Cox chooses workforce services director as his interim chief of staff

The longtime head of Utah’s Department of Workforce Services is shifting into a new role as interim chief of staff for Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox.Jon Pierpont has worked as executive director of the workforce services agency since 2012.“Jon is a trusted leader and tireless public servant,” Cox, who is also running for governor, said in a Wednesday news release announcing the change. “His experience and background will be critical over the next several months as the state contin