Board & Commission Profiles

Below you will find detailed information on each state board and commission to which Gov. Ferguson 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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Health Insurance Pool Board of Directors, Washington State

Provides access to health insurance for people who are unable to obtain coverage in the private marketplace. WSHIP was established under the Washington State Health Insurance Access Act of 1987 (RCW 48.41). The Board of directors develops and approves an uniform screening mechanism for subscribers to enter the pool. The Board also manages the pool, sets assessments on member health plans, and collects premiums from subscribers.

Board Website	https://wship.org/board_members.asp
Policy Area	Health
Governor Appointments	6
Total Board Positions	11
Statutory Authority	RCW 48.41.040
Public Disclosure Required?	No
Senate Confirmation Required?	No
Compensation	None
Term Length (years)	3
Statutory Term Limits

Member Requirements: One member representing each of the following: (a) Health care providers; (b) health insurance agents; (c) small employers; and (d) large employers; and two members from state-wide organizations representing health care consumers.

Member List

Health Insurance Pool Board of Directors, Washington State

Position Number	Member Name	Term Begin	Term End	Position Requirements
1	VACANT			Large Business
2	Dixson, James	06/01/2023	05/31/2026	Small Business
3	Hourigan, Richard	06/01/2022	05/31/2025	Health Care Provider
4	VACANT			Health Care Consumer
4	Ancheta, Cary	06/01/2019	05/31/2022	Health Care Consumer
5	Dunlop, Michael	06/03/2024	05/31/2027	Health Care Consumer
6	Wallace, Keith	06/01/2023	05/31/2026	Health Insurance Agent

Health, State Board of

The state board may advise the secretary on health policy issues pertaining to the department of health and the state. Shall provide a forum for the development of public health policy in Washington state. It is authorized to recommend to the secretary the means for obtaining appropriate citizen and professional involvement in all public health policy formulation and other matters related to the powers and duties of the department. It is further empowered to hold hearings and explore ways to improve the health status of the citizenry.

Board Website	https://sboh.wa.gov/AboutUs/MeetOurMembers
Policy Area	Health
Governor Appointments	9
Total Board Positions	10
Statutory Authority	RCW 43.20.030
Public Disclosure Required?	No
Senate Confirmation Required?	No
Compensation	$50 per diem, plus travel
Term Length (years)	3
Statutory Term Limits

Member Requirements: Four experienced in health and sanitation matters; two health-care consumers; one elected city official/member of local health board; one elected county official/member of local health board; & one local health officer.

Member List

Health, State Board of

Position Number	Member Name	Term Begin	Term End	Position Requirements
2	Love-Thurman, Socia	04/19/2022	07/01/2024	Health/Sanitation Expert
3	Oshiro, Kelly	09/13/2023	07/01/2026	Health Care Consumer
4	Hayes, Patty	10/06/2022	07/01/2025	Health/Sanitation Expert
5	Kutz, Stephen	07/02/2019	07/01/2022	Health/Sanitation Expert
6	Flores, Melinda	12/04/2024	07/01/2027	Health Care Consumer
7	Abdelmalek, Dimyana	09/13/2023	07/01/2026	WA Assoc of Local Public Health Officials
8	VACANT			City Elected official, local board of health member - Association of Washington Cities
9	Browning, Peter	12/19/2024	07/01/2027	Washington state association of counties
10	Nandi, Parijat	10/27/2023	07/01/2025	Health/Sanitation Expert