Utah / Department of Commerce

Agency file

Department of Commerce

Source file: Transparent Utah — State Government Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Department of Commerce regulates industry and protects consumers — licensing, oversight, and enforcement of standards.

In 2019, this agency had 497 employees with median total compensation of $31,947; the highest distinct record was $202,569.

Year: 2019
Employees: 497
Median total: $31,947
Highest record: $202,569

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$4$149,248+

How 2019 total compensation is spread across the 497 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($31,947) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $26,931 (62%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $94 (0%)
Benefits — $16,300 (38%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$130

$293

$31,947

$76,586

$107,937

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $107,937 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $130. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Board/Commission Member

171 · $228

Office Specialist I

43 · $55,786

Office Specialist II

38 · $66,181

Investigator II, Non Post

37 · $80,911

Board/Commission Member

23 · $228

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 16

Van Neilson

Board/Commission Member/Department of Commerce

2019 total comp

$65

Sub-department: Commerce General Regulation Administration
Base pay: $60
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5
Total compensation: $65

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Van Neilson holds the role of Board/Commission Member at Department of Commerce within Commerce General Regulation Administration. In 2019, their total compensation was $65.

Karen Paglio

Board/Commission Member/Department of Commerce

2019 total comp

$65

Sub-department: Commerce General Regulation Administration
Base pay: $60
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5
Total compensation: $65

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Karen Paglio holds the role of Board/Commission Member at Department of Commerce within Commerce General Regulation Administration. In 2019, their total compensation was $65.

Julie Powelson

Board/Commission Member/Department of Commerce

2019 total comp

$65

Sub-department: Commerce General Regulation Administration
Base pay: $60
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5
Total compensation: $65

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Julie Powelson holds the role of Board/Commission Member at Department of Commerce within Commerce General Regulation Administration. In 2019, their total compensation was $65.

Jason Pozzuoli

Board/Commission Member/Department of Commerce

2019 total comp

$65

Sub-department: Commerce General Regulation Administration
Base pay: $60
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5
Total compensation: $65

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At Department of Commerce, Jason Pozzuoli serves as a Board/Commission Member within Commerce General Regulation Administration. Their 2019 pay totaled $65.

Jessica Shields

Board/Commission Member/Department of Commerce

2019 total comp

$65

Sub-department: Commerce General Regulation Administration
Base pay: $60
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5
Total compensation: $65

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Jessica Shields works as a Board/Commission Member for Department of Commerce within Commerce General Regulation Administration. Jessica earned $65 in 2019.

David Simon

Board/Commission Member/Department of Commerce

2019 total comp

$65

Sub-department: Commerce General Regulation Administration
Base pay: $60
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5
Total compensation: $65

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David Simon works as a Board/Commission Member for Department of Commerce within Commerce General Regulation Administration. David earned $65 in 2019.

Kelly Spensko

Board/Commission Member/Department of Commerce

2019 total comp

$65

Sub-department: Commerce General Regulation Administration
Base pay: $60
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5
Total compensation: $65

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Kelly Spensko holds the role of Board/Commission Member at Department of Commerce within Commerce General Regulation Administration. In 2019, their total compensation was $65.

Joseph Szurgyi

Board/Commission Member/Department of Commerce

2019 total comp

$65

Sub-department: Commerce General Regulation Administration
Base pay: $60
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5
Total compensation: $65

Source-specific fields

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At Department of Commerce, Joseph Szurgyi serves as a Board/Commission Member within Commerce General Regulation Administration. Their 2019 pay totaled $65.

Trinette Thompson

Board/Commission Member/Department of Commerce

2019 total comp

$65

Sub-department: Commerce General Regulation Administration
Base pay: $60
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5
Total compensation: $65

Source-specific fields

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Trinette Thompson is a Board/Commission Member at Department of Commerce within Commerce General Regulation Administration. 2019 total compensation came to $65.

Tara Tulley

Board/Commission Member/Department of Commerce

2019 total comp

$65

Sub-department: Commerce General Regulation Administration
Base pay: $60
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5
Total compensation: $65

Source-specific fields

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At Department of Commerce, Tara Tulley serves as a Board/Commission Member within Commerce General Regulation Administration. Their 2019 pay totaled $65.

Bruce Sharp

Board/Commission Member/Department of Commerce

2018 total comp

$65

Sub-department: Commerce Administration
Base pay: $60
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5
Total compensation: $65

Source-specific fields

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Bruce Sharp works as a Board/Commission Member for Department of Commerce within Commerce Administration. Bruce earned $65 in 2018.

