Judy Brune joins SCN board of directors

March 3, Stockbridge Community News’ directors elected Judy (Young) Brune by unanimous vote to a three-year term on the organization’s board of directors. The monthly meeting was held virtually due to COVID-19.

Patrice Johnson, president and editor in chief, said she was pleased to announce Brune’s addition. “Judy and I served together on the board of the Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation, and she’s an amazing individual—bright, kind, insightful and high energy. She’ll be a valuable contributor to our hard-working group of volunteers.”

SCN Treasurer Judy Williams, who nominated Brune to the position, said, “I’m thrilled to have Judy Brune join the Stockbridge Community News team. I have had the pleasure of working with her when she was a middle school student, and later we served five years together on the SAEF board. Her dynamism and dedication radiate to everyone around her.”

Brune worked in behavior support roles at Stockbridge Community Schools for 18 years before retiring in 2018. She has lived in the Stockbridge area most of her life and grew up on the chain of lakes in Unadilla, working summers in her family’s store and marina. After finishing college and beginning her career, Brune returned to Stockbridge with husband John to raise their two boys, Evan and Austin.

“I’m grateful to live in a place filled with so many wonderful people and am looking forward to sharing the many good things happening around our community and in our schools,” Brune said.

Newly appointed SCN board member Judy Brune stands with son Austin, husband John, and son Evan. Photo credit Leah Poole.