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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Accountancy, Board of

Regulates public accounting through examinations, licensing, complaint investigation and continuing professional education. It is not funded by public tax dollars and seeks to protect the public interest while providing services such as monitoring the professional performance and ethical behavior of CPAs.
Board Websitehttps://acb.wa.gov/about-us/wboa-board-members
Policy AreaTransportation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments9
Total Board Positions9
Statutory AuthorityRCW 18.04.035
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationBoard members $50/meeting PLUS 4 hours
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term LimitsNo person who has served three successive complete terms is eligible for reappointment. Appointment to fill an unexpired term is not considered a complete term.
Member Requirements: Six persons who have been licensed in this state continuously for the previous ten years. The other three members shall be public members qualified to judge whether the qualifications, activities, and professional practice of those regulated under this chapter conform with standards to protect the public interest, including one public member qualified to represent the interests of clients of individuals and firms licensed under this chapter.

Member List

Accountancy, Board of
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Newman, Scott 06/10/2022 06/09/2025 General Public
2 Stegmeier, Charity 06/22/2023 06/09/2026 Licensed CPA
3 Dixon, Kathryn 06/22/2023 06/09/2026 General Public
4 Sawatzki, Thomas 06/10/2022 06/09/2025 Licensed CPA
5 Thomas, Brian 06/27/2024 06/09/2027 Licensed CPA
6 Kay, Cynthia 06/27/2024 06/09/2027 Licensed CPA
7 Campbell, Tonia 06/10/2022 06/09/2025 Licensed CPA
8 Hugh, Mark 06/10/2022 06/09/2025 Licensed CPA
9 Doogar, Rajib 06/10/2022 06/09/2025 General Public
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Achieving a Better Life Experience Governing Board

The governing board's duties related to eligible individual Washington achieving a better life experience program accounts include conducting the activities of trade instruction, settlement activities, and direction of cash movement and related wire transfers with the custodian bank and outside investment firms. The governing board has sole responsibility for contracting with any recordkeepers for individual Washington achieving a better life experience program accounts and shall manage the performance of recordkeepers under those contracts.
Board Websitehttps://www.commerce.wa.gov/about-us/boards-and-commissions/disabilities-workgroup/
Policy AreaHuman Services
Governor Appointments4
Total Board Positions7
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.330.466
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation$50 per day plus travel reimbursement
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limitsn/a
Member Requirements: The governing board shall consist of seven members as follows:
a) The state treasurer or his or her designee;
(b) The program director for the committee on advanced tuition payment established in RCW 28B.95.020;
(c) The director of the office of financial management or his or her designee; and
(d) Four members with demonstrated financial, legal, or disability program experience, appointed by the governor.

Member List

Achieving a Better Life Experience Governing Board
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
4 Manson, Jeffrey 08/14/2024 04/17/2028 Demonstrated financial, legal, or disability program experience.
5 Patterson, Amy 08/14/2024 04/17/2028 Demonstrated financial, legal, or disability program experience.
6 Frey, William 08/14/2024 06/30/2026 Demonstrated financial, legal, or disability program experience.
7 VACANT Demonstrated financial, legal, or disability program experience.
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Adult Education Advisory Council

Advises the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges and the Work Force Training and Education Coordinating Board concerning adult basic education and literacy programs. The Council also supports, expands, and improves partnership, collaboration, and coordination among the state's adult literacy and basic skill stakeholders, providers, and external partners at every level.
Board Websitehttp://www.sbctc.edu/about/task-forces-work-groups/aeac/
Policy AreaEducation
Governor Appointments9
Total Board Positions15
Statutory AuthorityRCW 28B.50.254
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationReimbursed for travelPer diem
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: The governor shall give consideration to providing overlapping membership with the membership of the state job training coordinating council, and the governor shall give consideration to individuals with expertise and experience in adult basic education.

