Office of Governor Gary Locke
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 13, 1998
Contact:  Governor's Communications Office, 360-902-4136

Locke makes appointments to state boards and commissions

OLYMPIA - Gov. Gary Locke today announced the appointments of several individuals to state boards and commissions. Among the appointments are:

Jail Industries Board
Mary Boehnke of Spokane was reappointed to the Jail Industries Board. Boehnke represents the Communications Workers of America Local 7818 where she was elected executive vice president and named bargaining agent. She has served as a member of the Coalition of Labor Union Women and has volunteered with several community organizations. Her term expires Feb. 15, 2001.

Anton Jones of Yakima also was reappointed to the Jail Industries Board. Jones is the business representative for the General Teamsters Local 524 in Yakima. He has worked with the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission's Corrections Officer Academy, and has worked as a corrections officer for Kittitas County. He is a volunteer for the Kittitas County Search and Rescue Team, the Kittitas County Deputy Sheriff's Association and the Crisis Line. His term expires Feb. 15, 2001.

Harry James Smiskin of Yakima also was reappointed to the Jail Industries Board. Smiskin has served as the executive secretary of the Yakama Indian Nation Tribal Council, as well as serving as police chief of the Colville Indian Reservation in Nespelem. He currently works for a development group in Yakima. His term expires Feb. 15, 2001.

Bruce Thompson of Federal Way also was appointed to another term with the Jail Industries Board. Thompson is a project manager with the Weyerhaeuser Company. He has held prior positions with the U.S. Forest Service. His term expires Feb. 15, 2001.

The Jail Industries Board offers advice to cities and counties in developing, promoting and establishing consistent, safe and efficient offender work programs.

Criminal Justice Training Commission
Rufus McKee of Seattle was named to another term on the Criminal Justice Training Commission. McKee is the executive director of the Northwest Defenders Association and has served as judge pro-tem in the Seattle District Court. He has served on the King County Executive's Task Force on the Department of Youth Services, the King County Drug Court Advisory Panel, and other criminal justice associations. He also has served on the Central Youth and Family Services board and the King County Diversion Program. His term expires June 30, 2002.

Garry E. Lucas, sheriff of Clark County, was named to the Criminal Justice Training Commission. Lucas has been with the Sheriff's Office for 30 years, serving as sergeant, lieutenant and chief deputy. He has held membership in the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, the Washington chapter of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Academy Associates, the National Sheriffs Association and the International Association of Chiefs of Police. He also has served on numerous state, county and local criminal justice groups. His term expires June 30, 2002.

The Criminal Justice Training Commission develops training standards and programs to upgrade criminal justice personnel and establishes standards on physical, mental and moral fitness for recruiting criminal justice personnel.

African American Affairs Commission
Wayne Williams of Tacoma and Rev. A.R. Obey of Lacey were appointed to another term on the African American Affairs Commission. Their terms expire Nov. 20, 2000. The African American Affairs Commission examines and defines issues relating to the rights and needs of African Americans and makes recommendations to the governor and state agencies for changes in programs and laws.

Municipal Research Council
Chuck Booth, mayor of Auburn; Richard McIver, member of the Seattle City Council; and Duane Scott, mayor of Colville, have been appointed to the Municipal Research Council. Their terms expire July 31, 1999. The Municipal Research Council assures that Washington cities and towns have a comprehensive research and service program.

Medical Quality Assurance Commission
Dr. Everardo J. Espinosa of Seattle was named to the Medical Quality Assurance Commission. He is an anesthesiologist in the Seattle area. He has been a clinical instructor and assistant professor of anesthesiology at the University of Washington Medical School. He also has held membership in Associated Anesthesiologists and Physicians Anesthesia Services. His term expires June 30, 2001. The Medical Quality Assurance Commission regulates the competency and quality of medical professionals licensed to practice medicine and surgery. The group monitors and enforces qualifications for licensing, consistent standards of practice, continuing competency mechanisms and discipline.

Washington Economic Development Finance Authority
Scott L. Hardman of Seattle was named as chairman of the Washington Economic Development Finance Authority. Hardman is an investment banker in Seattle. He has experience in international banking and related issues. His term expires Oct. 19, 1999. The Washington Economic Development Finance Authority helps small- and medium-sized businesses meet their capital needs.

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