Office of Governor Gary Locke
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 26, 1998
Contact:  Governor's Communications Office, 360-902-4136

Locke fills posts on several boards and commissions

OLYMPIA - Gov. Gary Locke today announced his selections for various boards and commissions including the Transportation Commission, Board of Tax Appeals, Arts Commission, Commission on Hispanic Affairs and the governing bodies of several college boards of trustees.

Transportation Commission

The commission establishes policy for the Department of Transportation.

George Kargianis, of Bellevue, is a partner with the Seattle law firm of Kargianis, Watkins and Marler. He is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and a member of the Washington State Bar Association. His term expires June 30, 2004.

Board of Tax Appeals

The board hears appeals and makes decisions on appeals from people aggrieved by actions of the Board of Equalization, or the departments of Revenue or Natural Resources.

Locke appointed Sen. Ann Anderson (R), of Acme in Whatcom County, to the Board of Tax Appeals. Anderson is the deputy majority leader in the Washington State Senate. She has been a member of the Legislature since 1986. She replaces Lucille Carlson, who resigned earlier this year.

Anderson's starting date is Sept. 15 at an annual salary of $68,807. Her term expires March 3, 2003.

College Board of Trustees

Locke also appointed nine people to various college boards of trustees throughout the state. The board of trustees is the governing body of the college.

Kim Peery, of Vancouver, was appointed to the Clark College Board of Trustees. Peery is a former Washington state representative and served as majority leader from 1993 to 1994. He also owns a public affairs consulting firm. His term expires Sept. 30, 2003.

Nancy Truitt Pierce, of Monroe, was appointed to the Everett Community College Board of Trustees. She is president and founder Woods Creek Consulting Company, a management consulting company. Truitt's term expires Sept. 30, 1999.

Elizabeth Willis, of Lakewood, was appointed to the Pierce College Board of Trustees. Willis is a principal senior business analyst for the Freeland Group. She also is a commissioner for the Pierce County Arts Commission and on the boards of the Washington State Historical Society and the Wing Luke museum. Her term expires Sept. 30, 2003.

Dell Jackson, of Bellevue, was appointed to another term as a trustee for Bellevue Community College. Jackson is the owner of a business consulting firm. His term expires Sept. 30, 2003.

Dianne Campbell, of Redmond, was appointed to another term as chair on the Cascadia Community College Board of Trustees. Campbell is a founding member of the board. She is an administrative manager for Northwest Power Enterprises Inc. Her term expires Sept. 30, 2003.

Mary Helen Roberts, of Edmonds, was appointed to another term on the Edmonds Community College Board of Trustees. She is a fund development manager for the Program for Early Parent Support, a non-profit organization that focuses on child development. Roberts' term expires Sept. 30, 2003.

Robert Hitt, of Grayland, was appointed to another term on the Grays Harbor Community College Board of Trustees. He is a volunteer for the North Cove Volunteer Fire Department. His term expires Sept. 30, 2003.

Sharon Hart, of Cathlamet, was appointed to another term on the Lower Columbia College Board of Trustees. Hart is executive director of the Lower Columbia Economic Development Council. Her term expires Sept. 30, 2003.

Sarah Phillips, of Lake Forest Park, was appointed to another term on the Shoreline Community College Board of Trustees. She is associate director of the Cascade Center for Public Service. Her term expires Sept. 30, 2004.

Commission on Hispanic Affairs

The commission advises state agencies on developing and implementing policies and programs focusing on the needs of the Hispanic community.

Phyllis Gallegos is an executive recruiter with the Washington State Department of Personnel. She resides in Lacey.

Phil Godinez, of Wenatchee, is a loan officer for Cashmere Valley Bank. He also is chairman of the Cashmere Valley Bank Hispanic Focus Group and co-founder of the North Central Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Appointed to additional terms on the commission are: Arturo Biblarz, of Tacoma, a professor at Pacific Lutheran University; and Jesse Briones, of College Place, a Spanish teacher for the Walla Walla School.

All terms expire Aug. 1, 2001.

Arts Commission

The commission promotes the growth and development of the arts in Washington state. It advises state agencies and officials on issues related to the arts and appropriates funds set aside to acquire works of art for public buildings.

Susan McLain, of Seattle, is one of Seattle's leading Celtic and pedal harpists. She also is president of the Seattle Chapter of the American Federation of Musicians Local 76-493.
Esther Stefaniw, is an apple orchardist in Manson. She also is on the Manson School Board and a Chelan County commissioner.

Both terms expire July 28, 2001.

Commission for the Humanities

The commission is a non-profit organization supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities. It makes grants to support programs that foster public understanding and appreciation of history, literature, ethics and other humanities fields.

Dr. James Williams, of Spokane, was appointed to another term on the commission. He is president of Spokane Community College. Williams' term expires Oct. 31, 2001.

Governor's Affirmative Action Policy Committee

The committee is the policy and review body for the state's affirmative action program.

Suzanne Estrella, of LaConner, has extensive experience in human services. She received her human services management certification at the University of Washington Graduate School of Social Work. Her term expires March 31, 2001.

Sentencing Guidelines Commission

The commission evaluates state sentencing policy for the adult criminal and juvenile justice systems.

David Boerner, of Tacoma, is an associate professor of law at the Seattle University School of Law. His writing has appeared in numerous legal publications. He has served on various organizations, including the Governor's Task Force on Community Protection and the Washington Council on Crime and Delinquency. Boerner's term expires Aug. 2, 2001.

Organized Crime Advisory Board

The board advises the governor on the activities of organized crime in Washington state.

Sheriff Rick Bart, of Marysville, was appointed to the board. He has been with the Snohomish County sheriff's office since 1973. His term expires July 15, 2000.

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