City of Puyallup
Dean Johnson has extensive experience in public service and sales, serving as the Mayor and City Council Member for the City of Puyallup since January 2016, overseeing a municipal workforce of 306 employees and managing a budget of $113 million for a community of 40,000 residents. Dean also works as a Real Estate Broker with eXp Realty and has held various sales roles, notably as a Personal Stylist at Nordstrom, where accolades include "Top Seller" and "Platinum Pacesetter." Previous leadership roles include Executive Director for the Breast Cancer Network of Strength in the Pacific Northwest, Vice Chairman of the Board for The Adoption Ministry, and Senior Pastor at Immanuel Celebration Church. Dean holds a Master of Arts in Non-profit Administration and Development from Faith International University.
City of Puyallup
The City of Puyallup is situated at the foot of scenic Mount Rainier in the beautiful Puget Sound region 10 miles east of Tacoma and approximately 35 miles south of Seattle. It's an easy commute on Sound Transit's Sounder train to Tacoma, Seattle and many cities in between. In its early years, Puyallup was known for its hops, berries, and flowers. Today many events, such as the Washington State Fair, the Daffodil Festival and Parade, and the Puyallup Farmers Market pay tribute to the city's agricultural past. But there's much more happening in Puyallup than meets the eye. Two regional growth centers in downtown and South Hill offer a variety of shopping and dining opportunities. Great parks, excellent K-12 schools, and a modern regional medical center are some of the amenities appreciated by residents and visitors alike.