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.

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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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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Bates Technical College Board of Trustees

Establishes and reviews college policies and oversees the general management of Bates College. The Board also sets the college's strategic direction, approves budgets, and represents the public interest and functions to ensure the basic fiscal integrity of the college.
Board Websitehttps://www.batestech.edu/about-bates/college-governance/
Policy AreaEducation
Governor Appointments5
Total Board Positions5
Statutory AuthorityRCW 28B.50.100
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
CompensationExpenses only
Term Length (years)5
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Three general public members, one member representing business and one member representing labor.

All trustees must be a resident and qualified elector of the college district and may not be an employee of the community and technical college system, a member of the board of directors of any school district, or a member of the governing board of any public or private educational institution.

The governor shall give consideration to geographical diversity, and representing labor, business, women, and racial and ethnic minorities.

Member List

Bates Technical College Board of Trustees
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Chang, Florence 11/02/2022 09/30/2027 General Public
2 Blocker, Christina 11/19/2021 09/30/2026 General Public
3 Moss Rich, Heather 10/02/2023 09/30/2028 General Public
4 Bladow, Layne 01/08/2021 09/30/2024 Labor Representative
5 George, Thomas 05/25/2022 09/30/2025 Business Representative
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Bellevue College Board of Trustees

Establishes and reviews college policies and oversees the general management of Bellevue College. The Board also sets the college's strategic direction, approves budgets, and represents the public interest and functions to ensure the basic fiscal integrity of the college.
Board Websitehttps://www.bellevuecollege.edu/about-us/college-leadership/board-trustees/
Policy AreaEducation
Governor Appointments6
Total Board Positions6
Statutory AuthorityRCW 28B.50.100
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
CompensationExpenses only
Term Length (years)5
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Five general public members and one student member. Trustees must be a resident and qualified elector of the college district and may not be an employee of the community and technical college system, a member of the board of directors of any school district, or a member of the governing board of any public or private educational institution.

The student member must be selected from a list of candidates, of at least three and not more than five, submitted by the associated student governments or their equivalent, and must be a full-time student in good standing at a college within the college district at the time of appointment.

The governor shall give consideration to geographical diversity, and representing labor, business, women, and racial and ethnic minorities.

Member List

Bellevue College Board of Trustees
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Dietzel, Gregory 10/14/2022 09/30/2027 General Public
2 FUKUTAKI, RICHARD 10/03/2019 09/30/2024 General Public
3 Desh, Pradnya 07/28/2022 09/30/2026 General Public
4 Leigh, Richard, Jr. 10/01/2020 09/30/2025 General Public
5 Sotelo, Desire 08/07/2024 09/30/2028 General Public
6 Chubarov, Yana 10/27/2023 06/30/2024 Student Representative
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Bellingham Technical College Board of Trustees

Establishes and reviews college policies and oversees the general management of Bellingham Technical College. The Board also sets the college's strategic direction, approves budgets, and represents the public interest and functions to ensure the basic fiscal integrity of the college.
Board Websitehttps://www.btc.edu/AboutBTC/OfficeofthePresident.html#BoardofTrustees
Policy AreaEducation
Governor Appointments5
Total Board Positions5
Statutory AuthorityRCW 28B.50.100
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
CompensationExpenses only
Term Length (years)5
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Three general public members, one member representing business and one member representing labor.

All trustees must be a resident and qualified elector of the college district and may not be an employee of the community and technical college system, a member of the board of directors of any school district, or a member of the governing board of any public or private educational institution.

The governor shall give consideration to geographical diversity, and representing labor, business, women, and racial and ethnic minorities.