Member List

Adult Education Advisory Council
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Zhou, Lin 10/11/2021 10/09/2024 Educational Agency - Higher Education
2 Chavez, Ricardo 03/14/2024 10/09/2026 Adult Education Teacher
3 Graham, Kelli 03/14/2024 10/09/2026 Community Based Organization
4 VACANT Private Sector Employer
5 Ryan, Kenny 10/11/2021 10/09/2024 General Public
6 Diehr, Amy 10/17/2022 10/09/2025 Private Literacy Organization
7 Parrott, Aaron 01/14/2022 10/09/2024 Economic Development/Human Needs
8 Robertson, Lucretia 10/17/2022 10/09/2024 Library Program
9 Jones, Adrienne 02/13/2024 10/09/2025 Labor Representative
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Aerospace Technology Innovation Board of Directors, Joint Center for

Pursues joint industry-university research in computing, manufacturing efficiency, materials/structures innovation, and other new technologies that can be used by aerospace firms. It also enhances the education of students in the engineering departments of the University of Washington, Washington State University, and other practicing institutions through industry-focused research. The Board of Directors work directly with existing small, medium-sized, and large aerospace firms and aerospace industry associations to identify research needs and opportunities to transfer off-the-shelf technologies that would benefit such firms.
Board Websitehttps://jcati.org/about/directors
Policy AreaTransportation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments9
Total Board Positions9
Statutory AuthorityRCW 28B.155.010
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationReimbursed for meeting parking
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Board consists of a nonvoting Chair and eight voting members. Of the eight voting members of the Board, one member represents small aerospace firms, one member represents medium-sized firms, one member represents large aerospace firms, one member represents labor, two members represent aerospace industry associations, and two members represent higher education.

Member List

Aerospace Technology Innovation Board of Directors, Joint Center for
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 VACANT Non-Voting Chair
2 Goulding, Dale 08/02/2023 06/30/2026 Aerospace Industry (small firm)
3 Rintisch, Rene 09/10/2024 06/30/2027 Aerospace Industry (medium firm)
4 Elias, Laila 08/02/2023 06/30/2026 Aerospace Industry (large firm)
5 Rule, Ryan 07/01/2021 06/30/2024 Labor
6 Doyle, Michael 09/10/2024 06/30/2027 Aerospace Industry (Association)
7 VACANT Aerospace Industry (Association)
8 Yang, Jihui 08/02/2023 06/30/2026 Higher Education
9 Beyenal, Haluk 10/25/2024 06/30/2027 Higher Education
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Aerospace Workforce Council

An aerospace workforce council is created in the department of labor and industries to establish a framework for apprenticeship utilization reporting and to establish
efficient pathways to achieve targets required under section 4 of this act.
The council must:
Meet at least twice per year until the apprenticeship utilization levels in section 4 of this act are achieved; Monitor the progress of a significant commercial airplane manufacturer, as defined in section 4 of this act, and the aerospace industry as a whole in achieving the apprenticeship utilization levels established in section 4 of this act; Report to the legislature by December 1, 2023, on the apprenticeship utilization rate across the aerospace industry and include any recommendations implementing the intent of this act, including policy changes needed to expand upon early success of apprenticeship utilization if reached before the date set forth in section 4 of this act
Board Website
Policy AreaTransportation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments14
Total Board Positions14
Statutory AuthorityRCW 49.04.210
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation
Term Length (years)
Statutory Term Limits

Member List

Aerospace Workforce Council
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Holden, Jon 06/09/2021 01/01/2075 Largest Aerospace Labor Organizations in Washington
2 Anderson, Brandon 01/27/2021 01/01/2075 Largest Aerospace Labor Organizations in Washington
3 Gallaway, Kate 07/29/2022 01/01/2075 Washington Aerospace Industry from a Significant Commercial Airplane Manufacturer
4 VACANT Washington Aerospace Industry Business
5 Aultman, John 05/02/2022 01/01/2075 Representative from the Governor's Office
6 Peschek, Shana 01/27/2021 01/01/2075 Nonprofit Entity engaged in workforce training for the Aerospace Industry)
7 Toth, Robin 01/27/2021 01/01/2075 The State Trade Representative or the representative's designee
8 Monahan, Celeste 03/11/2022 01/01/2075 The Director of the Department of Labor and Industries, or
the director's designee
9 Low, Sam 07/12/2023 01/03/2025 State Representative from House Republican Caucus
10 Fosse, Mary 06/28/2023 01/03/2025 State Representative from The House Democratic Caucus
11 Billig, Andy 07/19/2023 01/03/2025 State Senator from State Senate Democratic Caucus
12 King, Curtis 08/24/2023 01/03/2025 State Senator from the State Senate Republican Caucus
13 Strickland, Demetria "Lynn" 01/27/2021 01/01/2075 Nonprofit entity engaged in workforce training for the Aerospace Industry
14 Papadakis, Eleni 01/27/2021 01/01/2075 Representative from the Workforce Training and Education
Coordinating Board
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Affordable Housing Advisory Board

