SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 29, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Falyn Owens, director of tourism for Garfield County, is newly confirmed to serve on the Alcoholic Beverage Service Commission.
Owens was appointed by Governor Spencer Cox and confirmed by the Utah State Senate on Oct. 16.
“Falyn Owens brings relevant experience to the Alcoholic Beverage Services Commission. A native of rural Utah, Falyn worked in the hospitality industry before transitioning to the public sector and tourism. I know she will bring a valuable perspective to the duties of the ABS Commission,” Cox said in a news release.
Owens says she’s looking forward to serving on the Alcoholic Beverage Services Commission.
“I see first-hand the importance of both accommodating out-of-state visitors, including the restaurants and bars that serve them, and maintaining Utah’s public safety standards. I’m eager to participate in the ABS Commission and support a balanced approach to enforcing alcohol policy that adheres to health and safety standards while supporting hospitality and tourism,” she said.
Owens grew up in Panguitch, where she attended high school and worked in the food service industry. She later began her public service career, centered in Utah tourism. Since 2013, Owens has been executive director of the Garfield County Office of Tourism and currently holds that position. Owens has served on several boards including most recently as president of both the Utah Association Destination Marketing Organization and of the Southern Utah National Parks Advertising Coalition.
Owens is appointed to complete former ABS Commissioner Natalie Randall’s term through June 2025. Randall resigned from the board to begin a new position as the director of the Utah Office of Tourism.
