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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Walla Walla Community College Board of Trustees

Establishes and reviews college policies and oversees the general management of Walla Walla 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.wwcc.edu/about/leadership/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

Walla Walla Community College Board of Trustees
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Burt, Timothy 11/10/2020 09/30/2025 General Public
2 Liberty, Michelle 10/25/2019 09/30/2024 General Public
3 Warren, William 12/19/2023 09/30/2028 General Public
4 VACANT General Public
5 Leer, Tara 11/19/2021 09/30/2026 General Public
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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/program-index-2/washington-employee-ownership-program-eop-commission/
Policy AreaTransportation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments7
Total Board Positions7
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.330.592
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation
Term Length (years)
Statutory Term Limits

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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Washington Saves Governing Board

The governing board shall design and administer the Washington Saves program for the exclusive benefit of individual participants and beneficiaries with the care and skill of a knowledgeable, prudent individual.
Board Website
Policy AreaLabor
Governor Appointments9
Total Board Positions15
Statutory AuthorityESSB 6069
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation
Term Length (years)
Statutory Term Limits3 year terms. Members may serve for second 3 year term at the discretion of the Governor. May serve up to two terms over the course of their lifetime.
Member Requirements: The governing board is comprised of 15 members and the Governor appoints 9 members

Member List

Washington Saves Governing Board
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 VACANT Member representing the securities industry
2 VACANT Member representing the insurance industry
3 VACANT Member who is a certified financial planner recommended by the national association of insurance and financial advisors of Washington
4 VACANT Member representing the interests of small, independent businesses in Washington
5 VACANT Member representing the interests of minority-owned and women-owned businesses in Washington
6 VACANT Member representing the Washington asset building coalition
7 VACANT Member representing a retirement advocacy organization
8 VACANT Member representing covered employees
9 VACANT Member representing covered employers
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Wenatchee Valley College Board of Trustees

Establishes and reviews college policies and oversees the general management of Wenatchee Valley 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.wvc.edu/about/board-of-trustees/index.html
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

Wenatchee Valley College Board of Trustees
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Jackson, Tamra 12/06/2023 09/30/2027 General Public
2 Arno Martinez, Paula 10/06/2020 09/30/2025 General Public
3 Cartagena, Wilma 02/28/2020 09/30/2024 General Public
4 Hancock-Lewis, Phylicia 02/08/2022 09/30/2026 General Public
5 zimmerman, steven 10/03/2023 09/30/2028 General Public
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Western Washington University Board of Trustees

Establishes and reviews college policies and oversees the general management of Western Washington University. The Board also sets the University's strategic direction, approves budgets, and represents the public interest and functions to ensure the basic fiscal integrity of the University.
Board Websitehttps://trustees.wwu.edu/
Policy AreaEducation
Governor Appointments8
Total Board Positions8
Statutory AuthorityRCW 28B.35.100
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
CompensationTravel expenses
Term Length (years)6
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Seven general public members and one student member.

The student member must be selected from a list of candidates, of at least three and not more than five, submitted by the governing body of the associated students and must be a full-time student in good standing at the university at the time of appointment.

Member List

Western Washington University Board of Trustees
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Franklin, Chase 03/10/2020 09/30/2025 General Public
2 Sigüenza, Mariá 10/01/2024 09/30/2030 General Public
2 Sharpe, Susan 10/01/2018 09/30/2024 General Public
3 Pettis, Faith 10/01/2024 09/30/2030 General Public
4 Witherspoon, Christopher 02/25/2022 09/30/2026 General Public
5 Awad, Ash 10/12/2022 09/30/2028 General Public
6 West, Maureen 10/01/2021 09/30/2027 General Public
7 Meyer, John 10/01/2021 09/30/2027 General Public
8 Stone, Max 07/03/2023 06/30/2024 Student Representative
8 Ekhteraee-Sanaee, Tina 07/01/2024 06/30/2025 Student Representative
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Whatcom Community College Board of Trustees

Establishes and reviews college policies and oversees the general management of Whatcom 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.whatcom.edu/about-wcc/college-leadership/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

Whatcom Community College Board of Trustees
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Pedlow, John 10/01/2020 09/30/2025 General Public
2 Bohlke, Wendy 10/03/2019 09/30/2024 General Public
3 Fairchild, Jeffrey 07/05/2022 09/30/2026 General Public
4 Johnson, Rebecca 10/18/2022 09/30/2027 General Public
5 Taylor, Teresa 10/03/2023 09/30/2028 General Public
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Women, Interagency Committee of State Employed

Examines and defines issues pertaining to the rights and needs of women employed in state government and make recommendations to the Governor and state agencies with respect to desirable changes in program and law- especially in the area of education, training, career development, and other conditions of employment.
Board Websitehttps://icsew.wa.gov/other/contact/
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments2
Total Board Positions45
Statutory AuthorityExecutive Order 06-01
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation
Term Length (years)2
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: One woman representative from each state agency or institution of higher education employing not less than 25 women. Agencies employing more than 2,000 women shall select one representative for every 2,000 women employed.

