Meet Our Team
So.Utah Executive Team
CEO
Todd Brightwell
Todd Brightwell serves as President and CEO of the Southern Utah Economic Alliance, where he is leading the organization’s expanded mission to strengthen regional competitiveness and economic vitality across Southern Utah.
In addition to his role at SUEA, Todd is co-founder and President of Advisors Consulting Services, where he continues to provide clients nationwide with strategic location advisory, site selection, and economic development consulting.
Earlier, as Chief Operating Officer of the Economic Development Corporation of Utah, he directed statewide corporate recruitment and expansion efforts. Under his leadership, Utah attracted major investments from companies such as Adobe, Goldman Sachs, Oracle, Boeing, and Procter & Gamble, resulting in more than 15,000 new jobs and the relocation of 11 corporate headquarters.
Marketing and Research
Nicholas Dall
Nicholas Dall leads Marketing and Research for the Southern Utah Economic Alliance, serving as the organization’s chief architect of data strategy and regional economic narrative across Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Kane, and Washington counties.
With more than a decade of specialized experience in economic intelligence, targeted marketing, branding, and digital platforms, Nick designs and delivers the proprietary insights that make Southern Utah irresistible to investors, talent, and site selectors. He personally designed and built soutah.org as the region’s premier digital front door and continues to evolve it as the single source of truth for economic opportunity.
A University of Utah graduate in Political Science and Economics, Nick founded Nicholas Dall Consulting prior to joining So.Utah full-time in this strategic capacity. His prior collaborations with the State of Washington, Colliers International, JetBlue, Utah County, and others honed the exact blend of analytical rigor, creative execution, and measurable results he now deploys daily to elevate Southern Utah’s competitive position.
When he’s not shaping the region’s economic future, Nick enjoys time with his family, restoring vintage cars, or chasing powder days in the mountains.
Operations
Nicole Black
Nicole is a seasoned professional with over 24 years of experience in real estate, customer service, and management. As the Operations Manager at So Utah Economic Alliance, she leverages her extensive background to drive organizational efficiency, ensure compliance with market demands and regulations, and foster economic growth in Southern Utah. Known for her creative problem-solving and high-level consulting skills, Nicole excels at developing innovative solutions to meet the needs of businesses, clients, and community stakeholders.
Previously, Nicole built a distinguished career in real estate, where she provided top-tier services and mentorship to professionals in the industry. Her business organization and structure expertise have consistently delivered results, enhancing service delivery for both public and private entities. Beyond her operational talents, Nicole has supported authors with manuscript editing and crafted impactful press releases, always taking pride in celebrating the achievements of her peers and partners.
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