Bio

Julia has worked for the State of Missouri for twenty-three years, has held several leadership roles during that time, and has been involved in many different projects to improve efficiency in state government. Julia is currently the Program Manager for the Device and Commodity Program within the Missouri Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures Division. In this role, she helps ensure equity in the marketplace through the work her Program performs. She directs and oversees twenty field staff who provide annual inspections of weighing and measuring devices, performs inspections on egg/milk products, and provide price verifications and package checks on products sold throughout the state. All of these areas affect Missouri consumers each day, so she takes great pride in helping Missouri consumers get what they pay for.