Appointments
Jason P. Perry, Executive Director, Governor's Office of Economic Development
In March 2006, Governor Jon Huntsman, Jr. asked Jason P. Perry to join his Cabinet as Executive Director of the Governor's Office of Economic Development. With a staff of 70, Jason oversees economic development in the state of Utah, the Office of Tourism and the Utah Film Commission.
Prior to GOED, Jason was Deputy Director of the Utah Department of Commerce. He administered human resources functions for the 250-person department as well as recommendations, reports, and proposals before the Utah State Legislature. As Deputy Director, he also served as Enterprise Project Manager of the development of the Utah OneStop Business Registration. During several transition periods at the Department of Commerce, Jason served as acting director for the department as well as the acting director for the Division of Securities, and the Division of Real Estate.
As a graduate of the University of Utah, College of Law with a Juris Doctor Degree and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Brigham Young University, Jason began his professional career as an Assistant Attorney General for the state of Utah and was also a Special Assistant United States Attorney.
While with the Utah Attorney General's Office Jason prosecuted all state cases, as well as many Federal cases, for the Utah Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. In August 2002, Jason was invited to Washington, D.C. and presented with the FBI Director's Award for Distinguished Service to the Law Enforcement Community for his success in the area of prosecution of Internet crimes against children.
Jason enjoys coaching his son's soccer team and outdoor recreation, especially fly fishing in Sanpete County, Utah. He and his wife, Mary Catherine, make their home in Salt Lake City, along with their three children.
