Board & Commission Profiles

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Coastal Marine Advisory Council, Washington

Advises the Governor, the Legislature, and state and local agencies on coastal waters resource management issues on Washington's Pacific Coast, including policy, planning, and management.
Board Websitehttps://www.ezview.wa.gov/?alias=1962&pageid=37058
Policy AreaNatural Resources and Environment
Governor Appointments26
Total Board Positions26
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.143.050
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationNone
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: The law identifies representatives from a variety of coastal stakeholder interests, including: citizen, commercial fishing, conservation, economic development, education, energy, recreation, recreational fishing, ports, shellfish aquaculture, shipping, and science.

Coastal counties means Clallam, Jefferson, Grays Harbor and Pacific counties. Coastal waters means the waters of the Pacific Ocean seaward from Cape Flattery south to Cape Disappointment from mean high tide seaward two hundred miles.

Member List

Coastal Marine Advisory Council, Washington
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 VACANT Citizen from a coastal community
2 Blake, Brian 02/08/2024 10/07/2025 Representative of coastal commercial fishing
3 Thevik, Larry 07/05/2022 10/07/2025 Representative of coastal commercial fishing
4 VACANT Representative from a coastal conservation group
5 Robinson, Michele 04/15/2022 10/07/2025 Representative from coastal economic development group
6 Dolsak, Nives 11/18/2024 10/07/2028 Representative from an educational institution
7 Meinig, Christian 11/20/2023 10/07/2027 Representative from coastal energy industries or organizations
8 Polagye, Brian 11/20/2023 10/07/2026 Representative from energy industries or organizations
9 Steelquist, Peter 08/10/2023 10/07/2025 Representative of coastal recreation
10 Anderson, Philip 02/08/2024 10/07/2027 Representative of coastal recreational fishing
11 Beugli, David 11/18/2024 10/07/2028 Representative of coastal shellfish aquaculture
12 VACANT Representative from coastal shipping industry
13 Arkema, Katherine 11/20/2023 10/07/2027 Representative from a science organization
14 Zimmerman, Mara 11/20/2023 10/07/2027 Representative from Washington Coastal Sustainable Salmon Partnership
15 Bold, Molly 02/08/2024 10/07/2025 Representative from a coastal port
16 Dalan, Garrett 05/13/2022 10/07/2025 Representative of Grays Harbor Marine Resources Committee
17 Fleck, William 04/15/2022 10/07/2025 Representative of North Pacific Marine Resources Committee
18 Nordin, Michael 01/23/2023 10/07/2025 Representative of Pacific Marine Resources Committee
19 Culbertson, Paula 05/02/2022 10/07/2025 Representative of Wahkiakum Marine Resources Committee
20 Scales, Kathryn 11/18/2024 10/07/2025 Representative of Washington Sea Grant
21 Talebi, Bobbak 04/24/2024 10/07/2025 Representative of Department of Ecology
22 Niles, Corey 07/05/2022 10/07/2025 Representative of Department of Fish & Wildlife
23 Sessions, Carrie 10/12/2022 10/07/2025 Representative of the Governor's Office
24 Rechner, Michal 05/02/2022 10/07/2025 Representative of Department of Natural Resources
25 Bowman, Stephanie 01/24/2024 10/07/2025 Representative of the Department of Commerce
26 Niles, Matt 01/10/2024 10/07/2025 Representative of Washington State Parks
Apply to be a member of Coastal Marine Advisory Council, Washington

Collection Agency Board

Regulates collection agencies within the state and holds disciplinary hearings. The Board also recommends and adopts rules and regulations for administering the regulatory law.
Board Websitehttps://www.dol.wa.gov/business/collectionagency/colboard.html
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments4
Total Board Positions5
Statutory AuthorityRCW 19.16.280
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation$50 per day, plus travel and per diem
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Two licensees actively engaged in the collection agency business for a minimum of five years in Washington state and two members of the general public. No board member shall be employed by or have any interest in, directly or indirectly, as owner, partner, officer, director, agent, stockholder, or attorney, any collection agency in which any other board member is employed by or has such an interest. In addition, no member shall hold any other elective or appointive state or federal office.

