Board & Commission Profiles

Below you will find detailed information on each state board and commission to which Gov. Inslee has appointment authority. Click below to view the boards -- these profiles will provide you with the detailed information about each board, including board members. You can also view all recently appointed board members.

If you have additional questions about boards and commissions please contact the Office of the Governor at (360)902-4111 or email.

Boards and Commissions

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Tobacco Settlement Authority

Makes decisions relating to the issuance and ongoing compliance of the bonds that are backed by the state's tobacco settlement funds, which are annual payments from tobacco manufacturers from the 1998 settlement of the national tobacco litigation.
Board Websitehttp://www.tsa-wa.org/who.htm
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments5
Total Board Positions5
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.340.020
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationTravel expenses
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: None specified by law.

Member List

Tobacco Settlement Authority
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Vyhmeister, Ken 06/02/2022 06/01/2026 General Public
2 Prystowsky, Elya 06/07/2022 05/03/2026 General Public
3 Opitz, Wolfgang 05/13/2022 05/03/2026 General Public
4 Dewberry, Carla 05/05/2004 General Public
5 Krejci, James 05/06/2024 05/03/2028 General Public
Apply to be a member of Tobacco Settlement Authority

Tourism Marketing Authority Board of Directors, Washington

The Washington Tourism Marketing Authority is responsible for contracting for statewide tourism marketing services that promote tourism on behalf of the citizens of the state, and for managing the authority’s financial resources.
Board Websitehttps://thewtma.org/board/
Policy AreaTransportation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments9
Total Board Positions13
Statutory AuthoritySB 5251
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationExpense reimbursement solely from the funds of the authority
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term LimitsNone
Member Requirements: Nine representatives with expertise in the tourism industry and related businesses including, but not limited to, hotel, restaurant, outdoor recreation, attractions, retail, and rental car businesses. Appointments by the Governor must reflect diversity in geography, size of business, gender, and ethnicity. No county may have more than two appointments and no city may have more than one appointment. No board member may serve on the board of an organization that could be considered for a contract authorized by the Washington Tourism Marketing Authority.

Member List

Tourism Marketing Authority Board of Directors, Washington
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Turner, Tiffany 07/01/2021 06/30/2025 Representative with expertise in Tourism Industry: Hotel
2 Anton, Anthony 07/01/2021 06/30/2025 Representative with expertise in Tourism Industry: Restaurant
3 Loucky, Jaime 10/29/2021 06/30/2025 Representative with expertise in Tourism Industry: Outdoor Recreation
4 Rodriguez, Reynaldo 10/13/2023 06/30/2025 Representative with expertise in Tourism Industry: Attractions
5 Patel, Vijaya 07/29/2022 06/30/2026 Representative with expertise in Tourism Industry: Retail
6 Sbarbaro, Chris 01/18/2023 06/30/2026 Representative with expertise in Tourism Industry: Rental Car
7 Massey, Marsha 07/29/2022 06/30/2026 Representative with expertise in Tourism Industry
8 DiLembo, Linda 11/18/2024 06/30/2026 Representative with expertise in Tourism Industry
9 Cooper, Trevon 10/13/2023 06/30/2026 Representative with expertise in Tourism Industry
Apply to be a member of Tourism Marketing Authority Board of Directors, Washington

Traffic Safety Commission

Promotes traffic safety through reducing traffic fatalities and injuries to zero by 2030. The Commission leads statewide efforts and builds partnerships through law enforcement support and roadway engineering solutions.
Board Websitehttps://wtsc.wa.gov/commissioners/
Policy AreaOutdoor Recreation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments3
Total Board Positions10
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.59.030
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation
Term Length (years)0
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: The governor appoints a representative of the Association of Washington Cities, a member of the Association of Counties, and a representative of the judiciary.

