A Utah native, Theresa is passionate about promoting the Beehive State. She has served as EDCUtah’s President and CEO since 2017. During her tenure at EDCUtah, Theresa has focused on internal team culture, driving stakeholder value, and economic development preparedness. A recovering attorney who enjoys putting deals together, Theresa has relished in being part of Team Utah’s efforts to attract dozens of companies on expansion and relocation projects representing various industries throughout the state, including Goldman Sachs, Stadler Rail, and Facebook. Prior to joining EDCUtah Theresa was a senior leader at the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development. Earlier in her career, Theresa represented a diverse set of clients in private legal practice on a multitude of general corporate and financial matters. Theresa lives in Salt Lake City with her husband and two children. They love spending time outdoors together with their Bernese mountain dog.

JD University of Utah / BA Political Economy, Utah State University

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.

MBA Westminster / BS Accounting, University of Utah

Prior to joining EDCUtah, Stephanie’s career included experience as a medical device engineer and a software account manager, as well as a year of Americorps service with the Utah Food Bank. Stephanie is an avid skier and hiker with a passion for travel. In 2018, she took a leave of absence from EDCUtah to backpack around the world with her husband and two young daughters.

BS Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan

Erika comes to EDCUtah with 15 years of office management and executive assistant experience. She has a background in managing diverse office environments from an industrial equipment manufacturer to a financial services firm. Erika is thrilled to join EDCUtah and be a part of this dynamic team with such an important mandate. She studied ballet, history, and architectural preservation at the University of Utah. She hikes, sails, trail runs, and enjoys spending time with her husband, four children, and rescued cat and dog. Her newest endeavor is learning to skate ski.

Colby came to EDCUtah in 2015 after working at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity as lead fellow and graduating with a B.A. in History from the University of Utah. As a business development manager, Colby oversaw the aerospace & defense and outdoor products industries, working with companies like Black Diamond and Northrop Grumman on significant expansions in Utah. In his subsequent role as director of global strategy & outreach, Colby spent nearly three years on the road, executing the state’s lead generation program. In his current role as vice president of business development, Colby oversees a team that manages 140-150 active projects at any given time, showcasing the value proposition of investment in Utah. He enjoys the opportunities to work with people from all over the world, to be involved in the consequential decision-making that will impact the state for generations to come, and to learn from incredible resources within the organization and stakeholders in the community.

BA History, University of Utah

As Senior Business Development Manager for EDCUtah, Erin manages corporate recruitment and expansion projects and industry initiatives primarily in the financial services and technology industries in addition to a mix of manufacturing/distribution projects. Erin has been instrumental in helping several fintech, tech, and financial services companies expand within or establish new operations in Utah, adding more than 18,000 jobs to the economy. Prior to EDCUtah, she worked for a local investment advisory firm and before that, in Washington, D.C. as a management consultant to the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security and Transportation, and for the U.S. Senate. Erin holds a master’s degree in Public Administration (MPA) from The George Washington University and a BS from Brigham Young University.

MS Public Administration, The George Washington University / BS Family Public Policy & Business Management Minor, Brigham Young University

Katherine Morrell-Moser manages corporate expansion and recruitment projects in the energy, data center, heavy industrial, and agriculture industries. Previous to joining the business development team, Katherine developed and ran Site Ready Utah – a statewide land certification program – and supported the economic development goals of Utah communities through EDCUtah's community strategy program. With undergraduate and graduate degrees in urban planning, Katherine enjoys working with both public and private sector partners on projects and initiatives that shape Utah’s future.

MS City and Metropolitan Planning, University of Utah / BS Geography, Urban Planning Emphasis, Brigham Young University

Stephanie Pack manages corporate recruitment, retention, and expansion projects within the manufacturing and industrial production industry. She leads industry initiatives within Energy and Outdoor Products throughout Utah and has developed a professional emphasis in water and utility infrastructure. Stephanie is proud to support the largest and fastest-growing segment of Utah’s economy by providing manufacturers with resources to help them hire quality talent and produce anything from food to technical outdoor equipment. Stephanie came to EDCUtah from Silicon Slopes and kicked off her career with Qualtrics. Alongside work, Stephanie is a fierce advocate for professional development for women, outdoor recreation, and sustainability. She is constantly looking for ways to learn about and promote these causes through her skills in writing, speaking, music and art.

BA Political Science, BA Spanish, Utah State University

Elvon is a Utah native who graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in Political Science and minor in Business Management. While at school his emphasis was in Global Development and after working in local government at Orem, UT and state government in Oregon has found a passion for developing state and local communities. Elvon is a Jazz fan and loves the mountains and national parks that make outdoor recreation the best here in Utah. He enjoys art, trivia games, keeping up to date on economic news, and traveling.

BA Political Science. Minor Business Management, Brigham Young University

In his internship, Gerritt is supporting the executive team and the Center for Economic Opportunity & Belonging. He is studying Economics and Political Science at the University of Utah. Before university, he spent two years in Taiwan, learning Chinese and serving the people there. Prior to his time at EDCUtah, he spent a semester as a writing and research intern at the World Trade Association of Utah. In his free time, Gerritt enjoys spending time with his wife, cooking, and going to Jazz and Ute games.

University of Utah, Economics and Political Science

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. He loves being a part of helping show how great Utah is and what the state has to offer and experiencing the diverse Utah economy. 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.

BS Business Management, BYU Idaho / MS Management and Leadership, Western Governors University

Olivia holds a degree in Economics and a minor in Mathematics from Westminster College, where she also competed as DII soccer player. A native of Utah, Olivia likes rock climbing, skiing, and mountain biking.

BA in Economics, Westminster College

From 2014 to 2021, Xiao served as director of the Mayor’s Office for New Americans at Salt Lake County. She is a Fellow with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s Community Leadership Network. Among a host of other volunteer activities, she serves as co-chair of the Multicultural Advisory Committee of Utah’s Covid-19 Response.

BS Political Science, University of Utah / Masters Art in Community Leadership, Westminster College

Bailey works for the Center of Economic Opportunity & Belonging as a Special Events Coordinator. She recently graduated from Westminster College where she studied History with an emphasis on social movements and revolutions. Bailey is really passionate about bringing visibility to the LGBTQ+ and Latinx communities as she is a part of these communities herself. In her spare time, Bailey is out hiking with her dogs or at home reading.

BA, History, Westminster College