Darren Prince,
Executive Director
111 East Tabernacle St.
St George Utah 84770
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Phone: (435) 301-7011
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About Us
Washington County Department of Economic Development and the St George Area Economic Development Council work in tandem to help develop workforce, business expansion and retention, and recruitment of value-added companies.
Important Links
- Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity
- Economic Development Corporation of Utah (edcUTAH)
- Department of Workforce Services
- Utah Tech University
- Atwood Innovation Plaza
- Dixie Technical College
- Greater Zion Tourism Office
- Washington Area Chamber of Commerce
- St. George Area Chamber of Commerce
- Hurricane Valley Chamber of Commerce
What We Do
At Washington County Department of Economic Development and the St George Area Economic Development Council, our mission is to be a catalyst for robust and sustainable prosperity, in harmony with the vibrant cultural environment of Southern Utah. We are committed to fostering a thriving local economy by building workforce development, supporting business expansion and retention, and attracting value-added companies to the region. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, we work in tandem to promote economic growth that benefits the entire community. Join us as we continue to pave the way towards a prosperous future for Southern Utah.
Mission Statement
Our objective is to be a catalyst for prosperity that is robust, sustainable, and in tune with the spirited cultural environment of Southern Utah.
Biography
Darren was born and raised in the Hurricane Valley, where he developed a love for sports and the outdoors. As a youth, he excelled in wrestling, a passion that he has continued to follow throughout his life. In addition to coaching and fundraising for youth and high school wrestling, Darren served as the Hurricane High School Booster Club President from 2016 to 2022.
Darren also served his country as an X-ray technician in the US Army Reserve and was deployed to Operation Desert Storm. He later went on a mission for his church in Quezon City, Philippines.
Darren’s educational pursuits led him to Dixie State University (now Utah Tech University), where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Communications with an emphasis in Organizational Leadership. He married his wife Angie (Flegal) in 1994, and together they have raised six children in Camp Verde, Arizona, and La Verkin, Utah.
Darren is an entrepreneur at heart and has opened and operated several businesses, mainly in the treatment center arena and land development. He has served on the Board of Directors for NATSAP organization and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Techie For Life, a vocational school for neuro-diverse young adults. Additionally, Darren serves as the Executive Director for the St George Area Economic Development Council.
When he’s not working, Darren’s passions include spending time with his family, enjoying the great outdoors, and traveling. With his diverse experiences and entrepreneurial spirit, Darren is a valuable member of his community and a true asset to any organization he serves.