Serves as principal advisory body to the Department of Commerce on housing and housing-related issues and advise the department on the five-year housing advisory plan.
Board Websitehttp://www.commerce.wa.gov/about-us/boards-and-commissions/affordable-housing-advisory-board/
Policy AreaHuman Services
Governor Appointments22
Total Board Positions25
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.185B.020
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationReimbursed for Board expenses
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Two representatives from each of the following: residential construction industry, home mortgage lending profession, association of counties (one Eastern Washington), association of cities (one Eastern Washington). One representative from each of the following: real estate profession, apartment management and operation industry, for-profit housing development industry, nonprofit housing development industry, homeless shelter operators, lower-income persons, special needs populations, and public housing authorities; a member at-large; and a representative of organizations that operate site-based permanent supportive housing and deliver onsite supportive housing services. In addition, the governor will appoint the chair.

Member List

Affordable Housing Advisory Board
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Falcone, Amy 10/11/2024 01/26/2028 Association of Washington Cities Representative
2 Hansen, Conor 06/23/2022 01/26/2025 Residential Construction
Rep.
3 Ito, Douglas 10/11/2024 01/26/2028 Residential Construction
Rep.
4 Matson, Jonnie 10/11/2024 01/26/2027 Special Needs Rep.
5 Hernandez, Norma 04/27/2021 01/26/2025 Association of Washington Cities Representative (Eastern Washington)
6 Morgan-Cross, Colin 10/11/2024 01/26/2025 Non-Profit Housing
Developer
7 Patel, Vijya 10/11/2024 01/26/2027 Real Estate Sales Rep.
8 Krueger, Lowel 01/28/2022 01/26/2026 Housing Authority Rep.
9 Barry, John 10/11/2024 01/26/2028 Home Mortgage Lending
Rep.
10 Boyd, Susan 01/27/2021 01/26/2025 Apartment Management Rep.
11 Dotson, Michael 01/27/2021 01/26/2025 Home Mortgage Lending
12 Martin, Meg 06/23/2022 01/26/2026 Homeless Shelter Operator.
13 Lugo, Daniel 10/11/2024 01/26/2028 Consumer Current/Past
of Low Income Housing
14 Dunfield, Gregory 06/30/2022 01/26/2025 For Profit Housing
Development Rep.
15 Linde, LaDon 10/11/2024 01/26/2027 Washington association of counties - Eastern
16 Preston, Michone 02/28/2020 01/26/2024 General Public
17 Jones, Michael 10/11/2024 01/26/2025 Washington association of counties - Western
18 Trautman, Paul 12/17/2021 01/26/2024 Chair
19 Leybourne, Steve 10/14/2024 01/26/2027 For Profit Rental
Housing Owner rep.
20 Manning, Ami 06/23/2022 01/26/2026 Rep. of Organizations that operate Site-Based Permanent Supportive Housing and Services
21 Dampier, Cynthia 10/14/2024 01/26/2027 Unit owner's association rep.
22 Gauthier, Jason 10/14/2024 01/26/2027 interlocal housing collaboration rep.
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African American Affairs, Commission on

Examines and defines issues pertaining to the rights and needs of African-Americans, and makes recommendations to the Governor, the Legislature, and State Agencies for changes in programs and laws.
Board Websitehttps://caa.wa.gov/who-we-are/commissioners
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments9
Total Board Positions9
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.113.020
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationReimbursed Travel Expenses
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term LimitsNo member shall serve more than two full consecutive terms.
Member Requirements: Balanced representation based on African-American population distribution within the state, geographic considerations, gender, age, and occupation. No member may serve more than two full consecutive terms.

