Nicole Cottle is a distinguished attorney and strategic executive with nearly three decades of experience at the forefront of Utah’s municipal law, infrastructure finance, and economic development. As the Deputy Director of UTOPIA Fiber and the Chief Legal and Administrative Officer for the Military Installation Development Authority (MIDA), she plays a dual role in shaping the state’s digital and physical landscapes. Nicole is widely recognized for her ability to navigate the complex legalities of public-private partnerships, having facilitated over $4 billion in creative financing solutions for large-scale redevelopment. Her career is defined by a deep commitment to innovation in government, bridging the gap between legislative policy and community-level execution to drive long-term regional impact.