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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Pierce College Board of Trustees

Establishes and reviews college policies and oversees the general management of Pierce 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.pierce.ctc.edu/board-members
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

Pierce College Board of Trustees
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Adler, Lauren 06/18/2024 09/30/2027
General Public
2 Belle, Patricia 02/10/2026 09/30/2030 General Public
3 Boyd, Lisa 01/13/2026 09/30/2029
General Public
4 McKibben, Bryce 10/15/2025 09/30/2028
General Public
5 Castro-Woolery, Clemencia 10/01/2021 09/30/2026
General Public
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Pilotage Commissioners, Board of

Examines and licenses qualified pilots for vessels operating on the inland waterways of the state and fixes pilotage rates. The Board also adopts and publishes rules and regulations, and take disciplinary action against any vessel owner or master refusing to comply with its rules. It ensures against the loss of lives, loss of or damage to property and vessels, and protects the marine environment by maintaining efficient and competent pilotage service on our State's inland waters.
Board Websitehttps://pilotage.wa.gov/
Policy AreaTransportation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments7
Total Board Positions9
Statutory AuthorityRCW 88.16.010
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
Compensation$50 per meeting
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Two licensed pilots; one person active in American shipping; one person active in foreign shipping; two interested and concerned members of the public; one environmentalist.

Member List

Pilotage Commissioners, Board of
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
2 Drennen, Andrew 01/22/2024 12/26/2027 Representative of American shipping
3 Anthony, Michael 01/08/2025 12/26/2027 Licensed ship pilot - Grays Harbor or Puget Sound
4 Tyler, Lee 04/07/2025 12/26/2028 Representative of foreign shipping
5 Knutsen, Severin 01/08/2025 12/26/2028 Licensed ship pilot - Puget Sound
6 Farrell, Timothy 03/03/2025 12/26/2028 General public interested in and concerned with pilotage, maritime safety, and marine affairs
7 Hamilton, Jason 08/24/2026 12/26/2029 General public interested in and concerned with pilotage, maritime safety, and marine affairs
8 Kirtley, Eleanor 12/27/2022 12/26/2026 Representative from a recognized environmental organization concerned with marine waters
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Pipeline Safety, Citizens' Committee on

Advises the Utilities and Transportation Commission and other appropriate federal, state, and local government agencies and officials on matters relating to hazardous liquid and gas pipeline safety, routing, construction, operation, and maintenance. The Committee reviews and comments on proposed rules and on the operation of the state pipeline safety program.
Board Websitehttps://www.utc.wa.gov/publicSafety/pipelineSafety/Pages/CCOPSHome.aspx
Policy AreaClimate and Energy
Governor Appointments13
Total Board Positions13
Statutory AuthorityRCW 81.88.140
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationTravel reimbursement and per diem rate
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Nine members representing local government, including elected officials and the public; and four nonvoting members, representing owners and operators of hazardous liquid and gas pipelines.

Member List

Pipeline Safety, Citizens' Committee on
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Albert, Donna 12/23/2025 07/31/2028 General Public
2 Rumbaugh, Sarah 08/15/2024 07/31/2027 Association of Washington Cities Representative
3 Kammereck, Andreas 09/06/2023 07/31/2026
General Public
4 Allard, Mark 09/18/2026 07/31/2027 General Public
5 VACANT General Public
6 McKay, Amanda 09/18/2026 07/31/2029 General Public
7 Losik, Aaron 09/06/2023 07/31/2024 General Public
8 Baruso, Gregory 08/15/2024 07/31/2027 General Public
9 Delvin, Jerome 09/06/2023 07/31/2025
Wa Assoc of Counties
10 VACANT
Industry
11 VACANT
Industry
Non-voting
12 VACANT
Industry
Non-voting
13 VACANT
Industry
Non-voting
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Podiatric Medical Board

