Deputy County Manager: Julie Karins
Julie Karins, ICMA-CM, became the deputy county manager on Feb. 27, 2023. She previously served as the city manager of Goodyear, Arizona.
Before Johnson County, Karins had 23 years of local government experience both at the county and city levels for agencies in Arizona.
She served as the deputy city manager for Peoria, Arizona and the county administrator for Yavapai County, Arizona. She also served as the director of human resources for both organizations.
Prior to her 23-year public service career, Karins worked as a human resources assistant director or director for seven years in the private sector.
Karins received her bachelor’s degree in business management from Arizona State University. She has a master’s degree in public administration from Grand Canyon University.
Karins has three adult children who live in the Kansas City metro.