Member List

Traffic Safety Commission
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Low, Sam 02/12/2021 01/01/2075 Association of Counties
2 Steele, George 07/12/2017 01/01/2075 Judiciary
3 Herbig, Nigel 05/14/2024 01/01/2075 Association of Washington Cities Representative
Apply to be a member of Traffic Safety Commission

Transportation Commission

Provides oversight to ensure the Department delivers quality transportation facilities and establishes policy for the Department of Transportation. The Commission also serves as the Board of Directors to the Department of Transportation.
Board Websitehttps://wstc.wa.gov/commissioners/
Policy AreaTransportation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments7
Total Board Positions7
Statutory AuthorityRCW 47.01.051
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
CompensationReimbursement and $100 per day
Term Length (years)6
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: The governor appoints seven members; four members of the commission shall reside in the western part of the state and three members shall reside in the eastern part of the state as divided north and south by the summit of the Cascade mountains. No more than two members of the commission shall reside in the same county. No elective state official, state officer or state employee shall be a member of the commission. No member shall be appointed for more than two consecutive terms.

Member List

Transportation Commission
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Young, Deborah 07/01/2022 06/30/2028 Western WA
2 Baldwin, JC 07/03/2023 06/30/2029 Eastern WA
3 Fukai, Kelly 07/01/2020 06/30/2026 Eastern WA
4 Batra, Shiv 07/01/2019 06/30/2025 Western WA
5 Grant, Nicole 11/28/2022 06/30/2027 Western WA
6 Restucci, James 07/01/2024 06/30/2030 Eastern WA
7 Jennings, Roy 07/01/2019 06/30/2025 Western WA
Apply to be a member of Transportation Commission

Transportation Improvement Board

Fosters state investment in quality local transportation projects. The Board distributes grant funding and selects transportation projects that best address the criteria of the funding program. These programs include the Urban Arterial Program, Arterial Preservation Program, Small City Preservation Program, Sidewalk Program, Small City Arterial Program, and Road Transfer Program. The TIB is also responsible for the final selection of programs and projects funded from the Central Puget Sound public transportation account; public transportation account; and the intermodal surface transportation efficiency act of 1991.
Board Websitehttp://www.tib.wa.gov/board/board.cfm
Policy AreaTransportation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments1
Total Board Positions21
Statutory AuthorityRCW 47.26.121
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: A state employee with responsibility for transportation policy, planning, or funding.

Member List

Transportation Improvement Board
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Roberson, Ruth 11/10/2020 06/30/2022 Appointed by Governor
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Traumatic Brain Injury Council

Serves in an advisory capacity to the Governor, the Legislature, and the Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services by bringing together expertise from the public and private sector to help address the diverse needs of individuals with traumatic brain injuries. The Council is composed of 25 members from the public and private sector and includes individuals with TBI, medical professionals serving individuals living with TBI, human service providers, family members of individuals with TBI, caregivers serving individuals with TBI and state agency representative.
Board Websitehttps://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/traumatic-brain-injury/tbi-washington-state-advisory-council
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments13
Total Board Positions25
Statutory AuthorityRCW 74.31.020
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationReimbursement and per diem
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: The following members shall be appointed by the governor: (I) A representative from a Native American tribe located in Washington state (ii) Two representatives from a nonprofit organization serving individuals with traumatic brain injury; (iii) An individual with expertise in working with children with traumatic brain injuries; (iv) A physician who has experience working with individuals with traumatic brain injuries; (v) A neuropsychologist who has experience working with persons with traumatic brain injuries; (vi) A social worker or clinical psychologist who has experience in working with persons who have sustained traumatic brain injuries; (vii) A rehabilitation specialist, such as a speech pathologist, vocational rehabilitation counselor, occupational therapist, or physical therapist who has experience working with persons with traumatic brain injuries; (viii) Two persons who are individuals with a traumatic brain injury; (ix) Two persons who are family members of individuals with traumatic brain injuries; and (x) Two members of the public who have experience with issues related to the causes of traumatic brain injuries

Member List

Traumatic Brain Injury Council
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
6 Kahlo, Tracy 08/24/2023 07/20/2026 Nonprofit serving individuals with TBI
12 VACANT Representative of a Native American Tribe
14 VACANT Nonprofit serving individuals with TBI
15 VACANT Neuropsychologist with experience working with persons with TBI
16 Anderson, Chad 08/24/2023 07/20/2026 Social worker or
clinical psychologist
with experience working with persons with TBI
17 Brummett, Taylor 08/24/2023 07/20/2026 Rehabilitation specialist with experience working with persons with TBI
18 Nolte, Daphne 08/24/2023 07/20/2025 Family Member of Individuals with TBI
19 Medina, Amber 08/05/2021 07/20/2024 Person with TBI
20 Sullivan-Kersey, Amanda 09/12/2022 07/20/2025 General public with experience in TBI issues
21 Terlinchamp, Julia 08/24/2023 07/20/2026 Person with TBI
22 Mehrnoosh, Nicholas 11/09/2021 07/20/2024 General public with
experience in TBI issues
23 Salvoni, Montana 11/15/2021 07/20/2022 Family Member of Individuals with TBI
25 VACANT Expertise in working with children with TBI
26 VACANT Physician with experience working with persons with TBI
Apply to be a member of Traumatic Brain Injury Council

