Business Expansion and Relocation
EDCUtah's Business Development team offers a wide range of business retention, relocation, and expansion services for companies considering Utah. We aim to provide a one-stop shop for expanding businesses and site selection teams. EDCUtah's corporate expansion services are free to all clients.
Our Team
EDCUtah’s Business Development team can connect you to:
- Utah economic data
- Custom research requests
- Site visit coordination
- Incentives and financing options
- Referrals to private-sector service providers
- Resources to support your Utah operations
Click or tap a team member’s photo to access their contact information and industry specialties.
Erin Farr
Erin serves as Deputy Director and VP of Business Development at EDCUtah, providing operational oversight, strategic direction, and guiding corporate recruitment, expansion, and retention initiatives. Her leadership in helping companies expand within or relocate to Utah has catalyzed capital investment and added more than 18,000 jobs to the state’s economy. Prior to EDCUtah, she was a management consultant in Washington, D.C.
Michael Stachitus
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.
Jared Stewart
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.
Spencer Layton
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.
Justice Russell
Justice is a Business Development Manager at EDCUtah. She previously served as EDCUtah's Project & Events Manager and brought prior experience as an events director at Backyard Media. Outside of work, you can find her skiing, mountain biking, or relaxing with a good book. She holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Portland State University.
Preston Brightwell
Preston joins EDCUtah with experience in public policy, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management. His background in building partnerships and supporting strategic initiatives will strengthen EDCUtah's business recruitment and expansion efforts.
Resources
EDCUtah’s Site Ready Utah program addresses the needs of expansion projects for timely and precise data on larger properties across the state.
Like many of our partner organizations and clients, we believe that for Utah to achieve its full economic potential all aspiring Utahns need to feel welcomed, to belong, and to contribute at their highest level. Check out important statements such as the Utah Compact, as well as case studies on companies in Utah with robust Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs.
