Meet the Team Supporting Business Expansions in Utah

Interest in Utah’s business environment is high! In August, the EDCUtah Business Development (BD) team took in 22 new corporate expansion and relocation projects. For context, the BD team’s monthly average typically falls between nine and 11 new projects.

When it comes to corporate expansion and relocation services, expanding businesses have an asset in EDCUtah’s BD team. Our experienced team works with companies that want to hire Utahns and invest in Utah communities, and we can support site selection projects from beginning to end.

Read on to learn more about EDCUtah’s Business Development team.

Erin Farr, Vice President of Business Development

With more than 10 years of experience in economic development, Erin Farr oversees all business recruitment projects and manages a team dedicated to catalyzing capital investment and creating quality jobs in Utah. She drives strategic initiatives, secures new business opportunities, and maintains strong client relationships. Erin has been instrumental in helping companies expand within or to Utah, supporting projects that have added more than 18,000 jobs to the economy. Prior to EDCUtah, she worked as a management consultant in Washington, D.C., where she also earned her Master of Public Administration from the George Washington University. In her free time, Erin enjoys wakesurfing, pickleball, hiking, painting, and playing with her five-pound maltipoo, Franky.

Contact Erin at [email protected] or 801-323-4243.

Jared Stewart, Senior Business Development Manager

Jared Stewart oversees recruitment and expansion efforts across the energy, data center, and manufacturing sectors. Before joining EDCUtah, Jared worked as Tooele City’s economic development director and as an urban planner for Salt Lake County. He has a bachelor's degree from the University of Utah and a master's from the University of Southern California, both in urban planning. Outside of work, Jared enjoys cycling, skiing, rock climbing, and reading. He volunteers on the Salt Lake City Historic Landmark Commission and admires architecture.

Contact Jared at [email protected] or 801-834-3858.

Rex Buys, Business Development Manager

Rex Buys oversees life science and healthcare projects for EDCUtah. Prior to EDCUtah, he successfully created and exited his own business and worked in commercial real estate development. While at Brigham Young University, Rex was part of the Marriott School Student Council, Real Estate Association, and Ballard Center Social Venture Academy. He is currently pursuing a Master of Real Estate Development (MRED) degree at the University of Utah. Rex loves classic rock and exploring Utah's natural scenery through rock climbing, canyoneering, and camping.

Contact Rex at [email protected] or 916-778-9232.

Spencer Layton, Business Development Analyst

Spencer Layton manages corporate recruitment and expansion projects in the aerospace and defense and manufacturing industries. Prior to joining the business development team, Spencer worked in the financial services industry. Spencer graduated from Ensign College with a bachelor's degree 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.

Contact Spencer at [email protected] or 385-522-3085.

We’re Ready to Support Your Project

Not sure who to contact first? Reach out to Erin Farr or email [email protected] , and we’ll connect you to the right person for the job.