Member List

African American Affairs, Commission on
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Estes, Stacy 06/26/2023 11/20/2025 General Public
2 Turner, Lolinda 03/08/2024 11/20/2026 General Public
3 Geolingo, Yolanda 11/29/2022 11/20/2025 General Public
4 Perkins, Zellynda 02/13/2024 11/20/2026 General Public
5 Stanton, Sheila 01/26/2022 11/20/2024 General Public
6 Kendricks, Walter 01/25/2022 11/20/2024 General Public
7 Bailey, Michael 02/13/2024 11/20/2026 General Public
8 Todd, Joseph 01/25/2022 11/20/2024 General Public
9 Laney, III, LeRoy 11/29/2022 11/20/2025 General Public
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Aging, State Council on

The Washington State Council on Aging is established to serve as an advisory council to the Governor, the Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services and Aging and Long-Term Support Administration. The State Council is presently designated by the Governor as the state advisory council to the Washington State Unit on Aging, which is part of the Home and Community Services Division, Aging and Long-Term Support Administration, Department of Social and Health Services. The designation makes the State Council responsible to comment and advise on the federally funded programs of the Older Americans Act and other federal programs as required by federal law and regulation.
Board Websitehttps://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/home-and-community-services/washington-state-council-aging-scoa
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments7
Total Board Positions20
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.20A.685
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term LimitsNo member of the council may serve more than two consecutive three-year terms.
Member Requirements: Members of the council shall be appointed to terms of three years, except in the case of a vacancy, in which event appointment shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term for which the vacancy occurs. No member of the council may serve more than two consecutive three-year terms. The governor shall appoint one member from names submitted by the association of Washington cities and one member from names submitted by the Washington state association of counties. In addition, the governor may appoint not more than five at large members, in order to ensure that rural areas (those areas outside of a standard metropolitan statistical area), minority populations, and those individuals with special skills which could assist the state council are represented. With the exception of the cities and counties representatives, all members of the council shall be at least fifty-five years old.

Member List

Aging, State Council on
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Curley, Sharon 11/24/2020 09/15/2023 At Large - Western Washington, 55 yrs or older
1 Curley, Sharon 11/24/2020 09/15/2023 At Large - Western Washington, 55 yrs or older
2 VACANT Washington state association of counties
3 Kiessling, Karen 09/16/2022 09/15/2025 At Large - Eastern Washington, 55 yrs or older
3 Kiessling, Karen 09/16/2022 09/15/2025 At Large - Eastern Washington, 55 yrs or older
4 Cotner, Suone 08/02/2023 09/15/2025 At Large - Western Washington, 55 yrs or older
5 Kindem, Jean 09/16/2022 09/15/2025 At Large - Eastern Washington, 55 yrs or older
5 Kindem, Jean 09/16/2022 09/15/2025 At Large - Eastern Washington, 55 yrs or older
6 Vivion, Ronald 08/02/2023 09/15/2025 At Large - Western Washington, 55 yrs or older
7 Blythe, Michele 09/18/2023 09/15/2026 Association of Washington Cities Representative
7 Blythe, Michele 09/16/2020 09/15/2023 Association of Washington Cities Representative
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Anadromous Fish Commission Advisory Panel, North Pacific

The North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission Advisory Panel works with the US Section of the North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission (NPAFC) to promote the conservation of anadromous fish stocks, particularly salmon, throughout their migratory range in the North Pacific Ocean, as well as ecologically related species.

The NPAFC was established by the Convention for the Conservation of Anadromous Stocks in the North Pacific Ocean, signed on February 12, 1992, by Canada, Japan, the Russian Federation, and the United States. It serves as a forum for promoting the conservation of anadromous stocks and ecologically-related species, including marine mammals, sea birds, and non-anadromous fish, in the high seas area of the North Pacific Ocean. In addition, the NPAFC serves as the venue for coordinating the collection, exchange, and analysis of scientific data regarding the above species within Convention waters. It also coordinates high seas fishery enforcement activities by member countries.

The Advisory Panel to the U.S. Section is composed of 14 members, 11 of whom are appointed by the Secretary in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce. Advisory Panel members serve for a term not to exceed 4 years, and may not serve more than two consecutive terms.

The Advisory Panel shall be composed of the following:

(1) The Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

(2) The Director of the Washington Department of Fisheries.

(3) One representative of the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission, designated by the Executive Director of that commission.

(4) Eleven members (six of whom shall be residents of the State of Alaska and five of whom shall be residents of the State of Washington), appointed by the Secretary of state, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, from among a slate of 12 persons nominated by the Governor of Alaska and a slate of 10 persons nominated by the Governor of Washington.
Board Websitehttps://npafc.org/
Policy AreaNatural Resources and Environment
Governor Appointments5
Total Board Positions14
Statutory Authority16 USC, Chapter 70, Sec. 5004
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Six Washington members: Director of the Department of Fish and Wildlife and 5 public members nominated by the Governor to include at least one commercial salmon fishing representative and one environmental interests representative. Public members serve 4 year terms; may not serve more than two consecutive terms.