Member List

Collection Agency Board
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
2 Leonard, Samuel 09/11/2024 12/31/2026 General Public
3 Smith, Denice 01/01/2024 12/31/2027 General Public
4 Case, Mark 01/08/2021 12/31/2024 Licensed Collection Agent
5 Murphy, Justin 12/01/2023 12/31/2025 Licensed Collection
Agent
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Columbia Basin College Board of Trustees

Establishes and reviews college policies and oversees the general management of Columbia Basin College. The Board also sets the college's strategic direction, approves budgets, and represents the public interest and functions to ensure the basic fiscal integrity of the college.
Board Websitehttps://www.columbiabasin.edu/connect/about-cbc/our-leadership/board-of-trustees.html
Policy AreaEducation
Governor Appointments5
Total Board Positions5
Statutory AuthorityRCW 28B.50.100
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
CompensationExpenses only
Term Length (years)5
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Trustees must be a resident and qualified elector of the college district and may not be an employee of the community and technical college system, a member of the board of directors of any school district, or a member of the governing board of any public or private educational institution.

The governor shall give consideration to geographical diversity, and representing labor, business, women, and racial and ethnic minorities.

Member List

Columbia Basin College Board of Trustees
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Bredt, Ofelia 10/01/2021 09/30/2026 General Public
2 Jackson, Kedrich 10/19/2017 09/30/2022 General Public
3 Page, Allyson 11/21/2018 09/30/2023 General Public
4 Siler, Holly 01/23/2020 09/30/2024 General Public
5 Harper, Kimberly 10/01/2020 09/30/2025 General Public
Apply to be a member of Columbia Basin College Board of Trustees

Columbia River Gorge Commission

Develops and implements policies and programs that protect and enhance the scenic, natural, cultural and recreational resources of the Gorge, while encouraging growth within existing urban areas of the Gorge and allowing development outside urban areas consistent with resource protection; sets policy for protecting the non-federal lands in the Gorge; serves as the appeals board for Scenic Area land use decisions issued by a county or by the Commission’s Executive Director and challenged by another party; works with Gorge counties who administer the land use ordinances that implement the Management Plan; and certifies grants and loans by Oregon and Washington's Investment Boards to encourage economic growth in the Gorge.
Board Websitehttps://www.gorgecommission.org/
Policy AreaOutdoor Recreation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments3
Total Board Positions6
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.97.025
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
Compensationsubsistence allowance and travel expenses
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Residents of the state of Washington, at least one whom shall be a resident of the scenic area as defined in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act. Each member appointed by the governor shall be subject to confirmation by the Washington state senate and shall serve at the pleasure of the governor until their term shall expire or until a disqualifying change in residence.

Member List

Columbia River Gorge Commission
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Meninick, Jerry 06/27/2023 06/12/2027 General Public
2 Pitt, Pah-tu 06/13/2024 06/12/2028 General Public
3 Weissfeld, Amy 01/03/2022 06/12/2025 General Public/Resident
Of Scenic Area
3 Weissfeld, Amy 01/03/2022 06/12/2025 General Public/Resident
Of Scenic Area
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Commercial Aviation Work Group

To provide a comprehensive investigation of airport capacity in the state and the best way to address aviation needs in the context of overall state transportation needs in the next 20 years using independent verifiable data.
Board Websitehttps://www.aviationworkgroup.com/members/
Policy AreaTransportation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments19
Total Board Positions19
Statutory AuthorityRCW 14.40.010
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation
Term Length (years)
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: The governor shall appoint 19 voting members

