Burt Garfield

Burt Garfield brings 30 years of work experience to the Assessor's Office, including corporate leadership, small-business ownership, and public service. His career includes roles at American Express, Discover Card, Zions Bank, and FranklinCovey. Since 2010, Burt has been a key member of the Utah County Assessor's Office, starting as a part-time data analyst and rising to Chief Deputy Assessor in 2015. In 2023, he was elected Assessor. Burt holds a Bachelor's degree in Statistics from Brigham Young University and a Master's degree in Industrial Administration from Purdue University.

Burt has been recognized in the assessment profession for several accomplishments. He has presented at the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) International Conference, as well as at local Assessor conferences. He has been an appraiser instructor and has developed some of his own continuing education classes, which have been approved by the Utah Division of Real Estate. In December 2023 and 2025, Burt was nominated as the Assessor of the Year by the Utah Chapter of the IAAO.

Burt is working to reorganize the Assessor's Office to match the growth of Utah County. His goal is to make the Office more efficient by leveraging technical advancements. As a result of the Office's work, other counties in Utah have come to Utah County to learn how to use technology and statistical modeling to improve their processes.

Burt was raised in Utah County. While attending BYU, he met his wife, Leilani Harris Garfield. They have four children: two graduated from UVU, one from the University of Utah, and one is still attending UVU. Burt enjoys spending time outdoors. He likes jogging, hiking, and family trips to national parks.