About the association
The Governor's Distinguished Management Leadership Awards recognize state government managers who demonstrate excellence. Governor Booth Gardner signed Executive Order 91-08 to institutionalize the program. Learn more about the association's history.
2021–22 meetings- All meetings are 12–1 p.m. and conducted virtually.
- Speakers’ presentations are from 12:15–1 p.m.
- Meeting invitations will be sent via an Outlook invitation monthly to members with a link to join virtually.
2021-22 theme: Beyond 2021, Transforming How We Work
- September, GDMA Presents Christopher Poulos, Executive Director, Washington Statewide Reentry Council; https://youtu.be/B2EPKv4Ddgk
- October, GDMA Presents Lt Gov Denny Heck; https://youtu.be/a1sWumAnH8I
- November, Governor's Distinguished Managers Association Presents Professor Stephen Page; https://youtu.be/qTG-byFYo0I
- February, GDMA Presents: Pat Lashway, OFM Deputy Director and Tara Smith, DES Director; https://youtu.be/RSoQ8nZPn3Y
- March 17, Chris Anibarro, Director of Stakeholder Centered Strategy at Intentional Futures
- April 21, Brooklyn Dicent, Happiness Consulting
- May TBD
2020–21 association board members
- JR Richards, President, Employment Security Department 360-463-1079
- Yvonne Knutson, President-Elect, Office of Financial Management, 360-790-2723
- Ken Krous, Secretary/Treasurer, Department of Revenue, 360-704-5654
- Joshua Johnston, Past President, Washington State Lottery, 360-810-2878
Resources
- Current by-laws (Sept. 2019)
- Historical list of members