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UDC Brian Nielson Retirement

The Utah Department of Corrections announced the retirement of Executive Director Brian Nielson after over 26 years of public service, including more than two years as Executive Director. Governor Cox thanked Nielson for his leadership through the pandemic, a complex prison move, and staffing shortages. As Executive Director, Nielson advocated for raises for correctional officers and led the move of the Utah State Prison to a new facility. Prior to his role with the Department of Corrections, Nielson served for 10 years as the Sheriff of Sanpete County.

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UDC Brian Nielson Retirement

The Utah Department of Corrections announced the retirement of Executive Director Brian Nielson after over 26 years of public service, including more than two years as Executive Director. Governor Cox thanked Nielson for his leadership through the pandemic, a complex prison move, and staffing shortages. As Executive Director, Nielson advocated for raises for correctional officers and led the move of the Utah State Prison to a new facility. Prior to his role with the Department of Corrections, Nielson served for 10 years as the Sheriff of Sanpete County.

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Utah Department of Corrections

Communications Office
BRIAN NIELSON
Executive Director
State of Utah
KAITLIN FELSTED
SPENCER J. COX Communications Director
Governor

DEIDRE M. HENDERSON
Lieutenant Governor

PRESS RELEASE
May 2, 2023

Kaitlin Felsted
Communications Director
[email protected]
(801)560-7608

UDC Announces Retirement of Executive Director Brian Nielson

DRAPER – The Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) announced the retirement of Executive
Director Brian Nielson who has dedicated more than 26 years of public service to the state
of Utah and served more than two years in his current position.

“We’re grateful for the contributions Brian has made to the state of Utah and appreciate his hard
work and dedication,” said Gov. Cox. “Through a historic pandemic, an incredibly complex
move to a new facility, and difficult staffing shortages, Brian showed leadership and
perseverance through it all. We thank him for his service and wish him the very best in his
retirement.”

In his time with UDC, Nielson has navigated the Department through the latter half of the
COVID-19 pandemic, advocated for and received historic raises for correctional officers, and led
the historic move of the Utah State Prison in Draper to the new prison facility in Salt Lake City.

“I am humbled by the opportunity I have had to serve alongside the dedicated individuals that
comprise the Utah Department of Corrections,” Nielson said. “It has been an honor and a
privilege to work with such a talented and devoted team, and I am proud of all that we have
accomplished together.”

Prior to joining UDC, Sanpete County voters elected Brian Nielson to serve as Sheriff in 2010, a
position in which he served for 10 years. Nielson has served in a variety of other law
enforcement roles including juvenile probation officer, police officer, wildlife conservation
officer, and school resource officer.

Nielson’s departure will be effective May 15, 2023.

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14717 South Minuteman Drive, Draper, UT 84020 • telephone (801) 560-7608 • facsimile (801) 523-7473

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