Member List

Bellingham Technical College Board of Trustees
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Smith, Bradley 03/23/2018 09/30/2022 General Public
1 Smith, Bradley 11/22/2022 09/30/2027 General Public
2 DeCoteau, Robert 10/02/2023 09/30/2028 General Public
3 Groves, James 02/07/2022 09/30/2024 Labor Representative
4 Kaiser, Richard 10/01/2020 09/30/2025 General Public
5 MCQUADE, ANN 02/07/2022 09/30/2026 Business Representative
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Big Bend Community College Board of Trustees

Establishes and reviews college policies and oversees the general management of Big Bend Community College. The Board also sets the college's strategic direction, approves budgets, and represents the public interest and functions to ensure the basic fiscal integrity of the college.
Board Websitehttps://www.bigbend.edu/about-us/board-of-trustees/
Policy AreaEducation
Governor Appointments5
Total Board Positions5
Statutory AuthorityRCW 28B.50.100
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
CompensationExpenses only
Term Length (years)5
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Trustees must be a resident and qualified elector of the college district and may not be an employee of the community and technical college system, a member of the board of directors of any school district, or a member of the governing board of any public or private educational institution.

The governor shall give consideration to geographical diversity, and representing labor, business, women, and racial and ethnic minorities.

Member List

Big Bend Community College Board of Trustees
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Parris, Amy 11/15/2023 09/30/2028 General Public
2 Martinez, Bethany 11/03/2022 09/30/2027 General Public
3 Franz, Anna 10/01/2020 09/30/2025 General Public
4 Chandler, Gary 01/25/2022 09/30/2026 General Public
5 Alvarado, Rosendo 10/17/2024 09/30/2029 General Public
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Blind Board of Trustees, Washington State School for the

Serves educational needs of visually impaired and blind students throughout the state. The Board also develops comprehensive curriculum to maximize and develop students' skills to live, work, and become capable, contributing, and independent citizens.
Board Websitehttps://www.wssb.wa.gov/about/school-board-trustees
Policy AreaHuman Services
Governor Appointments5
Total Board Positions14
Statutory AuthorityRCW 72.41.020
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
CompensationTravel reimbursement
Term Length (years)5
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Resident from each of the state's congressional districts now or hereafter existing. In addition, no voting trustee may be an employee of the state school for the blind, a member of the board of directors of any school district, a member of the governing board of any public or private educational institution, a school district or educational service district administrator, appointed after July 1, 1986, or an elected officer or member of the legislative authority of any municipal corporation.

Member List

Blind Board of Trustees, Washington State School for the
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Prows, Bennett 11/04/2024 07/01/2028 Congressional District 1
2 VACANT Congressional District 4
3 Stark, Brent 11/15/2023 07/01/2028 Congressional District 8
4 Clark, Keri 01/09/2023 07/01/2026 Congressional District 2
5 Szabo, Greg 12/16/2022 07/01/2026 Congressional District 5
6 Moberg, Kim 10/26/2023 07/01/2028 Congressional District 6
7 Cortez, Roxanne 10/26/2023 07/01/2028 Congressional District 3
8 VACANT Congressional District 9
9 Jasmer, Ronald 07/18/2024 07/01/2029 Congressional District 10
10 Clifton, Lily 12/06/2023 07/01/2028 Congressional District 7
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Blind, Rehabilitation Council for the

Provides training, counseling, and support to help Washington residents of all ages, who are blind or visually impaired, pursue employment, education, and independent living. The Council is an advisory group of volunteers appointed by the Governor who provide counsel and recommendations on the progress of the Department of Services for the Blind.
Board Websitehttps://dsb.wa.gov/council-members
Policy AreaHuman Services
Governor Appointments15
Total Board Positions16
Statutory AuthorityRCW 74.18.070 and 29 USC 725:(b)(1)(A)(xi)
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationTravel reimbursement
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits2 full terms under federal statute
Member Requirements: A majority of the voting members shall be blind persons. Rehabilitation councilmembers shall be residents of the state of Washington, and shall be appointed in accordance with the categories of membership specified in the federal rehabilitation act of 1973 as now or hereafter amended.

