Julie Ring

Ms. Julie Ring has dedicated her career to public service, with nearly 30 years of experience in program management, public policy, advocacy and executive leadership. Appointed Executive Director of the Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) in 2013, Julie previously served as Legislative Coordinator, Health & Human Services Policy Analyst, and the Local Public Health Association director at AMC. Prior to joining AMC, she worked for 10 years at the Minnesota Department of Health in a variety of positions focused on grant and contract management, legislative policy and local public health system development. Ms. Ring began her career as a grant writer in an economic development district in rural South Dakota. She has a Bachelor of Arts in economics and political science from the University of Minnesota-Morris. Ms. Ring is active in the National Association of Counties where she serves on the Board of Directors and is President of the National Council of County Association Executives (NCCAE). Julie enjoys reading, gardening and exploring the state of Minnesota with her husband and her dog.