Tax Commission names two deputy executive directors

Executive Director Deanna Herring announced during the Feb. 27 meeting that Jason Gardner and Mike Lee each accepted positions as Deputy Executive Director of the Utah State Tax Commission. The announcement follows recognition of Gardner's work during the legislative session earlier in the meeting.

Herring told the Commission that both staff members "accepted a position as Deputy Executive Director of the Tax Commission"; the minutes record the announcement but do not provide details about job responsibilities, start dates, or changes to reporting structure. Jason Gardner is listed in the minutes as Director of Policy and Affairs and as participating via Zoom; Mike Lee is listed as Deputy Executive Director (pre-existing role listed in participants) and as in-person staff.

The minutes do not show additional discussion or a formal vote on the appointments; the record treats the items as Executive Director announcements.