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Ariane Gibson

Chief Financial Officer

Ariane Gibson, CPA, is the Chief Financial Officer at the Utah Inland Port Authority, where she is responsible for driving the organization’s financial strategy and operations while overseeing key areas, including information technology, procurement, human resources, and asset management.
 
Before joining the Port, Ariane served as Vice President of Financial Services at Utah Housing Corporation, where she managed financial operations supporting affordable housing initiatives across the state. She also worked as an Audit Manager at the Office of the Utah State Auditor, gaining valuable expertise in public sector financial audits and regulatory compliance.
 
Ariane is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA). She holds both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Accounting from the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. As an advocate for the accounting profession, Ariane has dedicated her time to volunteer roles with the Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants, currently serving as a Board Member.