Office of Governor Gary Locke
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 7, 1999
Contact: Governor's Communications Office, 360-902-4136
Locke announces selections to several state boards, commissions
OLYMPIA — Gov. Gary Locke made appointments today to college boards of trustees, Council on Substance Abuse, and other boards and commissions.
College Board of Trustees
The board of trustees is the governing body of the college.
Katherine Kenison, of Ephrata, was appointed to Big Bend Community College, Board of Trustees. Kenison is a private practice attorney.
Joseph A. Ferrara, of Bellevue, was appointed to the Lake Washington Technical College, Board of Trustees. Ferrara is the chairman and chief executive officer of an Internet company.
Both terms expire Sept. 30, 2003.
Council on Substance Abuse
The council develops recommendations for a state and local strategy on substance abuse and seeks community involvement on issues relating to the strategy.
Terrence Mitchell, of Tacoma, is a high school student involved with the King County Youth-N-Action program.
Angelica Balderas, of Port Hadlock, is a domestic violence specialist for the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe.
Appointed to additional terms on the council are: The Honorable Jim Moeller, of Vancouver, City of Vancouver councilmember; Yvonne Wong Rivers, of Nine Mile Falls, executive director of the Eastern Washington Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing; Larry Erickson, of Olympia, executive director of the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs; Raymond Mason, of Seattle, labor liaison for substance abuse service for the Washington State Labor Council; and Dennis O'Neill, of Seattle, drugfree workplace manager for The Boeing Company.
All terms expire Aug. 3, 2001, except Mitchell and Balderas, whose terms expire Aug. 3, 1999.
Freight Mobility and Strategic Investment Board
The board designates strategic freight corridors within the state and reviews and evaluates freight mobility funding applications.
Ross Kelley, of Spokane, is an engineer for Spokane County. His term expires June 30, 2002.
Small Business Improvement Council
The council identifies regulatory, administrative and legislative proposals, to improve the entrepreneurial environment for small businesses and advises state business programs on their policies and practices.
Appointed to additional terms on the council are: Christopher Crowley, of LaCenter, president of a public relations consulting company; Robert Glatzer, of Spokane, owner and president of a marketing and advertising company; and Paul Fish, of Spokane, president of Mountain Gear, Inc.
All terms expire July 19, 2002.
Building Code Council
The council develops, adopts, and maintains the State Building Code, which comprises the minimum building construction regulations for the State of Washington.
William Misocky, of Bonney Lake, is an instructor of journeyman and apprentice plumbers for the Seattle Area Pipe Trades Education Center.
Dave Saunders, of Yakima, is the permit services manager for Yakima County.
Dale Shafer, of Spokane, is a professional engineer.
Appointed to additional terms on the council are: The Honorable Jim Lewis, of Yakima, Yakima County commissioner; and N. Sue Alden, of Seattle, a retired architect.
All terms expire Jan. 5, 2002, except Saunders, whose term expires Jan. 5, 2000.
Board of Pilotage Commissioners
The board examines and licenses qualified pilots for vessels operating on the inland waterways of the state, fixes pilotage rates, and adopts and publishes rules and regulations.
Charles Davis, of Seattle, is a maritime lawyer and former steamship officer. His term expires Dec. 26, 2001.
Appointed to an additional term on the commission is Andrew Palmer, of Port Townsend, an activist in marine environmental issues. His term expires Dec. 26, 2002.
Washington Council on Adult Education
The council advises the governor, Legislature, Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board, and State Board for Community and Technical Colleges Education on adult education issues.
Appointed to additional terms on the council are: Lynn Busacca, of Shelton, executive director of Mason County Literacy; Virginia Cross, of Auburn, Auburn School District Indian education coordinator; and Erin Mundinger, of Omak, manager of a job training unit for the Employment Security Department.
All terms expire Oct. 9, 2001.
Forest Practices Board
The board establishes forest practices standards and forest water quality regulations within the state.
L.T. "Toby" Murray, III, of Tacoma, is the general manager for Murray Pacific Corp.
Appointed to additional terms on the board are: The Honorable Joel Rupley, of Kelso, Cowlitz County commissioner; and Judy Clark Turpin, of Federal Way, a partner in a governmental relations firm.
All terms expire Dec. 31, 2002, except Murray, whose term expires Dec. 31, 2000.
Board of Boiler Rules
The board formulates rules and regulations for the safe and proper construction, installation, use, operation, and repair of boilers and pressure vessels.
James Olszewski, of Snohomish, is a steam operating engineer for The Boeing Company. His term expires Aug. 22, 2000.
Kenneth Eshleman, of Lynnwood, is a manager for a boiler inspection and insurance company. His term expires Aug. 22, 2002.
Advisory Council for the Blind
The council advises the director of the Department of Services for the Blind.
Appointed to additional terms on the council are: Mark Noble, of Seattle, customer service specialist at the Social Security Administration; and William Ulmer, of Spokane, a former massage therapist.
Both terms expire Sept. 13, 2001.
State Library Commission
The commission sets general directions and policies for the State Library, makes rules and regulations governing the administration of the State Library, and awards grant funds.
Charles Taylor, of Metaline Falls, is the former president of computer consulting company. His term expires July 19, 2002.