Meet our Board
Mason County’s EDC mission is to expand and diversify the economy by retaining and recruiting jobs, growing sustainable industry clusters, and promoting global competitiveness. The staff is led by a group of local individuals and business leaders who are passionate about the success of Mason County.
EDC Staff
KEVIN SHUTTY
Executive Director
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Prior to joining the EDC, Kevin served two terms on the Mason County Board of Commissioners. As Commissioner, he served on a variety of local and regional boards focused on mental health and substance use, housing and homelessness, and environmental restoration. He also teaches government classes at Olympic College, allowing him to get back to his roots as an educator. Kevin attended Penn State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education and a Masters in Community and Economic Development. In 2021, Kevin completed the Public Leadership Credential program at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. When not working, he can be found spending time with his wife Catherine, who is a nurse practitioner at Mason Health, and his black lab Henry, who is a handful. He enjoys travelling, eating at new restaurants, and reading in addition to playing a lot of fantasy football. You can also find them cheering for the Kraken. Catherine and Kevin reside in Union, near beautiful Hood Canal where they work to support local organizations like the South Sound YMCA.
KARIN LEAF
Business Development Manager
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Karin provides business support, grant administration, manages The EDC’s contracts, financials, membership, connecting businesses to resources through strong community relationships.
A regional transfer for her dad’s WSP career job brought Karin’s family to Mason County over five decades ago. With four generations of her family in the area.
“ I love Mason County and am proud to support businesses and our economy to make it stronger for my granddaughter’s future. Our EDC Board is composed of amazing individuals. It’s been great working with them.”
TIANA DUNBAR
Marketing Communications Specialist
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Tiana is a SHS graduate as well as a graduate from Evergreen State College earning a BA in Marketing. Tiana and her family have deep roots here in Mason County having called this area home for decades.
She immediately took her knowledge of our area & passion for our community and hit the ground running. Many of you have seen her out canvassing downtown Shelton bringing awareness of current grant opportunities to business owners, and highlighting several businesses on social media.
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