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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Lake Washington Institute of Technology Board of Trustees

Establishes and reviews college policies and oversees the general management of the Lower Columbia 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.lwtech.edu/about/trustees/board-members/
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: Three general public members, one member representing business and one member representing labor.

All 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

Lake Washington Institute of Technology Board of Trustees
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Scott, Randall 10/03/2022 09/30/2027 Labor Representative
2 Graceffo, Elisa 10/14/2024 09/30/2029 General Public
3 Malte, Robert 10/02/2023 09/30/2028 General Public
4 Wildfong, Laura 10/01/2021 09/30/2026 Business Representative
5 Suk, John 10/01/2021 09/30/2025 General Public
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Landscape Architects, Board of Registration for

Examines candidates for licensure or registration and holds disciplinary hearings. The Board also recommends adoption of rules and regulations for administering the regulatory laws.
Board Websitehttps://www.dol.wa.gov/business/landscapearchitects/laboardmembers.html
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments5
Total Board Positions5
Statutory AuthorityRCW 18.96.040
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation$50 per day, plus travel and per diem
Term Length (years)6
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Four landscape architects; one public member who is not a past or present member of any other state licensing board, and who does not make his or her own livelihood from, nor have a parent, spouse, or child make their respective livelihood from providing landscape architecture services.

Member List

Landscape Architects, Board of Registration for
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Solorio, Lindsey 09/06/2023 09/05/2029 Landscape Architect
2 Anderson, Jason 09/22/2023 09/05/2029 Landscape Architect
3 Lapierre, Curtis 04/28/2020 09/05/2025 Landscape Architect
4 Robinson-Losey, Sharon 04/16/2021 09/05/2026 General Public
5 Crabill, Daren 09/07/2021 09/05/2027 Landscape Architect
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Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Plan 2 Retirement Board

Studies pension issues and serves in a fiduciary capacity of the Leoff Plan 2 retirement plan, and sets contribution rates. The Board also recommends pension policy to the Legislature in the interest of the members and beneficiaries of LEOFF Plan 2.
Board Websitehttps://leoff.wa.gov/about-us/board-members
Policy AreaLabor
Governor Appointments11
Total Board Positions11
Statutory AuthorityRCW 41.26.715
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationReimbursed for travel and education expenses
Term Length (years)6
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: This is an eleven member board appointed by the Governor. Three board members shall be active law enforcement officers who are participating in the plan. The law enforcement office board member shall be appointed by the Governor from a list provided by a recognized statewide council whose membership consists exclusively of guilds, associations, and unions representing state and local government police officers, deputies, and sheriffs and excludes federal law enforcement officers. Three board members shall be active fire fighters who are participating in the plan. The fire fighters board member shall be appointed by the Governor from a list provided by a recognized statewide council affiliated with an international association representing the interest of fire fighters. Three of the board members shall be representatives of employers and shall be appointed by the Governor. One board member shall be a member of the House of Representatives who is appointed by the Governor based on the recommendation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives. One board member shall be a member of the senate who is appointed by the Governor based on the recommendation of the Majority leader of the Senate.
*Term Information*
Law enforcement officer and firefighter board members serve terms of six years.
Employer representative board members serve terms of four years.
Legislative board members serve terms of two years, which begin on January 1st of odd-numbered years.

Member List

Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Plan 2 Retirement Board
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Granneman, Jason 07/01/2021 06/30/2027 Law Enforcement
2 Rose-Watson, Tarina 07/01/2019 06/30/2025 Law Enforcement
3 Stidham, Darell 08/31/2023 06/30/2029 Law Enforcement
4 Johnston, Mark 07/01/2019 06/30/2025 Fire Fighter
5 Lawson, Dennis 08/10/2023 06/30/2029 Fire Fighter
6 Johnson, Alexander 07/01/2021 06/30/2027 Fire Fighter
7 Burney, Steven 01/03/2022 06/30/2025 Employer
8 Opitz, Wolfgang 07/01/2024 06/30/2028 Employer
9 McElligott, Patrick 08/10/2023 06/30/2027 Employer
10 Bergquist, Steve 07/03/2023 12/31/2024 Must be a member of the House of Representatives and recommended by the Speaker of the House
11 Holy, Jeff 07/12/2023 12/31/2024 Member of the Senate and must be recommended by the majority leader
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Legal Foundation of Washington

Administers and funds programs from interest on Lawyer's Trust Accounts (IOLTA), as directed by the Supreme Court. The Legal Foundation uses these funds to provide time and other available resources to civil legal aid programs to assist low-income people and the most vulnerable to overcome barriers in the civil justice system. The Foundation manages legal problems such as family safety, housing, health, and employment.
Board Websitehttps://legalfoundation.org/about/leadership/
Policy AreaPublic Safety
Governor Appointments3
Total Board Positions9
Statutory AuthoritySupreme Court
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationReimbursement of expenses
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limitsno more than 2 consecutive terms
Member Requirements: The members of the Legal Foundation of Washington board are appointed by the Governor, the Washington State Bar Association Board of Governors, and the Washington Supreme Court. They are eligible for a two year term and eligible for re-appointment once.

