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Office of Governor Gary Locke
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 26, 1999
Contact:  Governor's Communications Office, 360-902-4136

Locke appoints citizens to boards and commissions

OLYMPIA — Gov. Gary Locke today announced his appointments for a college board of trustees, the Human Rights Commission, the Washington State Council on Aging, and other boards and commissions.

College Board of Trustees

The board of trustees is the governing body of the college.

Lee Kraft Cressman, of Mercer Island, was appointed to Bellevue Community Colleges, Board of Trustees. Cressman is an attorney and a former King County Superior Court judge. Her term expires Sept. 30, 2004.

Human Rights Commission

The commission works to eliminate and prevent discrimination in employment, housing, places of public accommodation, insurance and credit practices because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, or physical, mental or sensory disability.

Rev. Ellis H. Casson, of Seattle, is the pastor of First African Methodist Episcopal Church. He is the former regional director of the Office of Civil Rights for the Federal Highway Administration. His term expires June 17, 2004.

Washington State Council on Aging

The council advises the governor and Department of Social and Health Services on policies, programs and services affecting older persons.

John Donoghue, of Oroville, is a former orchardist and resort operator. He is also a member of the Washington Farm Bureau.

Joe Dukes, of Marysville, is a former Los Angeles County deputy sheriff. Dukes is also a board member of the Snohomish County Council on Aging.

Maria Hernandez-Peck, of Spokane, is an associate professor and director of the Center for Studies in Aging. She is also a board member of Spokane County Community Mental Health.

Marlene S. Howard, of Walla Walla, is a former nurse and administrator at the Walla Walla Veterans Administration Medical Center, primarily dealing with elderly and disabled patients. Howard is certified in gerontological nursing.

Russ Wigley, of Chehalis, is a Lewis County Commissioner. He is also the director of the Washington Counties Risk Pool.

Appointed to additional terms on the council are: Miriam Horrigan, of Bellevue, a former administrator at the University of Washington; Florence Stier, of Lacey, a retired professor of social work at the University of Washington; and Yukie Yumibe, of Tacoma, a retired nurse.

All terms expire Sept. 15, 2002, except Donoghue, whose term expires Sept. 15, 2000, and Hernandez-Peck, whose term expires Sept. 15, 2001.

Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Advisory Committee

The committee coordinates and provides guidance for Washington's observance of the bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Muff Donohue, of Dayton, is vice president of the Columbia County Health Foundation Board, and she is the treasurer of her local Episcopal Church.

Phyllis Goldhammer, of Vancouver, is the program director of the Partnerships in Education Center for the Educational Service District 112. She is also a former bank manager.

William Iyall, of Gig Harbor, is the special projects manager for the City of Tacoma. Iyall is also a member of the Cowlitz Tribe of Indians.

L. Michelle Liberty, of College Place, is the marketing director of the Wildhorse Casino Resort. She is also a member of the Walla Walla Indian Tribe.

Nabiel Shawa, of Long Beach, is city administrator of the City of Long Beach. He is also a former bank manager.

Marilyn Skahan-Malatare, of Yakima, is collections manager and curator for the Yakama Nation Museum and is a member of the Yakama Indian Tribe.

All terms expire June 30, 2001.

Developmental Disabilities Council

The council advises the governor on issues and trends in providing services to developmentally disabled individuals in the state.

William Anderson, of Woodinville, is retired from the insurance industry and is a member of the King County Parents Coalition.

Roberta Brannon, of Colfax, is self-employed in the sales industry. She is also board president of Families Together of the Palouse.

Tracie Day, of Yakima, is the coordinator of Yakima County Parent to Parent. Day was previously a HeadStart instructional specialist.

William "BJ" Flaherty, of Yakima, is a telemarketer. He also serves on the Yakima County Developmental Disabilities Board.

Ronnie Hacken, of Olympia, is a private practice marriage and family therapist and former adjunct faculty member at City University and Centralia College.

Alphonso Lee, of Yakima, is a counselor and part-time instructor at Yakima Valley Community College.

Carol Lenore Shaw, of Auburn, is a substitute teacher. Shaw is also a former speech/language pathologist at the Muckleshoot Tribal School.

Claudia Smith, of Omak, is a program assistant and training coordinator for Okanogan County Development Disabilities.

Julie Williamson, of Spokane, was a youth spokesperson for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Diana Zottman, of Seattle, is an attorney specializing in misdemeanor and felony criminal defense. She also works as a public defender for the City of Pacific.