Persons appointed to the Advisory Panel shall be individuals who are knowledgeable or experienced concerning anadromous stocks and ecologically related species. In submitting a slate of nominees, the Governor of Washington shall seek to represent the broad range of parties interested in anadromous stocks and ecologically related species, and at a minimum shall include on each slate at least one representative of commercial salmon fishing interests and of environmental interests concerned with protection of living marine resources.

Member List

Anadromous Fish Commission Advisory Panel, North Pacific
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
2 Barrows, Christopher 03/28/2022 02/19/2026 Commercial salmon fishing representative
3 White, Jacques 03/23/2022 02/19/2026 Environmental representative
4 Seeb, Jim 03/23/2022 02/19/2026 General Public
5 Parker, Steven 03/23/2022 02/19/2026 General Public
6 Robbins Gisclair, Rebecca 03/23/2022 02/19/2026 General Public
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Andy Hill Cancer Research Endowment

Exercises the powers of the Cancer Research Endowment Authority, which oversees and guides the cancer research endowment (CARE) fund – including the solicitation, selection, and award of grants – to optimize the use of public funds and increase the value of public investments by leveraging our state’s existing cancer research facilities and talent, incentivize additional investment by requiring private or other non-state resources to match public funds, protect and benefit Washington taxpayers by funding proposals for cancer research that are reviewed by an independent scientific panel, and require fiscal and public accountability through independent audits, open public meetings and hearings and annual reports to the public.
Board Websitehttps://www.wacarefund.org/board-members
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments13
Total Board Positions13
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.348.020
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensationreimbursed for expenses
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term LimitsNot more than two full consecutive terms
Member Requirements: Two members appointed from nominations submitted by the presidents of the University of Washington and Washington State University; Two members appointed from nominations by the Fred Hutchinson cancer research center, Seattle cancer care alliance, and the Seattle children's research institute; Two members appointed from nominations by patient advocacy organizations; Two members appointed from nominations by representatives of businesses or industries engaged in the commercialization of life sciences research or cancer research; One member appointed from a list of at least three nominated by the speaker of the house of representatives; One member appointed from a list of at least three nominated by the president of the senate; One member appointed from nominations by entities or systems that provide health care delivery services; One member from nominations by private sector donors to the fund (the governor may reject all nominations and request a new list from which the governor must select the member); One general public member.

Governor must seek geographic diversity with the goal that at least five members be from counties with a population less than one million.

Member List

Andy Hill Cancer Research Endowment
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Byrd, David 09/22/2020 03/31/2024 University of Washington, nominated by president
2 Berkman, Cliff 07/31/2020 03/31/2024 Washington State University, nominated by president
3 Lawlor, Elizabeth 06/27/2024 03/31/2028 Industry, appointed from nominations submitted by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, and Seattle Children's Research Institute.
4 Davidson, Nancy 06/27/2024 03/31/2028 Industry, appointed from nominations submitted by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, and Seattle Children's Research Institute.
5 Mongue-Wymore, Libby 04/01/2024 03/31/2028 Appointment from nominations submitted by patient advocacy organizations
6 Coram, Carol 04/01/2024 03/31/2028 Appointment from nominations submitted by patient advocacy organizations
7 Webb-Robertson, Bobbie-Jo 06/17/2024 03/31/2026 Business/Industry, appointed from nominations submitted by representatives of businesses or industries engaged in the commercialization of life sciences research or cancer research.
8 Cummings, Marc 09/09/2022 03/31/2026 Business/Industry, appointed from nominations submitted by representatives of businesses or industries engaged in the commercialization of life sciences research or cancer research.
9 Albert, Jesselle 04/23/2018 03/31/2022 Appointed from 3 recommendations provided by the Speaker of the House
10 Harr, Steven 04/23/2018 03/31/2022 Appointed from 3 recommendations provided by the President of the Senate
11 Kaplan, Gary 09/09/2022 03/31/2026 Appointed from nominations submitted by entities or systems that provide health care delivery services
12 Brown, Thomas 09/09/2022 03/31/2026
13 Little, Maura 09/09/2022 03/31/2026 General Public.
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Architects, Board of Registration for

