Gov. Cox Names Nominees to Utah Board of Pardons and Parole

Press Release

Gov. Spencer J. Cox has nominated Blake Hills and Melissa Stirba to the Board of Pardons and Parole.

"I'm so pleased to recommend Blake Hills and Melissa Stirba as new members of the Board of Pardons and Parole," Gov. Cox said. "These positions require the utmost commitment to justice and I'm confident Blake and Melissa will serve with honor and distinction."

Blake Hills currently serves as a prosecuting attorney at Summit County Attorney's Office, a position he's held since 2017. In addition to his role as a prosecutor, he also serves as an instructor at Salt Lake Community College Law Enforcement Academy. Prior to his current position, Hills served as the unit chief at the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office. Hills received his J.D. from the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah and graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in geography/planning and economics from Weber State University.

"I am humbled and honored that Gov. Cox has selected me to be a member of the Board of Pardons and Parole," Hills said. "I look forward to serving the community with integrity and professionalism."

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