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Michael Mower

2459 E. Field Rose Drive, Holladay,UT

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in community outreach and government relations, notably as Senior Advisor for the Office of Utah Governor Spencer J. Cox. Proven expertise in organizational development and relationship management, driving strategic initiatives that enhance community engagement and foster collaboration across diverse stakeholders. Skilled in policy analysis and data analytics. Actively involved in numerous community organizations on both a professional and personal basis.


Currently am the longest serving Governor's Senior Staffer in the United States.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Advisor, Community Outreach

Office of Utah Governor Spencer J. Cox
01.2021 - Current

Oversee community outreach activities and local government relations with Utah's 255 cities and towns and 29 counties

Represent the Governor in front of numerous community, charitable, religious and politics groups across Utah. .

Direct constituent services and boards and commissions activities.

  • Developed strategic initiatives to enhance community engagement.
  • Represent the Governor on State Trust Lands Board
  • Represent the Governor on the new Museum of Utah Advisor Board
  • Represent the Governor and serve as Treasurer and on the Executive Committee of The Truth Initiative.
  • Represent the Governor on the USS Utah Commemoration Committee

Deputy Chief of Staff/State Planning Coordinator

Office of Utah Governors Jon Huntsman, Jr. & Gary Herbert
01.2005 - 01.2021

Served as official spokesperson for Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr.

Represented Governor Huntsman at numerous public event across Utah.

Helped oversee Cabinet agencies and relations with the Utah State Legislature.

Oversaw American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (AFFA) funds in Utah.

Represented the Governor on several boards and commissions.

Oversaw the State Regulatory Reform efforts

  • Oversaw the execution of key legislative initiatives, ensuring compliance with state regulations and guidelines.
  • Conducted regular staff evaluations, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Acted as a liaison between different departments, ensuring seamless collaboration on interdepartmental projects.

Education

J.D. -

University of Utah S. J. Quinney College of Law
Salt Lake City, UT
05-1993

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
12-1989

Skills

  • Organizational development
  • Relationship building and management
  • Data analytics
  • Policy analysis
  • Public speaking

Timeline

Senior Advisor, Community Outreach

Office of Utah Governor Spencer J. Cox
01.2021 - Current

Deputy Chief of Staff/State Planning Coordinator

Office of Utah Governors Jon Huntsman, Jr. & Gary Herbert
01.2005 - 01.2021

J.D. -

University of Utah S. J. Quinney College of Law

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

Brigham Young University
Michael Mower