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Theresa Foxley

Theresa Foxley

Title: Chief of Staff

Company: rPlus Energies

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Educational Background

JD, University of Utah, 2008
BA, Political Science, Utah State University, 2004


Huntsman School Interactions:

National Advisory Board Member 2014 - 2023
Entrepreneur Leadership Series Speaker - April 3, 2019
Huntsman Venture Forum - March 23, 2018
Professional Achievement Award Recipient - November 30, 2017
Leadership Forum Series Speaker - October 27, 2017

Biography

A Utah native, Theresa is passionate about developing diversified, dispatchable, affordable renewable energy. She was named Chief of Staff for rPlus Energies in February 2023. 

Prior to joining rPlus, Theresa served for six years as EDCUtah’s President and CEO. In this role, she helped usher in a new era, focused on internal team culture, driving stakeholder value, and economic development preparedness.

A recovering attorney and self-described “deal junkie,” Theresa enjoyed being part of Team Utah’s efforts to attract dozens of companies on expansion and relocation projects representing various industries throughout the state, including Goldman Sachs, Vista Outdoors, Stadler Rail, and Facebook. 

Other previous roles include serving as Deputy Director in the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development, and representing a diverse set of clients in private legal practice on a multitude of general corporate and financial matters.

Theresa lives in Salt Lake City with her husband and son. They love spending time outdoors together with their Bernese mountain dog.

Videos:

Virtual Alumni Panel: How COVID-19 is Affecting Industry


Huntsman Venture Forum: Entrepreneurial Success in Utah


Entrepreneur Leadership Series: Shark Tank Night


Leadership Forum: Theresa Foxley, Economic Development Corporation of Utah