West Valley City
Sam Johnson has a diverse work experience in various industries. In 2002, they worked as a Presidential Management Fellow and Project Manager at the U.S. Department of Energy, overseeing a $1 billion energy savings project. From 2005 to 2009, they served as the Chief Operating Officer at Sweetwater International, managing operations for offices in Utah and Pakistan, including a large-scale dairy and agriculture project. In 2009, they joined Gaiacor International as the Vice President of Investor Relations and Communications, responsible for managing internal and external communications and the company's image. Since 2013, Sam has been working at West Valley City as the Director of Strategic Communications, handling all media communications and inquiries.
Sam Johnson's education history includes a Master's degree in Management of Non Governmental Organizations, which was obtained from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) from 2001 to 2002. Prior to that, Sam attended the University of Utah from 1992 to 1998, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communication, General.
West Valley City
Economic development has continued to be a priority for West Valley City's leaders. Business parks like Lake Park Corporate Center, West Ridge Commerce Park, Decker Lake Business District and Metro Business Park include corporate headquarters, regional offices and world-wide distribution centers for companies like Verizon Wireless, Frito Lay, Backcountry.com, United Parcel Service (UPS) and Discover Card. Economic development activities in the heart of the city include a complete redevelopment of Valley Fair Mall, and an all-new transit oriented development, Fairbourne Station. West Valley City has long celebrated its cultural diversity. The 2010 Census Report estimated the size of the non-white community at almost 35 percent. Fulfilling the dream of former Mayor Gearld L. Wright, the city broke ground on the Utah Cultural Celebration Center in 2002, creating a space where cultures could come together to celebrate with one another. Since opening, the Utah Cultural Celebration Center has hosted hundreds of cultural events. Recreation opportunities abound in West Valley City. Two golf courses and more than 20 parks provide ample green space, while the 96,000 square foot Family Fitness Center and the Harman Senior Recreation Center provide recreation and fitness activities for all ages.