Veon Smith Jr

Board/Commission Member/Department of Commerce

2018 total comp

$65

Sub-department: Commerce Administration
Base pay: $60
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5
Total compensation: $65

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Veon Smith Jr is a Board/Commission Member at Department of Commerce within Commerce Administration. 2018 total compensation came to $65.

Greta Anderson

Board/Commission Member/Department of Commerce

2017 total comp

$65

Sub-department: Commerce Administration
Base pay: $60
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5
Total compensation: $65

Source-specific fields

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At Department of Commerce, Greta Anderson serves as a Board/Commission Member within Commerce Administration. Their 2017 pay totaled $65.

Tim Apgood

Board/Commission Member/Department of Commerce

2017 total comp

$65

Sub-department: Commerce Administration
Base pay: $60
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5
Total compensation: $65

Source-specific fields

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At Department of Commerce, Tim Apgood serves as a Board/Commission Member within Commerce Administration. Their 2017 pay totaled $65.

Peter Ax

Board/Commission Member/Department of Commerce

2018 total comp

$65

Sub-department: Commerce Administration
Base pay: $60
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5
Total compensation: $65

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Peter Ax is a Board/Commission Member at Department of Commerce within Commerce Administration. 2018 total compensation came to $65.

Angela Barney

Board/Commission Member/Department of Commerce

2018 total comp

$65

Sub-department: Commerce Administration
Base pay: $60
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5
Total compensation: $65

Source-specific fields

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Angela Barney holds the role of Board/Commission Member at Department of Commerce within Commerce Administration. In 2018, their total compensation was $65.

Thomas Beard

Board/Commission Member/Department of Commerce

2017 total comp

$65

Sub-department: Commerce Administration
Base pay: $60
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5
Total compensation: $65

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Thomas Beard holds the role of Board/Commission Member at Department of Commerce within Commerce Administration. In 2017, their total compensation was $65.

Shari Bloom

Board/Commission Member/Department of Commerce

2018 total comp

$65

Sub-department: Commerce Administration
Base pay: $60
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5
Total compensation: $65

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Shari Bloom is a Board/Commission Member at Department of Commerce within Commerce Administration. 2018 total compensation came to $65.

Kenneth Bressers

Board/Commission Member/Department of Commerce

2018 total comp

$65

Sub-department: Commerce Administration
Base pay: $60
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5
Total compensation: $65

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Kenneth Bressers works as a Board/Commission Member for Department of Commerce within Commerce Administration. Kenneth earned $65 in 2018.

Lori Buhler

Board/Commission Member/Department of Commerce

2018 total comp

$65

Sub-department: Commerce Administration
Base pay: $60
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5
Total compensation: $65

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Lori Buhler works as a Board/Commission Member for Department of Commerce within Commerce Administration. Lori earned $65 in 2018.

Kelvin Caldwell

Board/Commission Member/Department of Commerce

2017 total comp

$65

Sub-department: Commerce Administration
Base pay: $60
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5
Total compensation: $65

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Kelvin Caldwell works as a Board/Commission Member for Department of Commerce within Commerce Administration. Kelvin earned $65 in 2017.

Robert Campbell Jr

Board/Commission Member/Department of Commerce

2017 total comp

$65

Sub-department: Commerce Administration
Base pay: $60
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5
Total compensation: $65

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Robert Campbell Jr is a Board/Commission Member at Department of Commerce within Commerce Administration. 2017 total compensation came to $65.

Bruce Chandler

Board/Commission Member/Department of Commerce

2018 total comp

$65

Sub-department: Commerce Administration
Base pay: $60
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5
Total compensation: $65

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Bruce Chandler works as a Board/Commission Member for Department of Commerce within Commerce Administration. Bruce earned $65 in 2018.

Steven Christensen

Board/Commission Member/Department of Commerce

2017 total comp

$65

Sub-department: Commerce Administration
Base pay: $60
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5
Total compensation: $65

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Steven Christensen holds the role of Board/Commission Member at Department of Commerce within Commerce Administration. In 2017, their total compensation was $65.

Tom Colvin

Board/Commission Member/Department of Commerce

2018 total comp

$65

Sub-department: Commerce Administration
Base pay: $60
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5
Total compensation: $65

Source-specific fields

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Tom Colvin holds the role of Board/Commission Member at Department of Commerce within Commerce Administration. In 2018, their total compensation was $65.