Member List

Blind, Rehabilitation Council for the
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Harlow, Julie 09/14/2022 09/13/2025 Representatives of business, industry, and labor
2 Kamaunu, Jacob 09/16/2021 09/13/2024 Representatives of business, industry, and labor
3 Geary, Kristin 11/23/2022 09/13/2025 Representative of community rehabilitation program service providers
4 Moras, Rebekah (Bek) 11/23/2022 09/13/2025 Representative of the Statewide Independent Living Council
5 Arvidson, Andrew 09/14/2022 09/13/2025 Representatives of business, industry, and labor
6 Thompson, Kara 10/25/2023 09/13/2026 Qualified vocational rehabilitation counselor, with knowledge of and experience with vocational rehabilitation programs
7 Hicks, Shawnda 11/30/2023 09/13/2025 Representative of a parent training and information center
8 Bean, Jennifer 10/25/2023 09/30/2026 Representative of the client assistance program
9 Watkinson, Laurence 09/14/2022 09/13/2025 Current or former applicants for, or recipients of, vocational rehabilitation services
10 Colcock, Kristina 09/14/2022 09/13/2025 Representative of a disability advocacy group representing individuals who are blind
11 Stewart, Lisa 02/29/2024 09/13/2026 Representative of the State educational agency responsible for the public education of students with disabilities
12 Zilar, Christopher 10/25/2023 09/13/2026 Native 121 Program
13 Brannon, Julie 09/14/2022 09/13/2025 Current or former applicants for, or recipients of, vocational rehabilitation services
14 Logston, Sara 09/14/2022 09/13/2025 Representative of an individual who is blind and has multiple disabilities; and has difficulty in representing himself or herself or is unable due to disabilities to represent himself or herself
15 Wilson, Cathy 09/14/2022 09/13/2025 Representatives of business, industry, and labor
16 Dowling, William 09/09/2024 09/13/2026 Representative of the State workforce investment board.
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Boiler Rules, Board of

Formulates definitions, rules, and regulations for the safe and proper construction, installation, repair, use and operation of boilers and the repair of unfired pressure vessels.
Board Websitehttps://lni.wa.gov/licensing-permits/boilers/board-of-boiler-rules
Policy AreaLabor
Governor Appointments5
Total Board Positions5
Statutory AuthorityRCW 70.79.010
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationPer diem - $ 50 per day
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: One representative of owners and users of boilers and unfired pressure vessels within the state; one representative of boiler or unfired pressure vessel manufacturers within the state; one representative of a boiler insurance company licensed to do business within the state; one mechanical engineer on the faculty of a recognized engineering college or a graduate mechanical engineer having equivalent experience; and one representative of the boilermakers, stationary operating engineers, or pressure vessel operators.

Member List

Boiler Rules, Board of
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Barker, Timothy 10/15/2018 08/22/2022 Boiler Insurance
2 Kipper, Michael 11/16/2023 08/22/2027 Boiler Manufacturer
3 Pittman, John 11/16/2023 08/22/2027 Mechanical Engineer
4 Gross, Stephanie 08/31/2021 08/22/2025 Owner/User
5 Black, Keith 07/12/2023 08/22/2024 Boilermaker
Operating Engineer
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Boundary Review Board - Chelan County

Has jurisdiction over municipal annexations, incorporations, disincorporations, and creation or annexation of certain special districts for Chelan County; has jurisdiction over extensions of sewer and water services outside the city or district.
Board Websitehttps://www.co.chelan.wa.us/boundary-review-board
Policy AreaTransportation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments2
Total Board Positions5
Statutory AuthorityRCW 36.93.061
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation$50 per day
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term LimitsNone
Member Requirements: Two persons appointed by the Governor.

Member List

Boundary Review Board - Chelan County
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Goehner, Duane 10/12/2021 01/31/2025 General Public
2 Young, Aaron 10/12/2021 01/31/2023 General Public
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Boundary Review Board - Clallam County

Has jurisdiction over municipal annexations, incorporation's, disincorporations, and creation or annexation of certain special districts for Clallam County; has jurisdiction over extensions of sewer and water services outside the city or district.
Board Websitehttps://www.clallamcountywa.gov/717/Boundary-Review-Board-BRB
Policy AreaTransportation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments2
Total Board Positions5
Statutory AuthorityRCW 36.93.061
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation$50 per day
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: None specified. Governor appoints two members in all counties except for King, where Governor appoints three. Three other members (eight in King County) are appointed by other appointing authorities: County commission, mayors, and special purpose districts.