Member List

Commercial Aviation Work Group
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Ghouse, Arif 01/30/2024 06/30/2026 Rep. of commercial service airports and ports - port located in a county with a population of 2,000,000 or more
2 Mueller, Rich 01/30/2024 06/30/2024 Rep of commercial service airports and ports - port in eastern WA with an airport runway of at least 13,500 feet in length
3 Krauter, Lawrence 01/30/2024 06/30/2025 Rep of commercial service airports or ports - eastern WA located in a county with population of 400,000 or more
4 Taft, Donald 01/30/2024 06/30/2026 Rep of an association of ports association
5 Brookman, Benjamin 11/22/2024 06/30/2025 Rep. from the airline industry or business dependent upon air service
6 Riordan, Charles 01/30/2024 06/30/2024 Rep from the airline industry or business dependent upon air service
7 Strege, Neil 01/30/2024 06/30/2025 Rep. from a statewide business assocation
8 Waldow, Jason 04/04/2024 06/30/2026 Citizen rep. - Eastern WA - must represent the public interests in the communities that are included in the work group's site research and understand the impacts of a large commercial aviation facility on a community
9 Wirt, Gary 09/30/2024 06/30/2025 Citizen rep. - Eastern WA - must represent the public interests in the communities that are included in the work group's site research and understand the impacts of a large commercial aviation facility on a community
10 Crank, Alicia 01/30/2024 06/30/2025 Citizen rep. - Western WA - must represent the public interersts in the communities that are included in the work group's site research and understand the impacts of a large commercial aviation facility on a community
11 Reuben, Geetanjali 01/30/2024 06/30/2026 Citizen rep. - Western WA - must represent the public interests in the communities that are included in the work group's site research and understand the impacts of a large commercial aviation facility on a community
12 Dunham, Oris 04/04/2024 06/30/2024 Citizen rep. - must represent the public interests in the communities that are included in the work group's site research and understand the impacts of a large commercial aviation facility on a community
13 Nordby, Evan 04/04/2024 06/30/2025 Citizen rep. - must represent the public interests in the communities that are included in the work group's site research and understand the impacts of a large commercial aviation facility on a community
14 VACANT Citizen rep. - must represent the public interests in the communities that are included in the work group's site research and understand the impacts of a large commercial aviation facility on a community
15 VACANT Rep. from a freight forwarding industry
16 VACANT Rep. from a trucking industry
17 Lee, Ali 11/18/2024 06/30/2025 Rep. from a community organization that understands the impacts of a large commercial aviation facility on a community
18 Batayola, Maria 09/30/2024 06/30/2026 Rep. from a statewide environmental organization
19 VACANT Rep. from a statewide environmental organization
Apply to be a member of Commercial Aviation Work Group

Community and Technical Colleges, State Board for

Governs and oversees the state's community and technical college system. The Board prepares and submits to Governor the budget for community and technical college system, and disburses funds to the 30 colleges. They also establish standards for staffing, financial procedures, curriculum, and degree and admission policies.
Board Websitehttps://www.sbctc.edu/about/board/board-member-profiles.aspx
Policy AreaEducation
Governor Appointments9
Total Board Positions9
Statutory AuthorityRCW 28B.50.050
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
Compensation
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: consist of nine members who represent the geographic diversity of the state, and who shall be appointed by the governor, with the consent of the senate. At least two members shall reside east of the Cascade mountains. In making these appointments, the governor shall attempt to provide geographic balance and give consideration to representing labor, business, women, and racial and ethnic minorities, among the membership of the board. At least one member of the board shall be from business and at least one member of the board shall be from labor.

Member List

Community and Technical Colleges, State Board for
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Yim, Yongmi 10/18/2024 09/30/2028 General Public
2 Valadez, Martin 10/13/2023 09/30/2027 General Public/Eastern Washington
3 Reich, Jay 10/01/2020 09/30/2024 General Public
4 Donner, Crystal 10/01/2021 09/30/2025 Business
5 Titus, Kady 06/12/2023 09/30/2026 General Public/Eastern WA
6 Mason-Placek, Chelsea 01/12/2023 09/30/2026 General Public/Labor
7 Bagherpour, Ben 10/01/2021 09/30/2025 General Public
8 Hogans, Mack 10/13/2023 09/30/2027 General Public
9 Baca, Bernal 04/08/2024 09/30/2027 General Public
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Conservation Commission

Coordinates with all 45 conservation districts in Washington State to provide incentive-based programs that make it easier and more affordable for private landowners to implement conservation on their property. The Commission support conservation districts through financial and technical assistance; administrative and operational oversight; program coordination; and promotion of district activities and services.
Board Websitehttps://www.scc.wa.gov/commission-members
Policy AreaNatural Resources and Environment
Governor Appointments2
Total Board Positions10
Statutory AuthorityRCW 89.08.030
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation$100 per day plus per diem
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Two members (out of 10) shall be appointed by the governor, one of whom shall be a landowner or operator of a farm. At least two of the three elected members shall be landowners or operators of a farm and shall be elected as herein provided.