Appointed to additional terms on the council are Gaye McClendon, of Moses Lake, former regional trainer for People First of Washington; Mike Rogers, of Olympia, a credit solicitor for Sears; and Rita Wang, of Bellingham, resident services coordinator for the Northwest Regional Council.

All terms expire June 30, 2002, except Anderson, Brannon, and Lee, whose terms expire June 30, 2000, and Hacken and Zottman, whose terms expire June 30, 2001.

Governor's Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS

The council helps the governor develop sound state policies on the HIV epidemic.

Wendy Doescher, of Yakima, is a crisis counselor and AIDSNET coordinator for the Yakima Health District.

Paul Root, of Kirkland, is a health care manager at Monroe Corrections Complex. He is a retired major in the U.S. Army.
Appointed to additional terms on the council are Judith Billings, J.D., of Puyallup, executive director of Economics America; Tim Hillard, of Washington, D.C., on leave from Fisher Broadcasting; and Debra Nelson, of Yakima, administrator of the New HOPE Clinic at the Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic.

All terms expire June 30, 2002.

Commission on Pesticide Registration

The commission provides guidance to Washington State University's Food Safety and Environmental Quality Lab on pesticide registrations for minor crops and minor uses and on the availability of pesticides for emergency use.

Ron Angel, of Seattle, is vice president and manager of operations for Washington Tree Service and has worked in the tree/shrub spraying business for more than 30 years.

Charles Masters, of Centralia, is a technology implementation manager for the Weyerhaeuser Company.

John Shields, of Kennewick, is a field department manager for McCain Foods U.S.A. Shields is formerly a field representative for the J.R. Simplot Co.

Dr. Kurt Volker, of Yakima, is a principal field biologist for Zeneca Ag Products. He is also an adjunct professor at Washington State University.

Appointed to an additional term on the commission is Doug Muse, of Pasco, a vegetable and seed farmer.

All terms expire Aug. 14, 2002, except Shields, whose term expires Aug. 14, 2001.

Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission

The commission examines and licenses chiropractors.

Appointed to additional terms on the commission are Joan Baird, of Dupont, retired administrator for the Washington State Department of Licensing; and Dr. Robert Cummins, D.C., of Everett, a practicing chiropractor.

Both terms expire June 30, 2003.

State School for the Blind

The school serves the educational needs of visually impaired and blind students from throughout the state.

Appointed to an additional term on the board of trustees is Susan Davidson, of Tacoma, a preschool teacher. Her term expires July 1, 2004.

Advisory Council for the Blind

The council advises the director of the Washington State Department of Services for the Blind.

Maurine Coon, of Longview, is the former program chairman for the Longview Organization on Disability. Her term expires Sept. 13, 2002.

State School for the Deaf

The school serves the educational needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing students from throughout the state.

Bonita K. Decker, of Ephrata, was appointed to the board of trustees. Decker is a self-employed educational consultant. She is also the former director of the special services cooperative for the Ephrata School District. Her term expires July 1, 2003.

Allie M. Joiner, of Seattle, was appointed to the board of trustees. Joiner is community advocate for the Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Service. She is a former deaf services coordinator. Her term expires July 1, 2000.

Governor's Substance Abuse Advisory Committee

The committee coordinates the state incentive grant to revitalize alcohol, tobacco and other drug prevention efforts in the state.

Rosalba Ayala, of Custer, is a senior at Lynden High School and a former courtesy clerk and berry picker. Her term expires Dec. 31, 2001.

Elevated Transportation Company Board (Monorail)

The board works to build an elevated mass transportation system. Once built, the board will oversee and operate the system and all other facilities directly related to it.

Alec Fisken, of Seattle, is a publisher at Marine Publishing. He is also the former vice president of an investment banking company. His term expires Feb. 17, 2003.

Collection Agency Board

The board regulates in-state and out-of-state collection agencies doing business in Washington.

Grace C. Lee, of Olympia, is a part-time finance manager for a doctor's office. She previously worked in the imports department of Northwestern Bell Phones. Her term expires Dec. 31, 2002.
Appointed to an additional term on the board is Joyce Olsen, of Olympia, an investigative mystery shopper for Loss Prevention Resources. Her term expires Dec. 31, 2003.

State Independent Living Advisory Council

The council advises and assists the state on issues and policies relating to independent living for individuals with disabilities.

Julia Willinger, of Seattle, is board president of the Washington Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities. She also served as youth counselor for a non-profit youth services center. Her term expires Sept. 24, 2002.

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