Member List

Legal Foundation of Washington
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Davis, Sean-Michael 01/20/2023 12/31/2025 General Public
2 Ferrera, Kristin 01/26/2022 12/31/2024 General Public
3 Melonson, Gary 01/03/2022 12/31/2024 General Public
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Legislative Ethics Board

Administers the Ethics Act and maintains an awareness of the long-term effects that Board decisions may have on the legislative branch of government and the public trust. The Board also emphasizes training and the utilization of ethics advisors so that questions may be addressed in an educational rather than a confrontational setting.
Board Websitehttps://leg.wa.gov/LEB/Pages/Members.aspx
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments4
Total Board Positions9
Statutory AuthorityRCW 42.52.310
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationReimbursement of expenses
Term Length (years)5
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Governor selects four citizen members from nominees provided by each of the four legislative caucuses.

Member List

Legislative Ethics Board
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Hoff, Larry 04/12/2023 09/30/2025 House Republican Nominee
2 Gates-Wertman, Shontrana 05/09/2022 09/30/2026 House Democrat Nominee
3 O'Ban, Steve 01/31/2023 09/30/2027 Senate Republican Nominee
4 Hoemann, Thomas 05/20/2020 09/30/2024 Senate Democrat Nominee
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LGBTQ Commission, Washington State

The LGBTQ Commission was created to improve the state’s interface with the LGBTQ community, identify the needs of its members, and ensuring that there is an effective means of advocating for LGBTQ equity in all aspects of state government.
Board Websitehttps://lgbtq.wa.gov/about-us/commissioners
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments15
Total Board Positions15
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.114.030
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationExpense Reimbursement in Accordance with RCW 43.03.050 & 43.03.060
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term LimitsNone
Member Requirements: The Governor shall consider nominations for membership based upon a balance and diverse distribution of race and ethnic, geographic, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, and occupational representation, where practical.

Member List

LGBTQ Commission, Washington State
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Landers, Matthew 07/03/2023 06/30/2026 General Public
2 Barton, Ebo 07/03/2023 06/30/2026 General Public
3 Preciado Lagdameo, Leiyomi 07/03/2023 06/30/2026 General Public
4 Serinus, Jason 07/03/2023 06/30/2026 General Public
5 Maroon, Everett 07/03/2023 06/30/2026 General Public
6 Jeke, Amasai 07/11/2024 06/30/2027 General Public
7 Thornwood, Jade 10/25/2024 06/30/2027 General Public
8 Rosen, Mark 07/11/2024 06/30/2027 General Public
9 Blanco Lozano, Darlin 07/11/2024 06/30/2027 General Public
10 Romero, Jose 07/11/2024 06/30/2027 General Public
11 Hill-Meyer, Tobi 07/19/2022 06/30/2025 General Public
12 Ramos, Roo 07/11/2024 06/30/2025 General Public
13 Kelly-Barroga, Michelle 07/19/2022 06/30/2025 General Public
14 Figueroa Garcia, Alvaro 07/19/2022 06/30/2025 General Public
15 Coleman, Abigayle 08/01/2022 06/30/2025 General Public
15 Ross, Josette 12/23/2019 06/30/2022 General Public
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Liquor and Cannabis Board

Promotes safe communities and public safety through fair administration and enforcement of liquor, tobacco, and marijuana laws. The Board also educates and engages licensees, the public and other stakeholders in addressing prevention of misuse of alcohol, cannabis, and tobacco through professionalism and open communication.
Board Websitehttp://www.liq.wa.gov/board/board-information
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments3
Total Board Positions3
Statutory AuthorityRCW 66.08.012
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
CompensationSalaried
Term Length (years)6
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: None specified by law.

