Introducing Julie Reed

Director of Washington for Living Local looks forward to working with Edmonds Community. By Patty Hutchens. Photo Courtesy of Julie Reed.

We at Living Local Magazine are pleased to introduce Julie Reed as the new Director of our Washington operations, which currently includes Gig Harbor and Edmonds. There are many who are already familiar with the bright smile and outgoing personality of Julie, but for those who are not, I guarantee you will be soon.

Julie Reed joined Living Local Magazines as our Marketing Specialist in November 2013; an addition to our team that has proved instrumental in our rapid growth. Prior to that, she worked for eleven years in marketing where she helped businesses grow and succeed. Her passion for our magazine and community made our February 2014 launch of Gig Harbor Living Local a huge success. And there has been no stopping her since. In January the Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce awarded Julie the Rookie of the Year; an award that had not existed before but one that they created to recognize her involvement in not only the Chamber but also the Gig Harbor community

Julie has brought that same enthusiasm to Edmonds with the introduction of Edmonds Living Local last month. She is sharing with the people of Edmonds the Living Local message of connecting community.

Julie and her husband Mark have lived in the area for over 20 years, and together they have raised their two sons there. At the moment you meet Julie, it is evident that she is very people oriented, a result of growing up in a big family. “I have four brothers, two sons and nine nephews,” said Julie. “It makes for great pickup football games at family gatherings!”

Julie is a very involved parent, with one son off to college on the east coast, she continues to volunteer for her younger son’s cross-country team as the treasurer and helps with fundraisers. “My favorite time of year is cross-country season so I can watch my son run,” said Julie.

An outdoor enthusiast, Julie enjoys spending time with her family, participating in yoga, swimming and her new favorite sport – stand up paddle boarding. And it’s not just her sons who are seasoned athletes. Julie has competed in over five triathlons individually and has won two triathlons with a relay team where she participated in the swim portion. “My lungs seem to work better in the water than on land,” said Julie.

Since joining the Living Local Team, Julie has worked closely with community business owners, something she thoroughly enjoys. “I enjoy the people I work with as well as the community business owners who I meet while working for Living Local.” She looks forward to introducing herself to the people of Edmonds in the upcoming months.

Julie’s favorite quote gives one a glimpse into not only her success, but also her passion for what she does: "Don't aim for success if you want it; just do what you love and believe in, and it will come naturally". -David Frost

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