GOED Management Team
Q. Val Hale, Executive Director, Governor’s Office of Economic Development Val Hale is the executive director of the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), which promotes state growth in business, tourism and film. Hale was appointed to the position in 2014 by Gov. Gary R. Herbert. Before accepting the position as executive director, Hale served for two years as president and CEO of the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce. Prior to the chamber, Hale was vice president for university relations (2010-2012), vice president for advancement (2006-2010) and assistant vice president for external affairs (2005-2006) all at UVU, and he played a key role in transitioning Utah Valley State College into Utah Valley University. Before his career at UVU, Hale worked 22 years for the Brigham Young University (BYU) Athletic Department, ultimately serving as its director beginning in 1999. He received his bachelor’s degree in public relations in 1981 and a master’s degree in communications in 1987—both from BYU. A successful leader, Hale has made many cherished contributions to the Utah Valley area throughout his noteworthy career. Most recently, Hale has drawn from his many years of service to author “Living a Life That Matters: 7 Keys for Purposeful Living.” The book was released last year. Hale and his wife have three children and 12 grandchildren. Theresa A. Foxley, Deputy Director As deputy director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), Ms. Foxley helps develop the strategic direction of the office. She also oversees corporate recruitment and incentives, Utah’s international trade and diplomacy, the State Trade and Export Promotions program, and various other programs designed to help expand Utah’s economy. Prior to her appointment at GOED, Ms. Foxley was a business and finance attorney with the Salt Lake office of Ballard Spahr, a law firm with 14 offices nationwide, where she represented a diverse set of clients on corporate and financial matters including mergers and acquisitions. Ms. Foxley received her undergraduate degree from Utah State University and Juris Doctorate from the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah. Jill Flygare, Managing Director of Internal Operations Jill Flygare is the managing director of internal operations at GOED. Before joining GOED, Flygare was the finance director at the Utah Department of Heritage and Arts, where she supervised the financial team for the agency. Previously, she was a policy and budget analyst at the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget, where she worked closely with many state agencies on budget issues. Ms. Flygare is also affiliated with numerous
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Governor’s Office of Economic Development • 2016 Annual Report • www.business.utah.gov
