We are thrilled to invite you to our 31st Annual Distinguished Utahn Gala!

Event Details:

Date: May 16th (Thursday)

Time: 6pm - 8:30pm

Venue: Little America Hotel, Salt Lake City

About Derek Miller

Derek Miller is the president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber and Downtown Alliance. The Chamber is the state’s largest and longest serving business association that “Stands as the voice of business.” In this role, Derek leads the business community in advocating and leading Utah’s continued economic prosperity.

Previously, Derek served as the president and CEO of the World Trade Center Utah, helping to “Promote international business across the state.” He also served as Chief of Staff for Governor Herbert and as Managing Director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development for Governor Huntsman.

Recognizing his leadership, Governor Herbert lauded Derek as, “an architect of economic opportunity and innovation,” and “instrumental in transforming Utah into one of the most competitive and fastest growing economies in the country.”

Derek began his career in Washington, D.C. as a management consultant with Arthur Andersen and as legal counsel for the U.S. House of Representatives.

He is a graduate of the J. Reuben Clark Law School and holds a Master of Public Administration from the Romney Institute of Public Management at Brigham Young University.