Member List

Boundary Review Board - Clallam County
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Hyatt, Stephanie 02/19/2021 01/31/2025 General Public
2 Hendricksen, Richard 12/14/2023 01/31/2027 General Public
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Boundary Review Board - Cowlitz County

Has jurisdiction over municipal annexations, incorporation's, disincorporations, and creation or annexation of certain special districts for Cowlitz County; has jurisdiction over extensions of sewer and water services outside the city or district.
Board Websitehttps://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/2148/Members
Policy AreaTransportation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments2
Total Board Positions5
Statutory AuthorityRCW 36.93.061
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation$50 per day
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: None specified by law. Governor appoints two members in all counties except for King, where Governor appoints three.

Member List

Boundary Review Board - Cowlitz County
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Goulet, Marcel 03/14/2023 01/31/2027 General Public
2 Bain, James 02/19/2021 01/31/2025 General Public
2 Bain II, James 02/01/2017 01/31/2021 General Public
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Boundary Review Board - Douglas County

Has jurisdiction over municipal annexations, incorporation's, disincorporations, and creation or annexation of certain special districts for Douglas County; has jurisdiction over extensions of sewer and water services outside the city or district.
Board Websitehttps://www.douglascountywa.net/283/Boundary-Review-Board
Policy AreaTransportation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments2
Total Board Positions5
Statutory AuthorityRCW 36.93.061
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation$50 per day
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: None specified by law. Governor appoints two members in all counties except for King, where Governor appoints three.

Member List

Boundary Review Board - Douglas County
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 VACANT General Public
2 Daling, Edmund 04/20/2023 01/31/2027 General Public
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Boundary Review Board - Grays Harbor County

Has jurisdiction over municipal annexations, incorporation's, disincorporations, and creation or annexation of certain special districts for Grays Harbor County; has jurisdiction over extensions of sewer and water services outside the city or district.
Board Websitehttps://www.co.grays-harbor.wa.us/government/board_of_county_commissioners/boundary_review_board.php
Policy AreaTransportation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments2
Total Board Positions5
Statutory AuthorityRCW 36.93.061
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation$50 per day
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: None specified by law Governor appoints two members in all counties except for King, where Governor appoints three.

Member List

Boundary Review Board - Grays Harbor County
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Messenger, William 02/01/2023 01/31/2027 General Public
2 VACANT General Public
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Boundary Review Board - Kitsap County

Has jurisdiction over municipal annexations, incorporation's, disincorporations, and creation or annexation of certain special districts for Kitsap County; has jurisdiction over extensions of sewer and water services outside the city or district.
Board Websitehttps://www.kitsapgov.com/BOC_p/Pages/Boundary-Review-Board.aspx
Policy AreaTransportation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments2
Total Board Positions5
Statutory AuthorityRCW 36.93.061
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation$50 per day
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: None specified by law. Governor appoints two members in all counties except for King, where Governor appoints three.

Member List

Boundary Review Board - Kitsap County
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Montgomery, Anne 02/29/2024 01/31/2027 General Public
2 Grimm, Mark 02/01/2021 01/31/2025 General Public
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Boundary Review Board - Lewis County

Has jurisdiction over municipal annexations, incorporation's, disincorporations, and creation or annexation of certain special districts for Lewis County; has jurisdiction over extensions of sewer and water services outside the city or district.
Board Websitehttps://lewiscountywa.gov/offices/commissioners/washington-state-boundary-review-board-for-lewis-county/
Policy AreaTransportation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments2
Total Board Positions5
Statutory AuthorityRCW 36.93.061
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation$50 per day
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: None specified by law. Governor appoints two members in all counties except for King, where Governor appoints three.

Member List

Boundary Review Board - Lewis County
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 McElhaney, Stetson 01/10/2024 01/31/2025 General Public
2 Weiner, Diane 02/01/2023 01/31/2027 General Public
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