Tracy Guerin, a top manager of Washington State government, has been selected as the deputy director of the Pierce County Budget and Finance Department.

“Tracy brings extensive experience in the major services provided by the county and will hold a leadership role in ensuring the integrity of county finances,” said Executive Pat McCarthy. “Tracy will assume multiple roles as Budget and Finance, like other county departments, consolidates positions. She will also be an active member of our performance management team.”

Guerin currently serves as the chief of staff of the Department of Social and Health Services. She has also served in senior leadership positions at the Departments of Corrections, the Department of Information Services and the Office of the Secretary of State.

“I am excited about the opportunity to join the county and use my experience to ensure that county resources are used to provide high quality and efficient services,” Guerin said.

Guerin has completed the Executive Education program at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government and the Strategic Leadership program at Duke University. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the Evergreen State College. Guerin is currently the Chair of the Washington State Employees Credit Union Board and will pursue a leadership position on the Board’s Investment Committee in 2013.

Guerin will formally assume her new position on Feb. 1, 2013. She will report to Budget and Finance Director Gary Robinson.