Shelton-Mason County Journal - Dedicated to the citizens of Mason County, Washington since 1886

Mark Neary is excited to be in Mason County and see what the county can accomplish after being hired as the county administrator.

Neary was born in Walla Walla and graduated from Oregon State University with a business administration degree with an emphasis in accounting. He moved back to Washington, where he's remained his entire professional career. He began his career working for the state Auditor's office.

"It was on the local government side, so it really gave me an opportunity to see the different forms of municipal corporations and how they worked," Neary said. "(I) really enjoyed...