Member List

Women, Interagency Committee of State Employed
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 McIntosh, Janet 06/18/2024 01/01/2075 Chair
2 Littleton, Melissa 07/01/2024 06/30/2026 Governor's Office representative
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Women’s Commission, Washington State

The purpose of the Commission is to improve the wellbeing of women, by enabling them to participate fully in all fields of endeavor, assisting them in obtaining governmental services, and promoting equal compensation and fairness in employment for women. The Commission shall address issues relevant to the problems and needs of women, such as domestic violence, child care, child support, sexual discrimination, sexual harassment, equal compensation and job pathways opportunities in employment, and the specific needs of women of color.
Board Websitehttps://wswc.wa.gov/commission/commissioners
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments9
Total Board Positions13
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.119.020
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
CompensationExpense Reimbursement in Accordance with RCW 43.03.050 & 43.03.060
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term LimitsNone
Member Requirements: The Commission consists of nine general public members. The Governor shall consider nominations for membership based upon maintaining a balanced and diverse distribution of ethnic, geographic, gender, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, and occupational representation; where practicable.

Member List

Women’s Commission, Washington State
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Mukhopadhyay, Riddhi 07/01/2022 06/30/2025 General Public
2 Dalan, Quinn 07/01/2022 06/30/2025 General Public
3 Lowe, Vicki 11/28/2022 06/30/2025 General Public
4 Holub, Allison 08/07/2024 06/30/2026 General Public
5 Franklin, Anna 07/19/2023 06/30/2026 General Public
6 Carrillo, Andrea 12/11/2023 06/30/2026 General Public
7 King-Lowe, Yolanda 08/07/2024 06/30/2027 General Public
8 Kobdish, Christina 09/12/2024 06/30/2027 General Public
8 Kobdish, Christina (Chris) 07/01/2021 06/30/2024 General Public
9 Mullen, Malia 08/07/2024 06/30/2027 General Public
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Workforce Education Investment Accountability and Oversight Board

Provides guidance and recommendations to the legislature. Ensure the workforce education investment account are producing the intended results and are effectively increasing student success and career readiness, such as by increasing retention, completion & job placement rates.
Board Websitehttps://wsac.wa.gov/WEIAOB
Policy AreaEducation
Governor Appointments14
Total Board Positions18
Statutory AuthorityRCW 28B.77.310
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
CompensationExpense Reimbursement in Accordance with RCW 43.03.050 & 43.03.060
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term LimitsNone
Member Requirements: The Commission consists of seventeen members, thirteen of which are appointed by the Governor. The Governor appointments are subject to the consent of the senate.

Member List

Workforce Education Investment Accountability and Oversight Board
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Ashby, Steven 07/18/2024 06/30/2027 Business Representative
2 Awad, Ashraf 08/14/2024 06/30/2027 Business Representative
3 Knutson, Charles 07/09/2024 06/30/2027 Business Representative
4 Davidson, Jane 08/27/2021 06/30/2024 Business Representative
5 Hulit, Barbara 08/14/2024 06/30/2027 Business Representative
6 Lyne, William 08/14/2024 06/30/2027 Labor Representative Covering Faculty of Four-Year Institutions
7 Riker, Mark 07/01/2021 06/30/2024 Labor Representative with Experience in Registered Apprenticeships & Training High-Demand Work-Force
8 Francis, Paul 12/17/2021 06/30/2024 Member Representing Institutions of Higher Education from CTC Sector
9 Flores, Ruben 01/03/2024 06/30/2024 Member Representative Institutions of Higher Education
10 Bannister, Collin 08/14/2024 06/30/2025 Member Representing Students
11 Kuwahara, Mollie 08/14/2024 06/30/2025 Member Representing Students from a Community & Technical College
12 Standish-Kuon, Theresa 08/14/2024 06/30/2027 Member Representative Independent, Not-for-profit Higher Education Institutions
13 Vincent, Jeffery 12/19/2023 06/30/2025 Member Representative of Student Achievement Council
14 VACANT Member representing the workforce training and education coordinating board
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Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board

Serves as a partnership of labor, business, and government dedicated to helping Washington state residents obtain and succeed in family-wage jobs, while meeting employer' needs for skilled workers. As a state agency, the Workforce Board oversees a workforce development system that includes 18 education and training programs receiving almost $1 billion annually in state and federal funds. The Board concentrates it major efforts on planning, coordination evaluation, policy analysis, and recommending improvements to the state's training system.
Board Websitehttps://www.wtb.wa.gov/workforce-board/board-member-bios/
Policy AreaEducation
Governor Appointments11
Total Board Positions11
Statutory AuthorityRCW 28C.18.020
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
Compensation
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: The governor appoints the Chair and selects three labor representatives and three business representatives.

Member List

Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Altaras, June 05/02/2022 06/30/2025 Business Industry
2 Chandler, Gary 12/14/2021 06/30/2025 Non-Voting
3 VACANT Business Industry
4 Larson, Wade 03/17/2022 06/30/2023 Business Industry
5 Hopkins, Jane 07/01/2022 06/30/2026 Labor
6 Brown, Larry 07/01/2022 06/30/2026 Non-voting
7 Carter, Cherika 04/16/2024 06/30/2025 Labor
10 Mattke, Mark 07/30/2018 06/30/2021 Workforce Development Council
11 Mitchell, Robert 07/01/2022 06/30/2026 Labor
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