Unified Economic Opportunity Commission
The Unified Economic Opportunity Commission develops, directs, and coordinates Utah’s statewide and regional economic development strategies. The commission informs policy decisions and builds consensus.
Gov. Spencer J. Cox chairs the commission. It includes senior leaders from Utah’s legislative and executive branches, education, local government, and subject matter experts.
The commission has several subcommittees and working groups specializing in various components of Utah’s economic development strategy. They are:
- Talent, Education, and Industry Alignment Board
- Subcommittee on Housing Affordability
- Subcommittee on Women in the Economy
- Working Group on Growth & Transportation
Working Group on Water, Energy, & Natural Resources
Working Group on Technology, Innovation,& Investment
Working Group on Government Efficiency
The following are essential requirements and objectives of the commission:
- Develop a 10-year statewide economic opportunity strategy
- Develop solutions and policies for the significant challenges facing the state
- Identify solutions for economic, infrastructure, and transportation growth
- Identify solutions for education, training, and workforce development
- Ensure the commission’s efforts are data-driven and evidence-based
Legislative Accomplishments
Unified Economic Opportunity Commission Members
Gov. Spencer J. Cox
Chair
Ryan Starks
Vice-Chair
Executive Director
Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity
Speaker Brad Wilson (or designee)
Utah House of Representatives
President J. Stuart Adams (or designee)
Utah State Senate
Mayor Dawn Ramsey
City of South Jordan
Commissioner Gage Froerer
Weber County
Carlos Braceras
Executive Director
Department of Transportation
Margaret Busse
Executive Director
Department of Commerce
Craig Buttars
Commissioner
Department of Agriculture and Food
Casey Cameron
Executive Director
Department of Workforce Services
Sophia DiCaro
Executive Director
Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget
Sydnee Dickson
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
David Damschen
President and CEO
Utah Housing Corporation
Joel Ferry
Executive Director
Department of Natural Resources
Dave Woolstenhulme
Commissioner of Higher Education
Non-Voting Members
Miles Hansen
CEO
World Trade Center Utah
Scott Cuthbertson
CEO
Economic Development Corporation of Utah
Ben Hart
Executive Director
Utah Inland Port Authority
Stephen Lisonbee
Gov. Cox’s Senior Advisor for Rural Affairs