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.

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Boards and Commissions

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Public Works Board

Provides financial and technical assistance to Washington communities for critical public health, safety, and environmental infrastructure that supports community at economic vitality. The Board administers four programs associated with the Public Works Trust Fund, the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund program, and the Water System Acquisition and Rehabilitation Program.

Board Website	https://www.commerce.wa.gov/pwb/
Policy Area	Transportation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments	13
Total Board Positions	13
Statutory Authority	RCW 43.155.030
Public Disclosure Required?	No
Senate Confirmation Required?	No
Compensation	Reimbursement of expenses
Term Length (years)	4
Statutory Term Limits

Member Requirements: The board shall be composed of thirteen members appointed by the governor. Two elected officials and one public-works manager nominated by Assn. of Washington Cities; two elected officials and one public-works manager nominated by the Assn. of Counties; three nominated jointly by the Assn. of Water Districts, the Public Utilities Districts Assn., and the Assn. of Sewer Districts; four general public, including special expertise in fields such as public finance, architecture and civil engineering, and public works construction. Governor appoints chair from public member, whose term coincides with Governor.

Member List

Public Works Board

Position Number	Member Name	Term Begin	Term End	Position Requirements
1	Stern, Edward	08/09/2023	06/29/2027	City Council Member - Association of Washington Cities Representative
2	Harnois, Micki	12/01/2025	06/29/2029	City Council Member - Association of Washington Cities Representative
3	Schimek, Gary	12/01/2025	06/29/2027	City Public Works Manager - Association of Washington Cities Representative
4	Delvin, Jerome	06/30/2020	06/29/2024	Washington state association of counties - Elected Official
5	Trask, Sharon	08/09/2023	06/29/2027	Washington state association of counties - Elected Official
6	Zarecor, Matthew	12/01/2025	06/29/2029	Washington state association of counties - Public Works Manager
7	Clary, Justin	12/21/2025	06/29/2029	Water & Sewer District's Nominee - Public Works Manager
8	Petso, Lora	12/22/2025	06/29/2029	Water & Sewer District Nominee - Elected Official
9	Stevie, Matthew	12/01/2025	06/29/2029	PUD District Nominee
10	Bendickson, Calleen	12/01/2025	06/29/2029	General Public
11	Reynolds, Dean	12/01/2025	06/29/2029	General Public
12	Rowe, Gary	08/09/2023	06/29/2027	General Public
13	McGowan, Vincent	12/07/2025	12/31/2074	General Public - Chair