October 3, 2022
The division I work in is..
Utah Division of Securities
I have worked at Commerce for…
I have worked at Commerce for about 18 months. Before coming to Commerce, I operated my own accounting practice called Spotlight Accounting, performing bookkeeping and forensic accounting services. I’ve also previously worked as a special projects auditor at the Office of the State Auditor in Utah, and as a forensic accountant calculating economic damages for intellectual property infringement.
At Commerce, my job is…
I am the Investigative Accountant for the Division of Securities. I investigate investment fraud, using financial records to provide evidence in actions taken against those violating securities laws in Utah.
The best thing about working for the Utah Department of Commerce is…
I love Commerce’s mission to strengthen trust in Utah’s commercial activities. We get to protect Utah consumers from thieves and scammers and enforce action against those who violate Utah’s laws.
I have professionally grown working in my division because…
I have professionally grown working in my division because while I previously did have experience with financial investigations, I didn’t know much about securities. I’m learning about the investment industry and deepening my understanding of the enforcement process.
During my workday I could not live without….
During my workday I could not live without at least two screens–three is better! Having multiple screens is absolutely necessary for me to do my work without going crazy.
Outside of the office I like to…
Outside of the office, I like to do community theatre. I have performed at CenterPoint Theatre in Centerville and Hopebox Theatre in Kaysville. I’m currently rehearsing for my 7th show, The Addams Family at Clearfield Community Arts Center.
My superpower is…
My superpower is that I have a great balance of optimism and skepticism. I always hope for the best, but I can’t plan on the best without ruling out the worst!
