Pulaski County welcomes new finance director

PULASKI, Virginia, January 26, 2026 — Pulaski County has announced the hiring of Justin Martin as its new Finance Director, bringing extensive experience in local government finance, auditing and public administration to the role.

Martin joins Pulaski County by way of Carroll County, VA, where he has served as their Finance Director since 2021. In that position, he was responsible for overseeing the county’s financial operations, budgeting, accounting, and fiscal compliance. Prior to his tenure in Carroll County, Martin worked as an Audit Manager at Radford University, where he gained significant experience in financial oversight, internal controls and institutional accountability.

“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve Pulaski County and to contribute to the important work already underway”, Martin said. “I look forward to working collaboratively with county leadership, staff, elected officials and our partners to support the County’s goals and long-term financial stability.”

Martin holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Liberty University, a Graduate Certificate in Local Government Management from Virginia Tech, and a Bachelor of Business Administration (BA) in Accounting from Radford University. He also holds the designation of Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

“Pulaski County Administration is excited to have Mr. Martin join our team, and we are confident his experience, education and talents as a CPA and MPA will benefit the County and our operations on numerous levels”, stated Jonathan D. Sweet, County Administrator. “Justin has seen local government finance from every angle, from conducting preaudits and annual audits, to the development and implementation of county budgets and capital plans, his knowledgeable perspective is going ensure the County remains fiscally well managed.”

As Finance Director, Martin will oversee Pulaski County’s financial operations, including budget development, financial reporting, accounting functions and long-term fiscal planning. County officials expressed confidence that Martin’s strong background in public finance and local government management will support Pulaski County’s continued commitment to responsible stewardship of public resources.