Examines candidates for licensure or registration and investigates charges of malpractice, unsafe conditions, or unprofessional conduct. The Board also conducts disciplinary hearings and recommends and adopts rules and regulations to promote safety, protection, and welfare of the public.
Board Websitehttps://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/podiatric-physician-and-surgeon/podiatric-medical-board
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments7
Total Board Positions7
Statutory AuthorityRCW 18.22.013
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation$50 per day, reimbursed for travel and state per diem rate
Term Length (years)5
Statutory Term LimitsNo person may serve more than two consecutive terms on the board
Member Requirements: Four podiatrists, licensed five consecutive years prior to appointment; one general public, not involved in administering health activities nor the provision of health services.

Member List

Podiatric Medical Board
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Kajgana, Zarko 06/26/2023 06/23/2028
Licensed Podiatrist
2 Kovacevich Renne, Lynn 05/18/2026 06/23/2029
Licensed Podiatrist
3 Winslow Hill, Civillia 10/30/2020 06/23/2025 General Public
4 Kerch, Lotchie 09/16/2021 06/23/2026
Licensed Podiatrist
5 Powell, Eric 09/21/2023 06/30/2027
Licensed Podiatrist
6 Wright, Deborah 01/14/2022 06/23/2025 Public member
7 Wenzel, Ellen 05/18/2026 06/23/2030 Professional member
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Pollution Control and Shorelines Hearings Board

Hears appeals from orders and decisions made by the Department of Ecology and to all the decisions of air pollution control boards or authorities. The Board's sole function is to provide litigants a full and complete administrative hearing followed by a fair and impartial written decision based on the facts and law.
Board Websitehttps://eluho.wa.gov/boards/pollution-control-hearings-board
Policy AreaTransportation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments3
Total Board Positions6
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.21B.020
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
CompensationSalaried
Term Length (years)6
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Qualified by training in pertinent matters pertaining to the environment. At least one must be an attorney. No more than two from same political party.

Member List

Pollution Control and Shorelines Hearings Board
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Verdugo, Gabriel 08/16/2024 06/30/2030
Democrat
2 Gonzalez, Michelle 09/08/2022 06/30/2028
Democrat
Attorney
3 Foust, Jason 07/27/2026 06/30/2032
Independent
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Power and Conservation Council, Northwest

Administers the Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Act. Gives the citizens of Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington a stronger voice in determining the future of key resources common to all four states, namely, the electricity generated at and fish and wildlife affected by the Columbia River Basin hydropower dams. The Council is also in the process of completing a fish and wildlife program and a 20-year regional power plan, under the Power Act.
Board Websitehttps://www.nwcouncil.org/contact/washington-office
Policy AreaClimate and Energy
Governor Appointments2
Total Board Positions8
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.52A.030
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
CompensationSalaried
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: The members and officers and employees of the Council shall not be deemed to be officers or employees of the United States for any purpose. One member to the council shall reside east of the crest of the Cascade Mountains and one member shall reside west of the crest of the Cascade Mountains.

Member List

Power and Conservation Council, Northwest
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Golden, K. 04/10/2025 01/15/2028
General Public
2 Purce, Thomas 06/02/2026 01/15/2029
General Public
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Prescription Drug Affordability Board

The Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) was enacted by the Legislature and signed by the Governor in 2022, with the goal of reducing Rx out-of-pocket costs to Washington consumers. The PDAB is to be a 5 member board appointed by the Governor, with administrative support from the Health Care Authority. The PDAB was vested with authority to analyze data from multiple sources to review the price and cost growth of prescription drugs and set upper payment limits on certain of those drugs that may lead to significant excess costs. PDAB and Advisory Board members may not be employees of, board members of, or consultants to, prescription drug manufacturers, PBMs, health careers, wholesale distributors, or related trade associations. It is anticipated that the PDAB will begin meeting in January of 2023. The PDAB’s authorizing statutes can be found in Chapter 70.405 RCW
Board Websitehttps://www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/programs-and-initiatives/clinical-collaboration-and-initiatives/prescription-drug-affordability-board
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments5
Total Board Positions5
Statutory AuthoritySB 5532
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation
Term Length (years)
Statutory Term Limitsmembers may be reappointed by the governor for additional terms
Member Requirements: The Prescription Drug Affordability Board is established, to include five members who have expertise in health care economics or clinical medicine appointed by the governor. Board members shall serve for a term of five years and members may be reappointed by the governor for additional terms. No board member or advisory group member may be an employee of, a board of, or consultant to a prescription drug manufacturer, pharmacy benefit manager, health carrier, prescription drug wholesale distributor, or related trade association, except that a representative from the prescription drug industry serving on an advisory group may be an employee, consultant or board member of a prescription drug manufacturer or related trade association and shall not be deemed to have a conflict of interest. For the purposes of this section, a conflict of interest means association, including financial or personal association, that has the potential to bias or appear to bias an individual's decisions in matters related to the board or the activities of the board. The board shall establish advisory groups consisting of relevant stakeholders, including but not limited to patients and patient advocates for the condition treated by the drug and one member who is a representative of the prescription drug industry, for each drug affordability review conducted by the board pursuant to section 4 of this act.

Member List

Prescription Drug Affordability Board
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Cody, Eileen 08/16/2023 06/30/2027 Expertise in health care economics or clinical medicine
2 Barthold, Douglas 08/16/2023 06/30/2027 Expertise in health care economics or clinical medicine
3 Lindeblad, MaryAnne 10/17/2025 06/30/2027 Expertise in health care economics or clinical medicine
4 Truong, Hung 08/16/2023 06/30/2027 Expertise in health care economics or clinical medicine
5 VACANT Expertise in health care economics or clinical medicine
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Prescription Drug Assistance Foundation Board of Directors

Provides low-income, uninsured Washington State residents with prescription medicines at no or low cost. Established by the legislature, RCW 41.05.550, the foundation is a non-profit organization designed to assist qualified individuals in obtaining prescription drugs at little or no cost.
Board Websitehttps://prescriptiondrugassistance.org/board/
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments11
Total Board Positions11
Statutory AuthorityRCW 41.05.550
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Must represent the interests of persons who lack prescription drug coverage; and have demonstrated expertise in business management and in the administration of a not-for-profit organization.

Member List

Prescription Drug Assistance Foundation Board of Directors
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Howe, Karen 01/22/2021 09/15/2023 General Public
2 Simchuk, Cathy 10/28/2022 09/15/2025
General Public
4 Tobin, Thomas 12/28/2022 09/15/2025
General Public
7 VACANT General Public
8 SANCHEZ, EMILIANO 09/16/2021 09/15/2024 General Public
9 Lohnes, Eric 01/22/2021 09/15/2022
Pharmaceutical Rep.
10 Masteller, Sheila 10/28/2022 09/15/2025
General Public
11 VACANT
General Public
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Professional Educator Standards Board

Establishes policies and requirements for the preparation and certification of education professionals, ensuring that they are competent in the professional knowledge and practice for which they are certified. The Board also ensures that the professionals have a foundation of skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to help students with diverse needs, abilities, cultural experiences, and learning styles meet or exceed the state learning goals, and are committed to research-based practice and career-long professional development.
Board Websitehttps://www.pesb.wa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/about-pesb/
Policy AreaEducation
Governor Appointments12
Total Board Positions12
Statutory AuthorityRCW 28A.410.200
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
CompensationReimbursement of expenses
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term LimitsNo person may serve as a member of the board for more than two consecutive full four-year terms.
Member Requirements: a majority of the members of the board shall be active practitioners with the majority being classroom based.

