Person County Government is pleased to announce that Tracy Clayton has been selected as the county’s next Chief Financial Officer, effective January 31.

The Chief Financial Officer performs complex professional and administrative work in planning, organizing, and directing the County's finances, investments, debt, accounting and financial reporting systems, ensuring adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Governmental Accounting Standards Board, federal and state laws and statutes, and County policies. 

Clayton joined the County’s Finance Department in 2016 and has served in numerous roles, including Accounting Technician II, Finance Technician, Finance Specialist, and Deputy Chief Financial Officer. She has served as Interim Chief Financial Officer since August 2024, when the former Chief Financial Officer retired. Clayton has more than 20 years of management experience across diverse work environments, including private sector roles, overseeing financial operations, team leadership, and process optimization.

“Tracy Clayton has been a dedicated county employee since 2016 and capably served as the interim Chief Financial Officer for the past six months,” said County Manager Katherine Cathey. “She is knowledgeable and trustworthy. I appreciate her efforts to ensure our county government stays in strong financial shape so we can continue to provide a high level of services to the people of Person County.”