West Valley City
Samantha Carrell is a seasoned accounting professional with extensive experience in financial management and office administration. Currently serving as a Senior Accountant at West Valley City since August 2019, Samantha collaborates with the Chief Accountant on general ledger maintenance, account reconciliation, and the preparation of monthly financial statements in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. Prior roles include an Accountant at Spring Mobile/Simply Mac, where responsibilities involved daily cash journal entries and customer credit management, and a Benefits Specialist at Employer Solutions Group, focusing on deductions reconciliation. Samantha's career began in customer service as a Bank Teller at U.S. Bank and has included various office management and entry-level positions, demonstrating a strong foundation in finance and operational support. Samantha holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources Management/Organizational Leadership from Brandman University and an Associate of Science in Business Administration from San Joaquin Valley College-Hesperia.
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.