Member List

Professional Educator Standards Board
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Devagupta, Rama 12/22/2025 06/30/2029
Educator
2 Morales, Alicia 03/09/2026 06/30/2027
Educator
3 Vasilez, Jennifer 01/08/2026 06/30/2029
Educator
4 Jackson, Michaela 12/19/2023 06/30/2027
Educator
5 Talbert, Nicole 04/27/2023 06/30/2026 Educator
6 Castro-Wilson, Alejandro 05/23/2022 09/30/2025
Educator
7 Aguilera, Adam 01/06/2022 09/30/2025
Educator
8 Campbell, Amy 07/01/2022 06/30/2026 Educator
9 Mata, Juan 04/27/2023 06/30/2026
Education Staff Associate
10 Fremstad, Tenesha 07/16/2019 06/30/2022
Public School Principal
10 Stone, Melyssa 07/01/2026 06/30/2030
Public School Principal
11 Roxas, Kevin 12/19/2023 06/30/2026
Higher Education
12 Templeton, Mary 12/30/2025 06/30/2027
Superintendent
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Psychology, Examining Board of

Examines candidates for licensure or registration and investigates charges of unsafe conditions or unprofessional conduct. The Board also conducts disciplinary hearings and recommends and adopts rules to regulations to promote safety, protection, and welfare of the public. The Board accomplishes this through a variety of activities working with The Department of Health, Health Systems Quality Assurance division.
Board Websitehttps://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/ProfessionsNewReneworUpdate/Psychologist/BoardInformation.aspx
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments11
Total Board Positions11
Statutory AuthorityRCW 18.83.035
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationNot to exceed $250 for each day attended (RCW 43.03.265)
Term Length (years)5
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Nine psychologists licensed to practice in state at least three years prior to appointment; two members of the general public who have neither participated in any commercial or professional field related to psychology nor have any household member who has so participated. Each psychologist member of the board shall have actively practiced psychology in the state of Washington prior to appointment.

Member List

Psychology, Examining Board of
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 VACANT
General Public
2 Bleakney, Janet 06/14/2022 01/06/2027
General Public
3 Carlile, Jessica 10/25/2024 01/06/2029
Psychologist
4 Quirk, Ryan 10/25/2024 01/06/2029
Psychologist
5 Lopez, Elena 06/09/2021 01/16/2026
Psychologist
6 VACANT
Psychologist
7 O'Donnell, Cedar 01/09/2023 01/06/2028
Psychologist
8 VACANT
Psychologist
9 Hawley, Phillip 01/07/2025 01/06/2030
Psychologist
10 Olson, Erin 11/29/2022 01/06/2027 Psychologist
11 Goosen, Vanessa 11/29/2022 01/06/2027 Psychologist
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Public Defense Advisory Committee

Provides supervision and direction to the Office of Public Defense, an independent agency in the Judicial Branch. The Committee administers all criminal appellate indigent defense services and contracts with attorneys to represent indigent parents, custodians, and legal guardians involved in child dependency and termination of parental rights proceedings.
Board Websitehttps://www.opd.wa.gov/index.php/about-opd/14-admin/23-advisory-committee
Policy AreaPublic Safety
Governor Appointments2
Total Board Positions13
Statutory AuthorityRCW 2.70.030
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationTravel reimbursement
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: May not be attorneys

Member List

Public Defense Advisory Committee
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Moscoso, Luis 06/29/2023 01/02/2026
Non-attorney
2 Chambers, James 02/29/2024 01/02/2026
Non-attorney
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Public Disclosure Commission

Administers and enforces Washington's public disclosure law and ensure that the provisions of the disclosure law are fully met. The Commission should also conduct a sufficient number of audits and field investigations to provide a statistically valid finding regarding the degree of compliance with the provisions.
Board Websitehttps://www.pdc.wa.gov/engage/leadership
Policy AreaTransportation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments5
Total Board Positions5
Statutory AuthorityRCW 29B.20.010
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
CompensationReimbursement for travel, meals, and lodging + $100 per day
Term Length (years)5
Statutory Term LimitsNo commissioner is eligible for appointment to more than one full term.
Member Requirements: No more than three members can be from same political party. No member, during their tenure, shall hold or campaign for public office; be an officer of any political party or political committee; permit their name to be used, or make contributions in support of or in opposition to any candidate or proposition; participate in any election campaign; or lobby or assist any lobbyist. No person shall be eligible for appointment for more than one full term.