Uniform Law Commission

Drafts and recommends uniform laws on subjects in which uniformity of legislation in the various states is desirable. The Commission was formed for the promotion of uniformity of legislation in the United States.
Board Websitehttp://ulc.wa.gov/Membership.htm
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments5
Total Board Positions7
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.56.010
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationTravel expenses only
Term Length (years)0
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: The governor shall appoint three qualified persons. A qualified person is defined as a resident of the state of Washington and a member of the state bar association of this or another state, who is or has been a judge, law professor, legislator, or practicing attorney.

The governor may also appoint to the commission any person who has served at least twenty years on the commission and who is a life member in the national conference of commissioners on uniform state laws or its successor.

The code reviser shall also serve as a member of the commission.

Member List

Uniform Law Commission
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Appelwick, Marlin 10/29/1985 Life Member
2 Ramasastry, Anita 04/25/2002 Life Member
3 Radosevich, Michele 01/01/2015 General Public
4 Pedersen, Jamie 03/30/2010 General Public
5 Cooper, Dennis 04/15/2010 Life Member
6 Boxx, Karen 08/18/2022 01/01/2075 General Public
Apply to be a member of Uniform Law Commission

Universal Health Care Commission

The universal health care commission is established to create immediate and impactful changes in the health care access and delivery system in Washington and to prepare the state for the creation of a health care system that provides coverage and access for all Washington residents through a unified financing system once the necessary federal authority has become available.
Board Websitehttps://www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/who-we-are/universal-health-care-commission
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments7
Total Board Positions7
Statutory AuthorityRCW 41.05.840
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation
Term Length (years)
Statutory Term Limits3
Member Requirements: The commission consists of 14 members, seven of which are appointed by the Governor.

Member List

Universal Health Care Commission
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Mandal, Bidisha 10/29/2021 07/25/2023 Knowledge and experience regarding health care coverage, access, and financing, or other relevant expertise
2 Vasquez, Stella 10/29/2021 07/25/2023 Knowledge and experience regarding health care coverage, access, and financing, or other relevant expertise
3 VACANT Knowledge and experience regarding health care coverage, access, and financing, or other relevant expertise
4 Shidane, Mohamed 10/29/2021 07/25/2024 Knowledge and experience regarding health care coverage, access, and financing, or other relevant expertise
5 Gomez, Nicole 10/29/2021 07/25/2023 Consumer representative
6 Lowe, Vicki 11/01/2021 07/25/2024 An individual representing tribal governments with knowledge of the Indian health care delivery in the state-Chair
Apply to be a member of Universal Health Care Commission

Utilities and Transportation Commission

Regulates rates, services, facilities, and practices of state's investor-owned utility and transportation companies to protect consumers ensuring that utility and transportation services are fairly priced, available, reliable, and safe. The Commission also regulates businesses including electric, telecommunications, natural gas, and water, and in-state household movers, solid waste carriers, private ferries, and inter-city busses.
Board Websitehttps://www.utc.wa.gov/about-us/commissioners
Policy AreaClimate and Energy
Governor Appointments3
Total Board Positions3
Statutory AuthorityRCW 80.01.010
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
CompensationSalaried
Term Length (years)6
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: The commission shall be composed of three members appointed by the governor. No more than two members can belong to the same political party.

