Kersten Swinyard
Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson has appointed Kersten Swinyard as the economic development director for the Salt Lake County Office of Regional Development. Swinyard has experience in leadership, expertise and commitment to advancing regional economic growth, most recently serving three years in the county’s Economic Development Division. As senior economic development manager, she evaluated development finance project proposals for alignment with policy goals, financing gaps, and real estate market integration. She managed performance tracking for over 80 active Tax Increment Financing projects and promoted policy and legislative advancements to strengthen the county’s role in the place-based investments. She also oversaw an Environmental Protection Agency-funded assessment grant and two revolving loan funds to support brownfields property remediation. Swinyard’s education includes earning a bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah.