Examines and licenses architects within the state and investigates violation of state regulations relating to the practice of architecture. The Board also recommends rules and regulations for administering the licensing laws.
Board Websitehttps://www.dol.wa.gov/business/architects/architectboardmember.html
Policy AreaTransportation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments7
Total Board Positions7
Statutory AuthorityRCW 18.08.330
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: Six registered architects who are residents of the state and have at least eight years' experience in the practice of architecture as registered architects in responsible charge of architectural work or responsible charge of architectural teaching. One member shall be a public member, who is not and has never been a registered architect and who does not employ and is not employed by or professionally or financially associated with an architect.

Member List

Architects, Board of Registration for
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Cooley, Susan 06/18/2020 06/17/2026 General Public
2 Benner, Rick 06/18/2017 06/17/2023 Registered Architect
3 Manley, Roch 06/18/2018 06/17/2024 Registered Architect
4 Harm, Scott 06/18/2019 06/17/2025 Registered Architect
5 Roberts, Sarah 06/18/2021 06/17/2027 Registered Architect
6 Wu, Paul 07/06/2021 06/17/2027 Registered Architect
7 Loynd, Erica 06/18/2022 06/17/2028 Registered Architect
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Arts Commission

Promotes the growth and development of the arts within the state and advises state agencies and officials on matters pertaining to the arts. The Commission also administers appropriations set aside for acquiring works of art for public buildings and distribute state and federal dollars through grants to expand opportunities for people statewide to participate in the arts.
Board Websitehttps://www.arts.wa.gov/board-of-commissioners/
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments19
Total Board Positions23
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.46.015
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationPer diem
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: The governor shall appoint citizens representing the various disciplines within the visual, performing and literary arts, and other citizens active in the arts community. The governor shall consider nominations for membership from individuals actively involved in cultural, state or community organizations. The governor shall also consider geographical distribution of the membership in the appointment of new members.

Member List

Arts Commission
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Cade, Michael 06/18/2024 07/28/2025 General Public
2 Robin, Charles 07/29/2022 07/28/2025 General Public
3 Frank, Kelvin 07/29/2024 07/28/2027 General Public
4 Hardesty, Ryan 07/29/2022 07/28/2025 General Public
5 Thiagarajan, Krishna 07/29/2022 07/28/2025 General Public
6 Avni, Robin 08/16/2023 07/28/2026 General Public
7 Gil Zambrano, Reinaldo 07/29/2021 07/28/2024 General Public
7 Royon, Bennyroyce 07/29/2024 07/28/2027 General Public
8 Gupta, Chonchol 07/29/2024 07/28/2027 General Public
8 Tuohy, Judy 07/29/2021 07/28/2024 General Public
9 Ginn, Anthony 07/31/2023 07/28/2026 General Public
10 Moxley, Noel 07/31/2023 07/28/2026 General Public
11 Nueva España, Catherine 07/31/2023 07/28/2026 General Public
12 Buckner, Rosanna 07/29/2021 07/28/2024 General Public
12 Cooper, Jackson 07/29/2024 07/28/2027 General Public
13 Mahmoud, Jasmine 07/31/2023 07/28/2026 General Public
14 Rush, Star 07/31/2023 07/28/2026 General Public
15 Durand, Lou Oma 07/29/2022 07/28/2025 General Public
16 Morgan, Terry 07/29/2022 07/28/2025 General Public
17 Matheson, Tisa 07/29/2022 07/28/2025 General Public
19 McBride, Joan 07/29/2021 07/28/2024 General Public
19 Big Bull-Lewis, Mary 07/29/2024 07/28/2027 General Public
20 Heron, Claudia 07/29/2024 07/28/2027 General Public
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Asian Pacific American Affairs, Commission on

Examines and defines issues pertaining to the rights and needs of Asian Americans and advises the Governor and state agencies on policies, plans, and needs.
Board Websitehttps://capaa.wa.gov/commission/commissioners
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments12
Total Board Positions12
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.117.040
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationReimbursement for travel expenses
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Balanced representation of the Asian-Pacific American population based on geography, gender, age, and occupation.

