Judy Payne

Judy Payne serves as the VP of Risk Management and Legal Affairs at Hutson, Inc. since December 2022, overseeing legal affairs for John Deere’s largest dealership with gross sales of $1.36 billion. Previous experience includes a role as Director of Purchasing at Marquette Transportation Company, LLC, managing a $7 million budget and procurement for the company, as well as tenure as Corporate Transaction Attorney at Keuler, Kelly, Hutchins, and Blankenship, LLP, where Judy expedited multimillion-dollar corporate transactions. Additionally, Judy held positions such as Chief Business Officer & Corporate Counsel at Youngblood Excavating & Contracting, LLC, and Associate Attorney at Boehl, Stopher, & Graves, LLP, focusing on legal strategies to minimize liability. Earlier work included a successful law practice and various management roles at Briggs & Stratton, culminating in extensive expertise in corporate governance and risk management. Judy holds a Master of Business Administration from Marquette University, a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology from Murray State University, and a Juris Doctor from Southern Illinois University School of Law.