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Who We Are

A private, non-profit organization founded in 1987, the Economic Development Corporation of Utah (EDCUtah) catalyzes capital investment and strategic economic opportunities to create quality jobs in Utah. Our vision is to create a prosperous and resilient economy for generations of aspiring Utahns.

For nearly 40 years, EDCUtah has provided businesses with the resources they need to relocate or expand their business operations in Utah. We specialize in corporate recruitment, economic research, community strategy, and site selector marketing. EDCUtah is Utah’s only statewide economic development organization supported by both public and private sector organizations.

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Reports

Awards, KPIs, and wins.

Our People and Our Work are Guided by 5 Core Values

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.

Impact

We are passionate about delivering high-quality services and transformative value to our clients, investors, and Utah communities.

Transparency

We strive to communicate clearly and honestly and operate as responsible stewards of our investors’ resources.

Curiosity

We are credible subject matter experts who are curious, data-driven, and always learning.​

Inclusivity

We value different experiences, ideas, and backgrounds and create opportunities for employees’ development.

Connection

We cultivate a trusted network of partner relationships inside and outside of the state to drive economic prosperity for Utah.

Our Team

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Executive

Scott Cuthbertson

Scott Cuthbertson

President
Jill Kirsling

Jill Kirsling

Head of Finance
Erika Dean

Erika Dean

Executive Assistant & Office Manager
Val Hale

Val Hale

Community Ambassador Consultant
Bre Yamauchi

Bre Yamauchi

Director of Operations

Business Development

Erin Farr

Erin Farr

Vice President of Business Development
Jared Stewart

Jared Stewart

Senior Business Development Manager
Rex Buys

Rex Buys

Business Development Manager
Spencer Layton

Spencer Layton

Business Development Analyst

Investor Engagement

Greg Bisping

Greg Bisping

Vice President of Community Strategy
Greta Hepworth

Greta Hepworth

Investor Engagement Manager
Jaime Hernandez

Jaime Hernandez

Community Insights Manager

Marketing

Sara Adelman

Sara Adelman

Vice President of Marketing
Andy Pham

Andy Pham

Marketing Production Specialist
Justice Russell

Justice Russell

Marketing Events Specialist
Michael O'Malley

Michael O'Malley

Marketing Consultant

Research

Michael Stachitus

Michael Stachitus

Director of Research
Joseph Wirthlin

Joseph Wirthlin

Research Analyst

Our Board

Board of Trustees

EDCUtah’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.

Officers

Judd Cook

Chair of the Board

Enbridge Inc.

Tom Morgan

Private Sector Vice Chair

Zions Bank

Commissioner Brandon Gordon

Public Sector Vice Chair

Utah County

Richard Garlish

Secretary

Rocky Mountain Power

Board Members

Matt Hirst

CRS Consulting Engineers

Commissioner Larry Jensen

Carbon County

Ryan Meyer

Clyde Companies

Brennen Brown

D.A. Davidson

Commissioner Bob Stevenson

Davis County

Brie Davis

Delta Air Lines

Christy Alter

Goldman Sachs

Carine Clark

Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity

Lloyd Allen

Larry H. Miller Company

Mayor Mike Caldwell

Ogden City

Alan Matheson

Point of the Mountain Land Authority

J. Steven Price

Price Real Estate

Jason Hill

Rio Tinto

Thom Carter

Rocky Mountain Power

Mayor Erin Mendenhall

Salt Lake City

Mayor Jenny Wilson

Salt Lake County

Dan Richards

SelectHealth

President Taylor Randall

University of Utah

Jason Perry

University of Utah

Ben Hart

Utah Inland Port Authority

Beth Holbrook

Utah Transit Authority

Janice Co

WCF Insurance

Commissioner Gage Froerer

Weber County

Mayor Dirk Burton

West Jordan City

Reed Laws

Your Employment Solutions

Ex Officio Members

Keith Vorkink

Ex Officio

Brigham Young University

Ari Bruening

Ex Officio

Envision Utah

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

Board of Advisors

Jenny Prescott

All West Communications

Chris Christiansen

Bank of America

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

John Cowan

Hensel Phelps

David Stahl

Hillcrest Bank

Ron Mortimer

Horrocks Engineers

Christopher Gamvroulas

Ivory Homes

Katalin Henderson

JP Morgan Chase

Mike Sivulich

Jacobsen Construction

Jami Marsh

Jones Lang LaSalle

Bryan Hoenigman

KeyBank

Matthew Stapley

Land Reserve, Inc.

Jeff Palmer

Layton Construction

Trever Nicholl

Lincoln Property Company

Greg Nelson

Millstream Partners

Andrea Verkic

Morgan Stanley

Jeff Rossi

Newmark

Kathleen Weron

Ogletree Deakins

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

Thomas Carter

Rocky Mountain Power

Kersten Swinyard

Salt Lake County

Daniel Thomas

St. John Properties

Scott Parson

Staker Parson Materials & Construction

Scott Robbins

Summit Sotheby’s International Realty

Matt Day

Sunrise Engineering

Mike Squires

UAMPS

Jeffrey Thomas

Umpqua Bank

Taylor Woodbury

Woodbury Corporation

Chad Dilley

Zions Bank