys engaging in strategy board games with friends and family.
jhernandez@edcutah.orgEDCUtah’s Marketing team creates content and events to support EDCUtah’s corporate recruitment activities and enhance investor value.
Sara comes to EDCUtah with more than 10 years of marketing and communications experience across the nonprofit, government, and IT sectors. At EDCUtah, Sara leads a team that produces marketing campaigns, events, and other strategic initiatives to drive new project acquisition and investor value. Sara loves gardening, reading, camping, cycling, and experiencing the arts.
sadelman@edcutah.org
Andy comes to EDCUtah from the print production industry. In his current role, Andy collaborates with his team to improve EDCUtah's digital marketing infrastructure and produce content that shares EDCUtah's vision and successes with clients and investors. Andy enjoys spending time with his family, playing sports, and being outdoors.
apham@edcutah.org
Justice is a marketing events specialist at EDCUtah, and she brings with her a passion for community and event management. Previously, Justice worked as an events director at Backyard Media, where she managed a variety of events from concerts and fundraisers to community festivals. Outside of work, you can find her skiing, mountain biking, or relaxing with a good book. She holds a bachelors degree in economics from Portland State University.
jrussell@edcutah.org
Prior to joining EDCUtah, Michael served in marketing roles for the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development, USTAR, and GE Capital. As a consultant, he supports EDCUtah's diverse marketing initiatives. In his spare time, he is a ski and hiking guide at Deer Valley Resort and a licensed Idaho whitewater river guide.
momalley@edcutah.orgEDCUtah’s Research team excels in primary and secondary research. We provide economic data and research to support communities in identifying their competitive advantages and help inform the site selection decisions of expanding companies.
After working as special projects lead at the Corporation of the Presiding Bishop, Michael came to EDCUtah to assist in the research department as research project manager. He was promoted to research manager in 2018 and now leads all EDCUtah research requests and projects. Father of two daughters and one son, Michael enjoys sports, reading, writing novels, board games, and exploring the outdoors. He also is lucky enough to enjoy dual citizenship after having been born in Madrid, Spain.
mstachitus@edcutah.org
As research analyst, Joseph specializes in analyzing economic and business data to inform companies seeking to relocate or expand in Utah. Joseph also provides his analytical expertise to enhance in-house research reports and publications. He has a background in economics as well as language and area studies. Outside of work he enjoys spending his time in Utah's mountains.
jwirthlin@edcutah.orgEDCUtah’s Board of Trustees and Board of Advisors consist of a powerful array of community leaders. With a roster including business executives, city mayors, county commissioners, educators, and top leaders in state and federal government, our Board provides EDCUtah with planning and direction to ensure the continued growth of Utah’s economy.
Tom Morgan
Chair of the Board
Zions Bank
Jason Hill
Private Sector Vice Chair
Rio Tinto
Dirk Burton
Public Sector Vice Chair
Mayor West Jordan
Judd Cook
Secretary
Enbridge Inc.
Dan Richards
Treasurer
SelectHealth
Jake Boyer
Boyer Company
Matt Hirst
CRS Consulting Engineers
Commissioner Larry Jensen
Carbon County
Mayor Garth Green
Cedar City
Ryan Meyer
Clyde Companies
Deneiva Knight
Comcast
Brennen Brown
D.A. Davidson
Commissioner Bob Stevenson
Davis County
Brie Davis
Delta Air Lines
Christy Alter
Goldman Sachs
Brad Holmes
Larry H. Miller
Jeff Palmer
Layton Construction
Mayor Ben Nadolski
Ogden City
Michael Ambre
Point of the Mountain Land Authority
J. Steven Price
Price Real Estate
Richard Garlish
Rocky Mountain Power
Mayor Erin Mendenhall
Salt Lake City
Mayor Jenny Wilson
Salt Lake County
President Taylor Randall
University of Utah
Nate Hutchinson
Utah City
Ben Hart
Utah Inland Port Authority
Beth Holbrook
Utah Transit Authority
Janice Co
WCF Insurance
Commissioner Gage Froerer
Weber County
Reed Laws
Your Employment Solutions
Keith Vorkink
Ex Officio
Brigham Young University
Ari Bruening
Ex Officio
Envision Utah
Mel Lavitt
Ex Officio
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity
Stephanie Frohman
Ex Officio
Janet Quinney Lawson Institute for Land, Water and Air
Derek Miller
Ex Officio
Salt Lake Chamber
President Greg Peterson
Ex Officio
Salt Lake Community College
Governor Spencer Cox
Ex Officio
State of Utah
James Jackson III
Ex Officio
Utah Black Chamber of Commerce
Abby Osborne
Ex Officio
Utah House of Representatives
Senator Stuart Adams
Ex Officio
Utah State Senate
Elizabeth Cantwell
Ex Officio
Utah State University
Jefferson Moss
Ex Officio
Utah System of Higher Education
Jonathan Freedman
Ex Officio
World Trade Center Utah
Jenny Prescott
All West Communications
Nathan Boyer
Boyer Company
Tricia Pilny
CCG
Greg Nelson
CRS Engineers
Chris Kirk
Colliers
Jennifer Somers
Comcast
Sam Elder
D.A. Davidson
Brad Simons
Enbridge Inc.
Ben Seastrand
Gardner Company
Alberto Garcia
Google Fiber
Nathan Goodrich
Helix Electric
David Stahl
Hillcrest Bank
Ron Mortimer
Horrocks Engineers
Katalin Henderson
JP Morgan Chase
Mike Sivulich
Jacobsen Construction
Jami Marsh
Jones Lang LaSalle
Bryan Hoenigman
KeyBank
Matthew Stapley
Land Reserve, Inc.
Trever Nicholl
Lincoln Property Company
Greg Nelson
Millstream Partners
Andrea Verkic
Morgan Stanley
Jeff Rossi
Newmark
Kathleen Weron
Ogletree Deakins
Preston Gardner
Okland Construction
Seth Garner
Procter & Gamble
Dane Hill
Property Reserve Inc.
Slade Opheikens
R&O Construction
Miguel Rovira
Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield of Utah
AJ Rounds
RevRoad
Geoff Green
Rio Tinto
Kersten Swinyard
Salt Lake County
Misti Wiliams Valente
Spherion
Scott Parson
Staker Parson Materials & Construction
Scott Robbins
Summit Sotheby’s International Realty
Matt Day
Sunrise Engineering
Mike Squires
UAMPS
Jacob Sharkey
US Bank
Jeffrey Thomas
Umpqua Bank
Taylor Woodbury
Woodbury Corporation
Chad Dilley
Zions Bank
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