Owens Announces Casey Saxton as New District Director

Mar 16, 2023
Congress
Press

WEST JORDAN, UT – Today, Rep. Burgess Owens (UT-04) announced that Casey Saxton of Riverton, Utah, will serve as District Director starting March 27, 2023.

“I am excited to welcome Casey Saxton to my team as our new District Director,” said Rep. Owens. “Casey’s extensive experience in public service makes him well-suited to lead my office’s operations in the Fourth Congressional District. Team Owens works tirelessly to set the standard for the nation in constituent services and community outreach, and Casey will be a pivotal addition to our mission of service.”

“Congressman Owens is a tireless advocate for the principles that make Utah strong and America great,” said Saxton. “It is an honor to join his team as he works to represent his constituents. My role will be to keep my eyes open and ears to the ground here in Utah while the congressman is hard at work in Washington to ensure that citizens of the district are well-served and well-represented.”

Saxton joins Rep. Owens’ office after five years with the City of Riverton, where he served as Director of Communications and led the successful creation and implementation of public communications and community outreach programs. A graduate of Utah State University, Saxton holds a Master of Business Administration degree and a bachelor’s degree in marketing and political science.

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