Victor Iverson is the Chairman of the Washington County Board of Commissioners and is currently serving his second term representing the people of Washington County. A respected leader at both the local and statewide level, Victor also serves as the Immediate Past President of the Utah Association of Counties, where he worked alongside county leaders from across Utah to defend local control, responsible land management, and constitutional governance.

Before being elected to the County Commission in 2014, Victor worked for U.S. Senator Mike Lee as his Natural Resources and Public Lands Policy Advisor—an experience that sharpened his commitment to protecting Utah’s lands, livelihoods, and communities from federal overreach. Prior to public service, Victor owned and operated a residential subcontracting business, giving him firsthand experience with small business, job creation, and the realities faced by working families.

Victor and his wife, Audrey Johnson, both grew up in Washington County and chose to build their life and raise their family here. Together they are the proud parents of five children, one son-in-law, and a granddaughter. Their children are adopted, a reflection of their deep commitment to family, faith, and service.

Born in St. George as the youngest of seven children, Victor was raised in a family where hard work, faith, and love of country were non-negotiable values. His father grew up on the Arizona Strip and worked as a masonry contractor, farmer, and rancher, while his mother’s family labored in the coal mines of Kentucky. Military service also shaped Victor’s upbringing, his father served in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific during World War II, and his grandfather was mobilized during World War I.

Victor grew up on a small farm in La Verkin, surrounded by horses, mules, and livestock. His childhood was filled with long days of hauling hay, irrigating fields, cleaning ditches, tending bees, and learning responsibility before recreation. Summers were often spent working on an 800-acre ranch in Millard County, reinforcing lessons in self-reliance, stewardship, and perseverance.

Camping, exploring Southern Utah’s backcountry, horsemanship, Sabbath worship, and respect for the Constitution were foundational parts of Victor’s upbringing. By the age of 17, he had read both The Federalist Papers and The Communist Manifesto, developing an early and enduring appreciation for liberty, limited government, and American exceptionalism.

After high school, Victor served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Puebla, Mexico, where he gained a deep love for the Mexican people and a broader perspective on culture, service, and leadership.

Victor graduated from Hurricane High School, earned his Associate Degree from Dixie College, and completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science at Southern Utah University. His leadership journey began early, serving as Student Body President at Dixie College in 1994.

He went on to serve as a La Verkin City Councilman from 1999 to 2002 and later ran for the Utah House of Representatives in 2000. In 2014, Victor was elected to the Washington County Commission, where he has focused on responsible growth, infrastructure, public lands, and protecting the quality of life that makes Southern Utah unique.

At the statewide level, Victor has served as Chairman of the Utah Association of Counties Public Lands Committee and as UAC President, advocating for counties’ voices to be heard in decisions impacting land use, water, and natural resources.

Victor has been deeply involved in grassroots civic engagement for decades, serving in numerous leadership roles within the Republican Party at the precinct, county, and state level. He has volunteered on countless campaigns and believes lasting change starts with engaged citizens and strong local communities.

Victor and Audrey are active members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Victor and Audrey have been humbled to serve in various capacities within their congregations. Their faith continues to guide their service, leadership, and commitment to Washington County.