Washington Employee Ownership Commission

The Washington employee ownership commission is created to oversee and develop the Washington employee ownership program within the Department of Commerce.
Board Websitehttps://www.commerce.wa.gov/access-to-capital/wa-eop/
Policy AreaTransportation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments7
Total Board Positions7
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.330.592
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation
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Member List

Washington Employee Ownership Commission
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Williamson, Joel 01/10/2024 06/30/2027 Representative of a worker cooperative business
2 Nestegard, Joseph 01/10/2024 06/30/2027 Representative of an employee stock ownership plan business
3 Carstens, Philip 03/14/2024 06/30/2025 Economic development expert, from the private sector, with employee ownership knowledge and experience
4 McNamara, John 01/10/2024 06/30/2027 Representative from a statewide business association
5 Seo, Dong Soo Michael 01/10/2024 06/30/2025 Representative from a financial institution with expertise in assisting businesses transitioning into an employee ownership structure
6 Foucrier, Tamsin 01/10/2024 06/30/2027 Economic development expert, from the public sector
7 Womack, Linda 03/14/2024 06/30/2027 Representative from the department of commerce
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