Julia grew up in the Air Force and except for two years in Taiwan, spent her childhood living on bases in the continental United States. Her father retired from McChord AFB in 1971 and her parents decided to make Lakewood their home. Julia graduated from Clover Park High School and studied accounting and business administration at Clover Part Technical and Pierce College. She has lived and worked in the Tacoma area ever since.

Her accounting and management experience includes almost 20 years in the for profit sector, working for closely held family corporations. In 1991 she accepted the position of Director of Finance for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tacoma & Pierce County and fell in love with the organization. In her current capacity as Chief Financial Officer she is able to excel in her trade as this forward moving organization provides an abundance of challenges and opportunities for growth. More importantly the work satisfies her need to serve the greater cause, something he father instilled in her.

Julia and her husband live in Milton and have two adult children and three grandchildren. Leisure time includes spending time with family and friends. Husband, Phil loves golf and salmon fishing, while Julia spends time in her flower garden, reading and working on needle crafts.