A former elected official who also has experience in the nonprofit sector has been selected as the new Jefferson County manager for Economic Development for Central Oregon.
Janet Brown, former Jefferson County commissioner and Madras city councilor and current policy director for the Partnership to End Poverty, will direct efforts to attract new businesses and help existing companies in Jefferson County and its communities, EDCO announced Wednesday in a news release.
Brown fills the position left vacant last month by Wayne Pearson. Brown officially begins her new job Oct. 29, according to the news release.