Member List

Liquor and Cannabis Board
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Postman, David 03/15/2021 01/15/2027 General Public
2 Vollendroff, James 05/01/2022 01/15/2025 General Public
3 Garrett, Ollie 02/01/2023 01/15/2029 General Public
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Long-Term Services and Supports Investment Strategy Subcommittee

Four members appointed by the governor who are considered experienced and qualified in the field of investment shall serve as nonvoting members. The subcommittee shall provide guidance and advice to the state investment board on investment strategies for the account, including seeking counsel and advice on the types of investments that are constitutionally permitted.
Board Website
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments4
Total Board Positions4
Statutory Authority
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationExpense Reimbursement in Accordance with RCW 43.03.250 & 43.03.050 & 43.03.060
Term Length (years)
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: The commission shall establish an investment strategy subcommittee.

Member List

Long-Term Services and Supports Investment Strategy Subcommittee
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Kuschel, Judy 03/19/2024 03/15/2026 Person considered experienced and qualified in the field of investment.
2 Bruebaker, Gary 03/19/2024 03/15/2026 Person considered experienced and qualified in the field of investment.
3 VACANT Person considered experienced and qualified in the field of investment.
4 VACANT Person considered experienced and qualified in the field of investment.
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Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Commission

The purpose of the Commission is to propose recommendations to the appropriate executive agency or legislature regarding to issues related to long-term care and services. The Commission’s recommendations and decisions must be guided by the joint goals of maintaining benefit adequacy and maintaining fund solvency and sustainability.
Board Websitehttps://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/stakeholders/long-term-services-and-supports-ltss-trust-commission
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments10
Total Board Positions21
Statutory Authority
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationExpense Reimbursement in Accordance with RCW 43.03.250 & 43.03.050 & 43.03.060
Term Length (years)2
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: The Commission consists of ten Governor appointed members as identified by the position requirements.

Member List

Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Commission
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Cepoi, Laura 10/04/2023 06/30/2025 Organization Representing the Agencies on Aging
2 Nazzal, Peter 10/04/2023 06/30/2025 Rep. of a Home Care Association of Caregivers Providing Services to Private Pay/Medicaid Clients
3 Foutch, Madeleine 10/04/2023 06/30/2025 Rep. of a Union Representing Long-Term Care Workers
4 MacCaul, Cathleen 04/04/2024 06/30/2024 Rep. of an Organization Representing Retired Persons
5 St Ours, Lauri 07/01/2024 06/30/2026 Rep. of Association Representing Skilled Nursing Facilities and Assisted Living Providers
5 St. Ours, Lauri 07/01/2022 06/30/2024 Rep. of Association Representing Skilled Nursing Facilities and Assisted Living Providers
6 Ficker, John 07/01/2024 06/30/2026 Rep. of an Association Representing Adult Family Home Providers
7 Stensager, Mark 10/04/2023 06/30/2025 Recipient of Long-Term Services and Supports or Designee or Representative of Consumers Under the Program
8 Egger, Ruth 10/04/2023 06/30/2025 Recipient of Long-Term Services and Supports or Designee or Representative of Consumers Under the Program
9 Gonzalez, Silvia 07/16/2024 06/30/2025 General Public Paying the Premium Established in Section 9 of this Act Who is Not Employed by a Provider
10 Smith, Rachel 10/04/2023 06/30/2025 Rep. of an Organization of Employers Whose Members Collect the Premium Established in Section 9 of this Act
Apply to be a member of Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Commission

Lottery Commission

Serves as the administrative rulemaking authority for Washington's Lottery, The Commission sets prices of tickets, prizes, frequency of contests, manner and time of payments to winners and licenses lottery ticket agents, and maintain public supervision to ensure Washington State citizen's interests are served.
Board Websitehttps://www.walottery.com/About/Commissioners.aspx
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments5
Total Board Positions5
Statutory AuthorityRCW 67.70.030
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
CompensationReimbursement and per diem
Term Length (years)6
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: None specified by law.

Member List

Lottery Commission
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Giniger, Judith 10/22/2020 08/02/2026 General Public
2 Mendoza, Rodolfo (Rudy) 02/07/2022 08/02/2027 General Public
3 VACANT General Public
4 Hoss, Schuyler 09/15/2023 08/02/2029 General Public
5 Sullivan, Eileen 11/28/2022 08/02/2024 General Public
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Lower Columbia College Board of Trustees

Establishes and reviews college policies and oversees the general management of the Lower Columbia 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 Websitehttp://lowercolumbia.edu/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

Lower Columbia College Board of Trustees
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Silva, Marc 03/07/2022 09/30/2026 General Public
2 Karnofski, Michael 10/01/2020 09/30/2025 General Public
3 Kim, Bogyeong 01/12/2023 09/30/2027 General Public
4 Dietz, Alice 10/03/2023 09/30/2028 General Public
5 Cattin, Elizabeth 03/08/2021 09/30/2024 General Public
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