Member Profile

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James Jayne was appointed as the County Manager for Coconino County, AZ in January 2018. In this role, he oversees all departments and works directly with the Board of Supervisors on carrying out their vision of the County and the Finance Team, Public Affairs, 1100 County Team. He joined the Coconino County team in August 2017 as the Director of Special Initiatives where he led a robust Public Affairs Department and Public Works Team. He has spent his career dedicated to public service. Jayne, a graduate of Northern Arizona University(BA) and Arizona State University(MPA), served as the Navajo County Manger from 2003 to 2017 where he worked with a 600-member team of employees to deliver county services to citizens. He previously worked as a Chief of Staff in the AZ House of Representatives, the US Congress, and has worked for the State of Arizona at the AZ Water Banking Authority and the AZ Corporation Commission. Jayne volunteers in the community by serving on the United Way of Northern Arizona Board of Directors where he helps raise awareness for programs and partnerships to help strengthen the underserved in northern Arizona. Jayne also serves on the NAU Alumni Association Board, ASU School of Public Affairs Academic Advisory Council and several other national and state professional organizations. He previously served on the ICMA Executive Board. Recognized for his dedication to service, Jayne has been awarded the John J. DeBolske Award – the highest achievement for the public management profession in Arizona. In July 2013, Jayne received the Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Award for Innovation – a statewide award for non-elected public servants.