Josh Utterback, MBA, Mred
About Josh Utterback, MBA, Mred
Josh Utterback is an Economic Development Program Manager with extensive experience in economic development and real estate. He has held various roles in cities across Arizona and has earned multiple advanced degrees from Arizona State University and Wheaton College.
Current Role at City of Scottsdale
Josh Utterback serves as the Economic Development Program Manager at the City of Scottsdale. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the city's economic initiatives and development strategies for four years. His role involves overseeing various programs aimed at enhancing the economic landscape of Scottsdale.
Previous Experience in Economic Development
Before his current role, Josh Utterback worked as an Economic Development Specialist at the City of Scottsdale from 2018 to 2020. He also served as an Economic Development Specialist at the City of Mesa from 2014 to 2016. His experience in these positions provided him with a solid foundation in economic development practices within municipal environments.
Real Estate and Development Background
Josh Utterback has a background in real estate and development. He worked as a Development Manager at Grossman Company Properties for six months in 2016 and as a Real Estate Consultant at RRA Capital from 2017 to 2018. These roles involved managing development projects and providing consulting services in the real estate sector.
Education and Expertise
Josh Utterback holds two master's degrees from Arizona State University. He earned a Master of Business Administration from the W. P. Carey School of Business from 2011 to 2013 and a Master's in Real Estate Development from 2008 to 2009. He also obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Business/Economics and Bible Theology from Wheaton College from 1999 to 2003.
Early Career Experience
Josh Utterback began his professional career as a Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual, where he worked from 2002 to 2006. This early experience in finance contributed to his understanding of economic principles and financial management, which he later applied in his roles in economic development.