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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. Our vision is to create a prosperous and resilient economy for generations of aspiring Utahns.
EDCUtah is a statewide economic development organization (EDO) specializing in corporate recruitment, economic research, site selector marketing, and community development. A partner of the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity for corporate recruitment, EDCUtah is supported by state government, local governments, and organizations from the private sector.
Learn more about open positions at EDCUtah.
EDCUtah is committed to providing a safe and respectful workplace where diversity, inclusion, and equality 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.
Our people and our work are guided by five core principles:
We care about the communities and clients we serve, and we believe in the impact we deliver.
We operate transparently and as responsible stewards of our investors’ resources.
We strive to become 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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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
Robert brings a broad range of leadership experience in non-profit management, community partnership building, and fundraising, most recently serving as chief operating officer at NeighborWorks Salt Lake (NWSL). In this role, he contributed to the growth of services and impact of the organization. Most recently, Rob spearheaded both the first merger in NWSL’s 45-year history and the establishment of the NeighborWorks Community Land Trust. He previously worked for the U.S. House of Representatives for Congressman Jim Matheson. In his spare time, Rob enjoys acting, creating music, and collecting new hobbies. He also enjoys spending time with his wife, their teenager, and their geriatric Jack Russell terrier, Maulie.
Bachelor's in political science, minor in visual art, Weber State University
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
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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.
Tara Thue,
AT&T
Rob Moore,
Big-D Construction
Matt Hirst,
CRS Consulting Engineers
Commissioner
Larry Jensen,
Carbon County
Ryan Meyer,
Clyde Companies
Commissioner
Bob Stevenson,
Davis County
Steven Ridge,
Dominion Energy
Mayor
Troy Walker,
Draper City
Ari Bruening,
Envision Utah
Christian Gardner,
Gardner Company
Christy Alter,
Goldman Sachs
Carine Clark,
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity
Daniel Hemmert,
Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity
Steve Starks,
Larry H. Miller Group of Companies
Gary Coker,
Newmark
Mayor
Mike Caldwell,
Ogden City
Alan Matheson,
Point of the Mountain Land Authority
Steve Price,
Price Real Estate
Gary Hoogeveen,
Rocky Mountain Power
Mayor
Erin Mendenhall,
Salt Lake City
President
Deneece Huftalin,
Salt Lake Community College
Mayor
Jenny Wilson,
Salt Lake County
Bryan Nielsen,
SelectHealth
Mayor
Dawn Ramsey,
South Jordan City
Mayor
Debbie Winn,
Tooele City
President
Taylor Randall
University of Utah
James Jackson III,
Utah Black Chamber of Commerce
Abby Osborne,
Utah House of Representatives
Ben Hart,
Utah Inland Port Authority
Senator
Stuart Adams
Utah State Senate
President
Noelle Cockett,
Utah State University
David Woolstenhulme,
Utah System of Higher Education
Janice Co,
WCF Insurance
Commissioner
Gage Froerer,
Weber County
Mayor
Dirk Burton,
West Jordan City
Miles Hansen,
World Trade Center Utah
Tom Morgan,
Zions Bank
Jenny Prescott,
All West Communications
Mark Gaylord,
Ballard Spahr
Chris Christiansen,
Bank of America
Brad Dunn,
Barr Engineering
Commissioner
Mike Dalton,
Beaver County
Commissioner
Stan Summers,
Box Elder County
Nate Boyer,
Boyer Company
Paul Larsen,
Brigham City
Mike Roberts,
Brigham Young University
Nadia Letey,
CBRE
Tricia Pilny,
CCG
Greg Nelson,
CRS Engineers
Randi Burton,
Cache Valley Electric
Commissioner
Casey Hopes,
Carbon County
Mayor
Garth Green,
Cedar City
Chris Kirk,
Colliers
Lance Bullen,
Colmena
Jennifer Somers,
Comcast
Brennan Brown,
D.A. Davidson
Mayor
Tom Westmoreland,
Eagle Mountain City
Donavon Minnis,
Engage Contracting
Mayor
John Scott,
Ephraim City
Mayor Brett Anderson,
Farmington City
Ben Seastrand,
Gardner Company
Silvia Castro,
Google Fiber
County Council
Mary McGann,
Grand County
Mayor
Lorin Palmer,
Herriman City
David Stahl,
Hillcrest Bank
Ron Mortimer,
Horrocks Engineers
Ibi Guevara,
Hunt Electric
Chris Gamvroulas,
Ivory Homes
Tim Heinz,
JP Morgan Chase
Gary Ellis,
Jacobsen Construction
Council Member
Dirk Clayson,
Kane County
Mayor
Katie Witt,
Kaysville
Juliette Tennert,
Kem. C Gardner Policy Institute
Jace Johnson,
KeyBank
Mayor
Joy Petro,
Layton City
Jeff Palmer,
Layton Companies
Dan Berg,
Lumen
Betsy Voter,
Michael Best
Sina Sharifan,
Midwest D-Vision Solutions/ Commercial Interiors
Greg Nelson,
Millstream Partners
Andrea Verkic,
Morgan Stanley
Josh Caldwell,
Mortenson
Brandon Cooper,
Ogden City
Kathleen Weron,
Ogletree Deakins
Mayor
Mayor Bill Wright,
Payson City
Mayor
Leonard Call,
Pleasant View City
Scott Cuthbertson,
Point of the Mountain Land Authority
Jill Perelson,
Prince Perelson and Associates
Joe Tomon,
Procter & Gamble
Dane Hill,
Property Reserve Inc.
Slade Opheikens,
R&O Construction
Jim Swayze,
Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield of Utah
Geoff Green,
Rio Tinto
Derek Miller,
Salt Lake Chamber
Rick Bouillon,
Salt Lake Community College
Jevon Gibb,
Salt Lake County
Mayor
Monica Zoltanski,
Sandy City
Mayor
Jim Miller,
Saratoga Springs City
Malcom Nash,
Sevier County
Mike Mendenhall,
Spanish Fork City
Scott Parson,
Staker Parson Materials & Construction
Governor
Spencer Cox,
State of Utah
Matt Stapley,
Suburban Land Reserve
Jeffery Jones,
Summit County
Scott Robbins,
Summit Sotheby’s International Realty
Matt Day,
Sunrise Engineering
Mayor
Mike Gailey,
Syracuse City
Mayor
Kristie Overson,
Taylorsville City
Michael Squires,
UAMPS
Amber Gracanin,
US Bank
Roger Timmerman,
UTOPIA
Patti Ross,
University of Utah
Aaron Starks,
Utah Aerospace & Defense Association
Carlos Braceras,
Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT)
Devin Wiser,
Utah State University
Beth Holbrook,
Utah Transit Authority
Val Peterson,
Utah Valley University
Kaitlin Eskelson,
Visit Salt Lake
Rhet Wadsworth,
Wadsworth Development
Councilman
Steve Farrell,
Wasatch County
Mayor
Mark Allen,
Washington Terrace
President
Brad Mortensen,
Weber State University
Dax Jacobsen,
Westminster College
Taylor Woodbury,
Woodbury Corporation
Chad Dilley,
Zions Bank
