Kathy Rankin Brown joined the Board of County Commissioners in 2004 and in the 19-years since, has held the positions of Research Assistant and Chief of Administrative Services. Currently, she serves as Deputy Clerk to the Board.

Kathy received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Seton Hall University, South Orange, New Jersey, and an Executive Master of Public Administration from Rutgers University, Newark, New Jersey.

Kathy’s past roles span from Case Manager/Public Assistance Specialist, Employment Counselor, Job Developer, Manager, and Director of Placement for several agencies. In these capacities, she managed staff, conducted employability and life skills training, and developed policies, procedures, job descriptions and training programs.

As the daughter of a Baptist Minister, being a servant leader has always been a way of life. Kathy gives back through her church, Union Baptist Church of Montclair, where she is an active member. She loves and is devoted to her family, of which she is most proud. Kathy has been married to her loving husband Marlon L. Brown for the last 39-years. They reside in Montclair and have three wonderful adult children: Amber Janelle, Leila Tai and Marlon Bryant.