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.

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Higher Education Facilities Authority

Enables Washington's nonprofit, independent colleges, and universities to build, improve, and equip higher education facilities through tax-exempt financing in a manner that will minimize capital costs.
Board Websitehttps://www.whefa.org/board-members
Policy AreaEducation
Governor Appointments4
Total Board Positions7
Statutory AuthorityRCW 28B.07.030
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
Compensation
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Three general public with interest and expertise in provision and financing of higher education; one president of a higher education institution.

Member List

Higher Education Facilities Authority
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Garcia-Cisneros, Sergio 05/14/2024 05/17/2025 General Public
2 Belton, Laurence 05/23/2024 03/26/2028 President, Higher Ed.
Institution
3 Tiwari, Shilpa 04/05/2022 03/26/2026 General Public
4 Sharratt, Gene 03/27/2021 03/26/2025 General Public
5 Schumacher, David 01/31/2013 Statutory Appointee
Governor Designee
Apply to be a member of Higher Education Facilities Authority