Member List

Conservation Commission
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Williams, Daryl 08/09/2021 06/06/2025 General Public
2 Kearney, Cheryl 10/04/2023 06/06/2027 General Public - Landowner or Operator of a Farm
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Consumer Directed Employer Rate Setting Board

Under long-term care services, a rate-setting board is established to evaluate and propose changes in the rates paid to the consumer direct employers.
Board Websitehttps://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/stakeholders/consumer-directed-employer-rate-setting-board
Policy AreaLabor
Governor Appointments4
Total Board Positions14
Statutory AuthorityRCW 74.39A.530
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationExpense Reimbursement in Accordance with RCW 43.03.050 & 43.03.060
Term Length (years)2
Statutory Term LimitsNone
Member Requirements: A fourteen member Board is established, five of which are appointed by the Governor.

Member List

Consumer Directed Employer Rate Setting Board
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Hollimon, Cynthia 04/04/2024 03/31/2026 Governor’s Office Representative / Voting
2 Dustin, Georgiann 02/11/2022 03/31/2026 Representative from the State council on Aging /non-voting
3 Bowen, Tammy 05/14/2024 03/31/2026 Organization representing people with Intellectual or developmental disabilities / non-voting
4 VACANT Organization representing people with physical disabilities / non-voting
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Convention Center Public Facilities District, Washington State

Designs, constructs, operates, and promotes the Washington State Convention Center (WSCC), a convention and trade center in Seattle. Also provides economic and civic benefits for the people of Washington State.
Board Websitehttps://seattleconventioncenter.com/board-directors
Policy AreaTransportation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments3
Total Board Positions9
Statutory AuthorityRCW 36.100.020
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation$50 per day / Travel and Business Reimbursement
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: One of the governor's appointments must be representative of the lodging industry in the public facilities district. Three members must be appointed by the governor and the remaining members must be appointed by the county executive subject to confirmation by the county legislative authority. Of the members appointed by the governor, the speaker of the house of representatives and the majority leader of the senate must each recommend to the governor a person to be appointed to the board.

Member List

Convention Center Public Facilities District, Washington State
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Norwalk, Thomas 01/03/2023 07/30/2026 General Public
2 Gonzalez-Murillo, Susana 07/31/2020 07/30/2024 General Public
3 Schafer, Craig 09/30/2024 07/30/2028 Lodging Industry with in the public facilities district.
Apply to be a member of Convention Center Public Facilities District, Washington State

Covenant Homeownership Program Oversight Committee

The Covenant Homeownership Account and Program (CHAP) was established by HB 1474, (Chapter 340, Laws of 2023). That legislation gave the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions responsibility for establishing and supporting an ongoing CHAP oversight committee. The oversight committee will evaluate and review program activities carried out by the Washington State Housing Finance Committee. Those activities will include an initial report to the legislature and the oversight committee arising from a study of racist covenants and their economic impact on communities. That report may lead to the creation and administration of one or more special purpose credit programs to provide mortgage down payment and closing cost assistance for persons adversely affected by racist housing covenants the program is investigating. The CHAP oversight committee also may from time to time make recommendations to the Legislature.
Board Website
Policy AreaTransportation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments7
Total Board Positions7
Statutory AuthoritySSHB 1474
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation
Term Length (years)
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Governor appoints 7 members