Member List

Utilities and Transportation Commission
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Doumit, Milton 01/03/2023 01/01/2029 Republican
2 Danner, David 01/02/2019 01/01/2025 Democrat
3 Rendahl, Ann 01/02/2021 01/01/2027 Democrat
Apply to be a member of Utilities and Transportation Commission

Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee

Serves in an advisory capacity to the Governor and Director of the Department of Veterans Affairs on state programs related to veterans, their dependents, and survivors.
Board Websitehttp://www.dva.wa.gov/about-wdva/veterans-affairs-advisory-committee
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments17
Total Board Positions17
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.60A.080
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationPer Diem
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: The governor appoints seventeen members, consisting of:
(a) One representative of the Washington soldiers' home and colony at Orting and one representative of the Washington veterans' home at Retsil.
(b) One representative each from the three congressionally chartered or nationally recognized veterans service organizations as listed in the current "Directory of Veterans Service Organizations" published by the VA with the largest number of active members in the state of Washington as determined by the director.
(c) Ten members representing congressionally chartered or nationally recognized veterans service organizations listed in the Directory and having at least one active chapter within the state of Washington.
(d) Two members shall be veterans at large.
Organizations submit up to three nominees to the DVA director who forwards them to the governor. In making the appointments, the governor shall consider these recommendations or request additional nominations. No organization shall have more than one official representative on the committee at any one time.
*No member may serve more than two consecutive terms, with vacancy appointments to an unexpired term not considered as a term.*

Member List

Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Wallace, William 09/09/2022 07/01/2026 American Legion (Large Org.)
2 Black, Sr., Ronald 07/02/2024 07/01/2028 Veterans Service Organization Rep.
3 warren, odis 03/28/2024 07/01/2026 Veterans Service Organization Rep.
4 Haskins, Heinz 01/24/2024 07/01/2026 Disabled American Veterans (Large Org.)
5 VACANT Veterans Service Organization Rep.
6 Fugich, Jerry 08/15/2024 07/01/2028 VFW (Large Org.)
7 Willis, Shellie 10/26/2023 07/01/2027 Veteran At Large
8 Nichols, Cathrene 10/26/2023 07/01/2027 Veteran At Large
9 Nabors, Ryan 10/26/2023 07/01/2024 Veterans Service Organization Rep.
10 Durnen, Shawn 11/16/2023 07/01/2025 At-Large Liaison to State Veterans' Home
11 Herrera, Paul 09/09/2022 07/01/2026 At-Large Liaison to State Veterans' Home
12 VACANT Veterans Service Organization Rep.
13 Reddick, Tracy 10/26/2023 07/01/2027 Veterans Service Organization Rep.
14 Morrison, Ryan 03/28/2024 07/01/2025 Veterans Service Organization Rep.
15 Whitman, Charles 10/26/2023 07/01/2027 Veterans Service Organization Rep.
16 Cummins, Gerald 08/15/2024 07/01/2028 Veterans Service Organization Rep.
17 VACANT Veterans Service Organization Rep.
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Veterinary Board of Governors

Examines candidates for licensing and registration, and investigates and holds hearings on violations of the regulatory law. They also recommend and adopt rules and regulations for administering the regulatory law.
Board Websitehttps://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/ProfessionsNewReneworUpdate/Veterinarian/BoardInformation
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments9
Total Board Positions9
Statutory AuthorityRCW 18.92.021
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation$50 per day, plus per diem
Term Length (years)5
Statutory Term LimitsTwo consecutive full terms
Member Requirements: The board shall consist of nine members. The governor appoints six active and licensed practitioners of veterinary medicine, surgery, and dentistry with no more than two from same congressional district, and one general public member. Additionally, the governor shall appoint one licensed veterinary technician, and one licensed veterinary technician or licensed veterinarian.

At the time of their appointment the licensed members of the board must be actual residents of the state in active practice as licensed practitioners of veterinary medicine, surgery, and dentistry, or employed as a licensed veterinary technician, as applicable.

Member List

Veterinary Board of Governors
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Sanchez, Andrea 03/11/2022 12/24/2026 Veterinarian
2 Senestraro, Aja 02/17/2023 12/24/2027 Veterinarian
3 Sellon, Debra 11/23/2021 12/24/2025 Veterinarian
4 Haigh, Kathryn 03/11/2022 12/24/2026 Veterinarian
5 Vang, Dordor 02/17/2023 12/24/2027 Veterinarian
6 Knoke, Rebecca 12/25/2019 12/24/2024 General Public
7 Morgan, Kim 02/17/2023 12/24/2027 Veterinary Technician
8 VACANT Veterinarian
9 Bibi, Katherine 10/12/2023 12/24/2026 Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician
Apply to be a member of Veterinary Board of Governors

Volunteer Firefighters and Reserve Officers, Board for

Administers the Volunteer Firefighters and Reserve Officers' Relief and Pension Act.
Board Websitehttps://bvff.wa.gov/about-us/biographies
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments5
Total Board Positions5
Statutory AuthorityRCW 41.24.250
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation$50 per meeting attended
Term Length (years)6
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Members of a fire department covered by the Volunteer Firefighters Relief and Pension Act, no two from the same congressional district.