Bryan Erickson

Board/Commission Member/Department of Commerce

2017 total comp

$65

Sub-department: Commerce Administration
Base pay: $60
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5
Total compensation: $65

Source-specific fields

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Bryan Erickson is a Board/Commission Member at Department of Commerce within Commerce Administration. 2017 total compensation came to $65.

Douglas Flegal

Board/Commission Member/Department of Commerce

2018 total comp

$65

Sub-department: Commerce Administration
Base pay: $60
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5
Total compensation: $65

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Douglas Flegal is a Board/Commission Member at Department of Commerce within Commerce Administration. 2018 total compensation came to $65.

Jonathan George

Board/Commission Member/Department of Commerce

2018 total comp

$65

Sub-department: Commerce Administration
Base pay: $60
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5
Total compensation: $65

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Jonathan George is a Board/Commission Member at Department of Commerce within Commerce Administration. 2018 total compensation came to $65.

Louie Hamner Iii

Board/Commission Member/Department of Commerce

2017 total comp

$65

Sub-department: Commerce Administration
Base pay: $60
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5
Total compensation: $65

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Louie Hamner Iii works as a Board/Commission Member for Department of Commerce within Commerce Administration. Louie earned $65 in 2017.

Bryan Jackman

Board/Commission Member/Department of Commerce

2018 total comp

$65

Sub-department: Commerce Administration
Base pay: $60
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5
Total compensation: $65

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Bryan Jackman works as a Board/Commission Member for Department of Commerce within Commerce Administration. Bryan earned $65 in 2018.

Greg Jolley

Board/Commission Member/Department of Commerce

2017 total comp

$65

Sub-department: Commerce Administration
Base pay: $60
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5
Total compensation: $65

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Greg Jolley works as a Board/Commission Member for Department of Commerce within Commerce Administration. Greg earned $65 in 2017.

Andrea Kemper

Board/Commission Member/Department of Commerce

2018 total comp

$65

Sub-department: Commerce Administration
Base pay: $60
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5
Total compensation: $65

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Andrea Kemper works as a Board/Commission Member for Department of Commerce within Commerce Administration. Andrea earned $65 in 2018.

David Lloyd

Board/Commission Member/Department of Commerce

2018 total comp

$65

Sub-department: Commerce Administration
Base pay: $60
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5
Total compensation: $65

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

David Lloyd holds the role of Board/Commission Member at Department of Commerce within Commerce Administration. In 2018, their total compensation was $65.

Tanya Nagahiro

Board/Commission Member/Department of Commerce

2017 total comp

$65

Sub-department: Commerce Administration
Base pay: $60
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5
Total compensation: $65

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Tanya Nagahiro is a Board/Commission Member at Department of Commerce within Commerce Administration. 2017 total compensation came to $65.

Alexis Nieves

Board/Commission Member/Department of Commerce

2017 total comp

$65

Sub-department: Commerce Administration
Base pay: $60
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5
Total compensation: $65

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Commerce, Alexis Nieves serves as a Board/Commission Member within Commerce Administration. Their 2017 pay totaled $65.

John Oglesby

Board/Commission Member/Department of Commerce

2018 total comp

$65

Sub-department: Commerce Administration
Base pay: $60
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5
Total compensation: $65

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

John Oglesby holds the role of Board/Commission Member at Department of Commerce within Commerce Administration. In 2018, their total compensation was $65.

Ryan Peterson

Board/Commission Member/Department of Commerce

2018 total comp

$65

Sub-department: Commerce Administration
Base pay: $60
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5
Total compensation: $65

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Ryan Peterson works as a Board/Commission Member for Department of Commerce within Commerce Administration. Ryan earned $65 in 2018.

Scott Peterson

Board/Commission Member/Department of Commerce

2018 total comp

$65

Sub-department: Commerce Administration
Base pay: $60
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5
Total compensation: $65

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Commerce, Scott Peterson serves as a Board/Commission Member within Commerce Administration. Their 2018 pay totaled $65.

Elaine Reintjes

Board/Commission Member/Department of Commerce

2017 total comp

$65

Sub-department: Commerce Administration
Base pay: $60
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5
Total compensation: $65

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Elaine Reintjes holds the role of Board/Commission Member at Department of Commerce within Commerce Administration. In 2017, their total compensation was $65.

Douglas Roberts

Board/Commission Member/Department of Commerce

2017 total comp

$65

Sub-department: Commerce Administration
Base pay: $60
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5
Total compensation: $65

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Commerce, Douglas Roberts serves as a Board/Commission Member within Commerce Administration. Their 2017 pay totaled $65.