PIERCE COUNTY — Pierce County Economic Development (PCED) is pleased to announce the appointment of Judith Stanton, MBA, as the new executive director of economic development for Pierce County, serving the communities of Pierce, Plainview, Osmond and Hadar. Judith Stanton brings extensive experience in economic development, grant administration, and strategic leadership to the role. She is the owner and CEO of Grant Administration & Consulting, LLC, where she provides professional grant writing, grant award monitoring, and compliance services to public and private organizations. Stanton will continue her work with Grant Administration & Consulting, LLC, while also supporting countywide economic development initiatives for Pierce County. Stanton was highly recommended for the position by Chad Anderson, city administrator of Pierce, and Jeremy Tarr, city administrator of Plainview, based on her proven leadership, grant expertise, and commitment to community-focused economic development.
