Mission

Accelerate growth for Utah businesses through our global network, programs, and services.

We’re building a global marketplace.

WTC Utah was founded in 2006 to elevate Utah’s global status and international engagement. Our goal is to help Utah companies increase revenue and create jobs by expanding international sales, attracting foreign investment, and facilitating international partnerships.

1968

World Trade Centers Association is founded.
2006

WTC Utah is founded during Jon Huntsman’s governorship, with Jack Sunderlage serving as founding chair and Lew Cramer as president and CEO.
2007

WTC Utah organizes its first governor-led trade missions to Canada and India.
2009

WTC Utah welcomes Scott Anderson as board chair.
2012

The tower at 60 E South Temple is renamed World Trade Center at City Creek.
2014

Derek Miller joins WTC Utah as president and CEO.
2017

WTC Utah is named administrator of the SBA STEP Grant for Utah businesses.
2018

Miles Hansen joins WTC Utah as president and CEO.
2020

WTC Utah doubled its SBA STEP Grant award and helped more than 100 Utah businesses.
2021

WTC Utah welcomes three-time U.S. Ambassador Jon Huntsman as board chair. Huntsman founded WTC Utah while serving as governor of Utah in 2006.
2023

Jonathan Freedman joins WTC Utah as president and CEO.
2024

WTC Utah welcomes former U.S. Ambassador Jeff Flake as board chair.

Vision

Making Utah the crossroads of the world, one business at a time.

Dedicated to growing Utah businesses and helping them succeed globally, WTC Utah seeks to build long-term and valuable partnerships with the companies we help.

WTC Utah is a member of the World Trade Centers Association.

WTCA serves an international ecosystem of global connections, iconic properties, and integrated trade services under the umbrella of a prestigious brand. Learn more at WTCA.org.

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World Trade Centers around the globe.

Countries and regions represented through WTCA.

Awards

President's E Award 2021 granted by U.S. Department of Commerce

Best in Show Kallman Worldwide Award 2022 Air Show

Utah Business Magazine, CEO of the Year 2017, Derek Miller

Utah Business Magazine, Utah Innovation Award Nominee.

Utah Business Magazine, CEO of the Year 2022 Miles Hansen

Inspire InUtah Award for 100 Companies championing women

Our Team

Jonathan Freedman

Chief Executive Officer, President

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David Carlebach

Chief Operations Officer, Managing Director Business Services

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Jennifer Nakao

Chief Financial Officer, Managing Director Administration

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Tiffeny Yen-Louie

Chief Marketing Officer

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Rich Israelsen

Chief Revenue Officer

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Ben Kolendar

Chief of Staff

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Heather Garcia

Controller, Managing Director Administration

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Jared Anderson

Senior Director, Business Advisory

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Michelle Conley

Senior Director, Partner Relations

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Peter Given

Director, Investments, Services, and Business Advisory

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Jill Jackson

Director, Trade Missions
Anna Maidon

Director, Grants Administration and SME Engagement

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Matt Wunderli

Director, Business Development

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Natalie Pyne

Senior Manager, Communications

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Rayanne Riepl

Senior Manager, Events and Partnerships

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Mike Bartle

Coordinator, Marketing and Graphic Design

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Jenna Hodnett

Analyst, Business Advisory

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Jensen Lambert

Associate, International Programs and Office of the CEO

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Pavani Reddy

Analyst, Grants and Data Analytics

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Clay Smith

Associate, SME Engagement

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Maxwell Sueoka

Analyst, Finance and Administration

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Anna Wu

Analyst, Global Business Outreach

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Troy Keller

Advisor, International Trade and Commercial Policy

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Wayne Coleman

Administrator, Foreign Trade Zone

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