Jefferson Moss was appointed by Governor Spencer Cox in May 2025 to serve as the Executive Director of Utah’s Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity.

Moss was previously the Associate Commissioner of Innovation, Commercialization and Economic Development at the Utah System of Higher Education and Managing Director of the Utah Innovation Fund. In this capacity, he led USHE’s involvement in the major economic development efforts and was responsible for overseeing the strategic initiatives and day-to-day operations at the Innovation District at The Point and coordinating innovation efforts throughout Utah. Moss also served as AVP of central advancement at UVU and the COO for the UVU Foundation. In these positions, he launched the UVU Wolverine Fund, a student-run venture capital fund, and the Excellence and Innovation Initiative. Prior to UVU, Moss served as a wealth strategist at Key Bank and Credit Suisse and launched several successful businesses. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Master of Business Administration from Brigham Young University. He also served in the Utah House of Representatives as well as on the Utah State Board of Education and the Saratoga Springs City Council and Planning Commission.