Member List

Volunteer Firefighters and Reserve Officers, Board for
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Vancamp, Brian 06/02/2017 06/01/2023 Firefighter or Reserve Officer
2 Haglin, Phineas 03/22/2021 06/01/2025 Firefighter or Reserve Officer
3 Walling, Miland 06/16/2015 06/01/2021 Firefighter or Reserve Officer
4 Spani, Martin 08/09/2016 07/21/2022 Firefighter or Reserve Officer
5 Smith, Debora 07/02/2019 07/21/2024 Firefighter or Reserve Officer
Apply to be a member of Volunteer Firefighters and Reserve Officers, Board for

Walla Walla Community College Board of Trustees

Establishes and reviews college policies and oversees the general management of Walla Walla Community 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.wwcc.edu/about/leadership/board-of-trustees/
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

Walla Walla Community College Board of Trustees
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Burt, Timothy 11/10/2020 09/30/2025 General Public
2 Liberty, Michelle 10/25/2019 09/30/2024 General Public
3 Warren, William 12/19/2023 09/30/2028 General Public
4 VACANT General Public
5 Leer, Tara 11/19/2021 09/30/2026 General Public
Apply to be a member of Walla Walla Community College Board of Trustees

Washington Employee Ownership Commission

The Washington employee ownership commission is created to oversee and develop the Washington employee ownership program within the Department of Commerce.
Board Websitehttps://www.commerce.wa.gov/program-index-2/washington-employee-ownership-program-eop-commission/
Policy AreaTransportation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments7
Total Board Positions7
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.330.592
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation
Term Length (years)
Statutory Term Limits

Member List

Washington Employee Ownership Commission
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Williamson, Joel 01/10/2024 06/30/2027 Representative of a worker cooperative business
2 Nestegard, Joseph 01/10/2024 06/30/2027 Representative of an employee stock ownership plan business
3 Carstens, Philip 03/14/2024 06/30/2025 Economic development expert, from the private sector, with employee ownership knowledge and experience
4 McNamara, John 01/10/2024 06/30/2027 Representative from a statewide business association
5 Seo, Dong Soo Michael 01/10/2024 06/30/2025 Representative from a financial institution with expertise in assisting businesses transitioning into an employee ownership structure
6 Foucrier, Tamsin 01/10/2024 06/30/2027 Economic development expert, from the public sector
7 Womack, Linda 03/14/2024 06/30/2027 Representative from the department of commerce
Apply to be a member of Washington Employee Ownership Commission

Washington Saves Governing Board

The governing board shall design and administer the Washington Saves program for the exclusive benefit of individual participants and beneficiaries with the care and skill of a knowledgeable, prudent individual.
Board Website
Policy AreaLabor
Governor Appointments9
Total Board Positions15
Statutory AuthorityESSB 6069
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation
Term Length (years)
Statutory Term Limits3 year terms. Members may serve for second 3 year term at the discretion of the Governor. May serve up to two terms over the course of their lifetime.
Member Requirements: The governing board is comprised of 15 members and the Governor appoints 9 members

Member List

Washington Saves Governing Board
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 VACANT Member representing the securities industry
2 VACANT Member representing the insurance industry
3 VACANT Member who is a certified financial planner recommended by the national association of insurance and financial advisors of Washington
4 VACANT Member representing the interests of small, independent businesses in Washington
5 VACANT Member representing the interests of minority-owned and women-owned businesses in Washington
6 VACANT Member representing the Washington asset building coalition
7 VACANT Member representing a retirement advocacy organization
8 VACANT Member representing covered employees
9 VACANT Member representing covered employers
Apply to be a member of Washington Saves Governing Board