Member List

Covenant Homeownership Program Oversight Committee
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Williams, Latrice 03/28/2024 06/30/2025 Eastern WA - person who meets the eligibility criteria for the special purpose credit program described in section 6 of this act
2 VACANT Representative of a community-based organization that specializes in the development of permanently affordable housing that serves persons who were commonly subject to unlawful exclusions contained in racially restrictive real estate covenants
3 Clark, Sarah 05/24/2024 06/30/2026 Western WA - person who meets the eligibility criteria for the special purpose credit program described in section 6 of this act
4 Smith, Darryl 11/16/2023 06/30/2026 Representative of an organization that operates a special purpose credit program, counseling service, or debt relief program that serves persons who were commonly subject to unlawful exclusions contained in racially restrictive real estate covenants as defined in section 3 of this act
5 Jefferson, Jasmyn 07/01/2024 06/30/2025 Representative of the real estate sales profession
6 Cox, Anthony 03/28/2024 06/30/2024 One representative of the home mortgage lending profession who has a minimum of five years' lending or underwriting experience
7 Malaba, Patience 11/16/2023 06/30/2025 Representative of the nonprofit affordable housing development industry
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Criminal Justice Training Commission

The purpose of the commission shall establish and administer standards and processes for certification, suspension, and decertification of peace officers and corrections officers. The commission shall provide programs and training that enhance the integrity, effectiveness, and professionalism of peace officers and corrections officers while helping to ensure that law enforcement and correctional services are delivered to the people of Washington in a manner that fully complies with the Constitutions and laws of this state and United States. In carrying out its duties, the commission shall strive to promote public trust and confidence in every aspect of the criminal justice system.
Board Websitehttps://www.cjtc.wa.gov/about/commisson-board-and-meetings
Policy AreaPublic Safety
Governor Appointments19
Total Board Positions21
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.101.030
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationRCW 43.03.240 and reimbursed travel expenses incurred under performance of duties RCW 43.03.050
Term Length (years)
Statutory Term Limits6 year terms

Member List

Criminal Justice Training Commission
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Snaza, Robert 07/01/2020 06/30/2026 Incumbent Sheriff
2 Scairpon, Erik 07/29/2022 06/30/2028 Incumbent Chief of Police
3 BARNES, DARRYL 08/10/2023 06/30/2029 Officer - at or below the level of first line supervisor
4 Anaya, Jeffrey 10/04/2021 06/30/2026 Officer - at or below the level of first line supervisor
5 Lockrem, Velma 03/09/2023 06/30/2026 Tribal Police officer - below the level of first line supervisor
6 Sapp, Penelope 07/16/2019 06/30/2025 State or County corrections Agency
7 Kaholokula, Rosemary 08/13/2024 06/30/2030 Incumbent County Prosecuting Attorney or Municipal Attorney
8 VACANT Public Defender
9 Dreveskracht, Ryan 12/14/2021 06/30/2026 Licensed Attorney - with background in investigation, advocating, teaching, training, or presiding over matters related to enhancing law enforcement practices and accountability, who has not been employed in law enforcement
10 Quinn, De'sean 07/01/2022 06/30/2028 Elected official of a local Government - who is not a sheriff or police chief and has not been employed in the last 10 years as a peace office or prosecutor in any jurisdiction.
11 Logue, Bart 12/14/2021 06/30/2026 Person with civilian oversight or auditing experience over law enforcement agencies.
12 Robinson, Kurtis 02/16/2021 06/30/2026 Community Member - not employed in law enforcement , east of the crest of the Cascade Mountains
13 Kendricks, Walter 10/04/2021 06/30/2026 Community Member - not employed in law enforcement , east of the crest of the Cascade Mountains
14 Hunter, Nickeia 10/04/2021 06/30/2027 Community Member - from a historically underrepresented community or communities
15 Joseph, Sonia 10/22/2021 06/30/2025 Community Member - from a historically underrepresented community or communities
16 Pickup, Trishandra 08/10/2023 06/30/2029 Community Member - from a historically underrepresented community or communities
17 Thomas, Annalesa 10/22/2021 06/30/2027 Community Member - not employed in law enforcement
18 Johnson, Katrina 08/13/2024 06/30/2030 Community Member - not employed in law enforcement
19 Reynon, Timothy 02/16/2021 06/30/2026 One Tribal Chair, board member, councilmember or enrolled member from a federally recognized tribe with active certification agreement under RCW 43.101 who is not a sheriff and has not been employed in the last 10 years as a peace officer or prosecutor in any jurisdiction
20 Roske, Ken 07/29/2022 06/30/2027 Alternate incumbent chief of police- non voting
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