Kori Ann Edwards
Kori Ann Edwards
Chief Strategy Officer
Kori Ann Edwards is the Chief Strategy Officer for 47G Utah Aerospace & Defense. In this capacity, Kori Ann leads the organization’s strategic initiatives to accelerate the growth of Utah’s aerospace and defense ecosystem. She possesses over three decades of public and private-sector experience in economic development, strategic leadership, legislative strategy, program development and stakeholder engagement, specializing in the aerospace and defense ecosystem.
Most recently, Edwards served as the managing director of strategic initiatives for the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO) where she developed Utah’s economic vision for the 2034 Winter Olympics, oversaw Utah’s targeted industries and rural economic development, served as the legislative liaison, and launched forward-thinking programs such as the state’s telework and returnship programs.
Prior to her service at GOEO, Edwards worked as senior vice president and chief operating officer at Logistics Specialties, Inc. (LSI). During her 20-year tenure at LSI, Edwards instituted and managed the company’s economic development division, overseeing more than $40 million in revenue allocation. Edwards has served on numerous executive boards and committees across the state.
Kori Ann is married with three children. She holds a Bachelors of Science in Political Science from Utah State University.