The Utah Inland Port Authority team

The UIPA team consists of collaborative and driven individuals with a proven track record of success, having navigated the challenges and complexities of their field of expertise.

Their vision have been instrumental in driving our organization's growth and success, and we are proud to have them at the helm.

Meet Our UIPA Staff

Executive Team

Ben Hart headshot

Executive Director

Ariane Gibson headshot

Deputy Director & Chief Financial Officer

Amy Brown Coffin headshot

Chief Risk & Compliance Officer

Larry Shepherd headshot

Board Secretary & Executive Admin

Allen Evans headshot

Executive Vice President of Logistics

Scott Wolford headshot

Vice President, 
Project Area Development

Kaitlin Felsted headshot

Marketing Communications Director

Outreach & Development

Outreach & Development leads logistics strategy, business recruitment, and project development—advancing UIPA’s mission to grow Utah’s economy through connected, sustainable infrastructure.

Allen Evans headshot

Executive Vice President of Logistics

Allen Evans headshot

Director of Air Freight Strategy & Development

Scott Wolford headshot

Vice President, 
Project Area Development

Stephen Smith headshot

Associate Vice President, 
Regional Project Area Development

Danny Stewart headshot

Associate Vice President, 
Regional Project Area Development

Stephanie Pack headshot

Associate Vice President, 
Regional Project Area Development

Jenna Draper headshot

Associate Vice President
Regional Project Area Development

Lynne Mayer headshot

Associate Vice President
Statewide Project Area Development

Mark Nord

Director, Real Estate Development

Lindsay Pedersen Headshot

Project Area Development Specialist

Finance/HR

Operations manages finance, HR, and administrative services to ensure smooth day-to-day functions, fiscal responsibility, and organizational support across UIPA.

Ariane Gibson headshot

Chief Financial Officer

Amy headshot

Financial Manager

Diana Gardner headshot

Receptionist

Carol Watson headshot

Receptionist

Compliance

Amy Brown Coffin headshot

Chief Risk & Compliance Officer

Mona Smith headshot

Environmental & Sustainability Director

Michelle

Emissions Inventory Analyst
(Clean Ports)

Nadine

Contracts Manager

Marketing Communications

Kaitlin Felsted headshot

Marketing Communications Director

Nick Headshot

Marketing Communications Specialist

Caroline

Community Engagement Manager
(Clean Ports)