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.

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Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board

Serves as a partnership of labor, business, and government dedicated to helping Washington state residents obtain and succeed in family-wage jobs, while meeting employer' needs for skilled workers. As a state agency, the Workforce Board oversees a workforce development system that includes 18 education and training programs receiving almost $1 billion annually in state and federal funds. The Board concentrates it major efforts on planning, coordination evaluation, policy analysis, and recommending improvements to the state's training system.
Board Websitehttps://www.wtb.wa.gov/workforce-board/board-member-bios/
Policy AreaEducation
Governor Appointments11
Total Board Positions11
Statutory AuthorityRCW 28C.18.020
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
Compensation
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: The governor appoints the Chair and selects three labor representatives and three business representatives.

Member List

Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Altaras, June 05/02/2022 06/30/2025 Business Industry
2 Chandler, Gary 12/14/2021 06/30/2025 Non-Voting
3 VACANT Business Industry
4 Larson, Wade 03/17/2022 06/30/2023 Business Industry
5 Hopkins, Jane 07/01/2022 06/30/2026 Labor
6 Brown, Larry 07/01/2022 06/30/2026 Non-voting
7 Carter, Cherika 04/16/2024 06/30/2025 Labor
10 Mattke, Mark 07/30/2018 06/30/2021 Workforce Development Council
11 Mitchell, Robert 07/01/2022 06/30/2026 Labor
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