Member List

Asian Pacific American Affairs, Commission on
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 VACANT General Public
2 Cho, Sam 07/11/2024 06/30/2027 General Public
3 Huie, Carrie 07/01/2022 06/30/2025 General Public
4 Ping, Ping 07/03/2023 06/30/2026 General Public
5 Faitalia, Lafaitele Lydia 07/01/2022 06/30/2025 General Public
6 Uppala, Lalita 07/11/2024 06/30/2027 General Public
7 McKenna, Kiana 07/03/2023 06/30/2026 General Public
8 Sisavatdy, Ekkarath 07/03/2023 06/30/2026 General Public
9 Kosai, Kendall 07/01/2022 06/30/2025 General Public
10 Phongsa, David 07/11/2024 06/30/2027 General Public
11 Lehrman, Scott 07/03/2023 06/30/2026 General Public
12 Berman, Anna 07/18/2024 06/30/2027 General Public
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Auto Theft Prevention Authority

Reviews and makes recommendations to the Legislature and the Governor regarding moto vehicle theft crimes in Washington and establishes, maintains, and supports programs that are designed to prevent motor vehicle theft. It was created by the Elizabeth Nowak-Washington Auto Theft Prevention Act enacted during the 2007 Regular Legislative Session, signed into law by Governor Gregoire. The Authority consists of 10 Governor appointees serving staggered terms. Representatives of law enforcement, prosecution, the auto industry, the insurance industry, the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs and the private sector are included as members of the Authority. It is funded through a percentage of the surcharge of traffic infractions.
Board Websitehttps://www.waautotheftpreventionauthority.org/about-us
Policy AreaPublic Safety
Governor Appointments10
Total Board Positions10
Statutory AuthorityRCW 46.66.010
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationPer diem and travel expenses
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: The executive director of the Washington association of Sheriffs and police chiefs, or the executive director's designee; The chief of the Washington state patrol, or the chief's designee; Two police chiefs; Two sheriffs; One prosecuting attorney; A representative from the insurance industry who is responsible for writing property and casualty liability insurance in the state of Washington; A representative from the automobile industry; and One member of the general public.

Member List

Auto Theft Prevention Authority
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Fisher, Pete 11/19/2021 11/18/2025 Police Chief
2 Guerrero, Christopher 02/13/2024 11/18/2027 Police Chief
3 Gese, John 11/23/2021 11/18/2025 Sheriff
4 Wallace, Darrin 02/13/2024 11/18/2027 Sheriff
5 Robnett, Mary 02/13/2024 11/18/2027 Prosecuting Attorney
6 Lang, Karen 01/24/2024 11/18/2027 Insurance Industry Rep
7 Treadwell, Jason 02/13/2024 11/18/2027 Automobile Industry Rep
8 Martin, John 11/23/2021 11/18/2025 General Public
9 Barker, Mitch 02/28/2014 Executive Director
WASPC
10 Batiste, John 11/19/2007 WSP Chief
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Background Check Advisory Board, Washington

The primary purpose of the board is to ensure that the Washington State Patrol firearms background check unit established in section 1 of this act is administered efficiently and effectively, and in a manner that honors individual firearms rights while preventing prohibited persons from obtaining firearms.
Board Website
Policy AreaPublic Safety
Governor Appointments6
Total Board Positions6
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.43.590
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationMembers of the board shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for travel expenses
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term LimitsNone
Member Requirements: The Board shall consist of the following members, appointed by the governor:
(a) The Chief of the Washington state patrol or the Chief's designee;
(b) The Executive Director of the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs or the Executive Director's designee;
(c) One sheriff;
(d) One police chief;
(e) One person engaged in the business of lawfully selling firearms at retail in this state who holds a federal firearms license under 18 U.S.C. Sec. 923 (a); and
(f) One member of the general public.

Member List

Background Check Advisory Board, Washington
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Batiste, John 06/13/2022 06/10/2026 Chief of WA State Patrol or designee
2 Strachan, Steven 09/10/2024 06/10/2028 Exec. Director WASPC or designee
3 Felici, Ricky 08/10/2023 06/10/2026 Sheriff
4 Beazizo, Jeffrey 09/10/2024 06/10/2028 Police Chief
5 Browning, Tina 06/13/2022 06/10/2026 Person engaged in business of firearms sales
6 Moreno, Brian 09/29/2020 06/10/2024 General Public Member
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