Jon S. Pierpont has devoted nearly 35 years of his life to public service, and currently serves as Chief of Staff to Governor Spencer J. Cox. He has skillfully guided all operations statewide during his five years with the Cox-Henderson administration, including a seamless gubernatorial transition and a series of strategic department mergers. Pierpont’s contributions have shaped the formation and execution of the governor’s priorities, achieving countless legislative milestones and unprecedented funding for state employees.

Before joining the Governor’s Office, Pierpont was an integral part of Gov. Gary R. Herbert’s cabinet for eight years. As the executive director of Utah’s Department of Workforce Services, he capably managed a $1.8 billion annual budget, with the department responsible for executing sizable federal and state programs. Pierpont tackled critical state issues such as intergenerational poverty, homelessness, Operation Rio Grande, refugee services, and workforce preparation. 

As a proud alumnus of the University of Utah and son of the former Provo Police Captain George Pierpont, Jon is admired for his strategic and purpose-driven approach to public service. Pierpont has kept the spirit of public service alive in his family—his son, George, honors his grandfather’s legacy by serving with distinction as a member of the Utah Highway Patrol. Pierpont lives in Sandy, Utah with his wife Irina.