Member List

Public Disclosure Commission
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Kremer, Lisa 08/07/2026 12/31/2028 No more than three members shall have an identification with the same political party.
2 Alsaleh, Teebah 04/24/2026 12/31/2029 No more than three members shall have an identification with the same political party.
3 Segal, Matthew 04/16/2026 12/31/2030 No more than three members shall have an identification with the same political party.
4 North, Douglass 11/29/2023 12/31/2026 No more than three members shall have an identification with the same political party.
5 Leach, J. 06/01/2023 12/31/2027 No more than three members shall have an identification with the same political party.
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Public Employees' Benefits Board

Designs and provides insurance benefit plans and medical/dental coverage for state employees and retirees, the higher education system, political subdivisions, and all employees of school districts.
Board Websitehttps://www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/programs-and-initiatives/public-employees-benefits-board-pebb-program
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments8
Total Board Positions9
Statutory AuthorityRCW 41.05.055
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation$100 per day plus per diem
Term Length (years)2
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Two state employee representatives; one retired; two school district representatives, one retired; four members with experience in health benefit management and cost containment.

Member List

Public Employees' Benefits Board
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
2 Aberle, Travis 10/02/2026 10/01/2028 Experience in health benefit management and cost containment
2 Aberle, Travis 02/05/2026 10/01/2026 Experience in health benefit management and cost containment
3 Spiegel, Kurt 01/14/2025 10/01/2026
State Employee's Union
4 Weinstein, Elyette 02/05/2026 10/01/2027
Retired State Employee
5 Laing, Sharon 02/05/2026 10/01/2027

Experience in health benefit management and cost containment

Voting
6 Bossi, Harry 02/05/2026 10/01/2027
Health Benefits Manager
Voting
7 VACANT
Health Benefits Manager
non-voting
8 MacRobert, Thomas 02/05/2026 10/01/2027
Retired Teacher
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Public Employment Relations Commission

The Public Employment Relations Commission shall prevent or minimize the disruption to public services by the impartial, timely and expert resolution of labor-management disputes through mediation and fact-finding. The commission shall at the close of each fiscal year make a report in writing to the legislature and to the governor stating the cases it has heard, the decisions it has rendered, the names, salaries, and duties of all employees and officers in the employ or under the supervision of the commission, and an account of all moneys it has disbursed.
Board Websitehttps://perc.wa.gov/commission/
Policy AreaLabor
Governor Appointments3
Total Board Positions3
Statutory AuthorityRCW 41.58.010
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
Compensation$100 per day plus per diem
Term Length (years)5
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Knowledge of labor relations.

Member List

Public Employment Relations Commission
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 EIDE, AUDREY 09/09/2026 09/08/2031
Labor Relations
Experience
2 Farber, Henry 12/19/2024 09/08/2029
Labor Relations
Experience
3 Ford, Elizabeth 10/03/2023 09/08/2028
Labor Relations
Experience
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Public Facilities District Board of Directors

Owns and operate the baseball stadium in King County on behalf of taxpayers.
Board Websitehttps://ballpark.org/board-of-directors
Policy AreaTransportation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments3
Total Board Positions7
Statutory AuthorityRCW 36.100.020
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Three members must be appointed by the governor,, one who is nominated by the Speaker of the House, and one who is nominated by the Majority Leader of the Senate.

Member List

Public Facilities District Board of Directors
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Sato, Andrea 01/03/2022 12/31/2025
Speaker of the House Rep.
2 Riojas, Rogelio 01/01/2024 12/31/2027
Governors Rep.
5 Marr, Christopher 01/01/2024 12/31/2027
Senate Majority Leader
Representative
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