County Manager Kathleen Otto this week announced her selection of Amber Emery to be the Deputy County Manager. Emery will leave her current position as Administrator of District Court to become part of the County Manager’s office effective Wednesday, June 1.

Emery has served as District Court Administrator for the county since January 2018. Prior to that she was the Criminal Court Operations Manager at Multnomah County Circuit Court. She has more than 15 years of experience in operations management and employee relations in both the private and public sectors.

Emery earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Washington State University Vancouver and a master’s degree in advanced study in criminology, law and society from University of California, Irvine.

“Amber’s commitment to all the residents in Clark County is evident in the work she has accomplished in District Court and with our community partners.”

“I am incredibly honored to have been chosen by County Manager Otto to fill this role,” said Emery. “I look forward to continuing my service to the residents of Clark County.” 

Emery lives in the city of Vancouver.

CONTACT:
Kathleen Otto, County Manager
564.397.2232