Office of Governor Gary Locke
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 18, 1998
Contact:  Governor's Communications Office, 360-902-4136

Locke announces appointments to boards and commissions

OLYMPIA - Gov. Gary Locke today announced his selections to the Arts Commission, Washington Technology Center Board of Directors, Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee, the governing boards of three educational institutions and other boards and commissions.

Arts Commission

The Arts 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.

Miriam Barnett, of Bellingham, is executive director of Allied Arts of Whatcom County. She also serves on the Governor's Blue Ribbon Task Force for the Arts and is the chair of numerous arts organizations including: the Arts Network of Washington State; 1998 Washington Cultural Congress; and the Cooperative Arts Roundtable.

Susan Deluchhi, of Richland, is executive director of the Tri-Cities Corporate Council for the Arts and a member of the Washington Arts Alliance Board of Directors.

Stephanie Ellis-Smith, of Seattle, is a visual resource coordinator for the Jacob Lawrence Catalogue Raisonne' Project.

Locke also appointed several current members to new terms on the commission. They are: Steven Caffery, of Yakima, executive director of the Capitol Theatre in Yakima; Rick Epting, of Mt. Vernon, arts and entertainment editor for the Skagit Argus; Dan Harpole, of Port Townsend, Jefferson County Commissioner; Luis Ramirez, of Seattle, director of Ethnic Cultural Center and Theatre Complex at the University of Washington.

All terms expire July 28, 2000.

Washington Technology Center Board of Directors

The Washington Technology Center Board of Directors develops technology research partnerships between state universities, private industry and government.

Dr. Anjan Bose, of Pullman, is dean of the College of Engineering and Architecture at Washington State University (WSU). He also is a power engineering professor at WSU.

Marie Burlinson, of Bellingham, is president of Pacific Interactive Inc. She is past president of RJM Multimedia Inc. in Seattle. She has more than 20 years of experience in computer science.

Albert M. Erisman, of Seattle, is director of applied research and technology for information systems for The Boeing Company. He leads a staff of 250 computer scientists, mathematicians, statisticians and engineers. He has been with Boeing since 1969.

Mike Schwenk, of Richland, is director of economic development and communications for the U.S. Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. He has over 20 years of technical, project and general management experience.

Appointed to additional terms on the board are: Terry Byington, of Seattle, executive director of American Electronics Association - Washington Council; Dr. Arthur Chen, of Bellevue, partner at MDS Ventures Pacific Inc. and Holex Technology Consulting; and Earl Lumpkins, of Spokane, president of Biopol Laboratory Inc.

All terms expire June 11, 2001.

Governor's Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee

The committee advises the governor on priorities for granting federal juvenile delinquency funds and improving the juvenile justice system.

Wallace Anderson, of Sunnyside, is chief of police for the Sunnyside Police Department. He has been with the department since 1970.

Judge Leonard Costello, of Bremerton, is a Kitsap County Superior Court Judge. He is a member of the Superior Court Judges Association's Family and Juvenile Law Committee and a tutor for the Kitsap Literacy Council.

Amber Cummings, of Hoquiam, is a recent graduate of Hoquiam High School. She currently works for the Hoquiam Parks and Recreation Department.

Daniel Erker, of Gig Harbor, is administrator for the Pierce County Juvenile Court. He is chair of the Tacoma Urban Network and an ex-officio member of the Tacoma Pierce County Commission on Children, Youth and Families.

Barbara McHenry, of University Place, is the Alcohol, Drug and Treatment Support Act (ADATSA) supervisor and the pregnancy outreach supervisor for the Pierce County Alliance. She also has worked as a counselor to high-risk adolescents and chemically-dependent pregnant women and adolescents.

David Vance, of Bellevue, is a public health manager for the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. He has 25 years of experience in health management. He also is an adjunct instructor of health care administration at Chapman University's Washington state campus.

Jessy Vasquez, of Everett, who recently moved to Washington state from Alaska. In Alaska she was a youth member appointed to the Alaska Coalition for Juvenile Justice and a board member of the Muldoon Community Development Corporation.

Appointed to another term on the council are: Dan Bond, of Everett, a program director for the Snohomish County Juvenile Justice Program Development Unit; Michael Peters, of Shelton, with the South Puget Intertribal Planning Agency; and Randy Yates, of Everett, a deputy prosecuting attorney in Snohomish County.

All terms expire June 30, 2001, except for Daniel Erker, whose term expires June 30, 2000.

Organized Crime Advisory Board

The board advises the governor on issues relating to organized crime in Washington state.

Jim Montgomery, of Bellevue, the chief of police for the Bellevue Police Department, was selected for the board. He has more than 30 years of experience in police service which includes nine years as King County Sheriff.

Greg Zempel, a prosecuting attorney for Kittitas County, was appointed to another term on the board. Both will sever terms expiring July 15, 2000.

Community Outdoor Athletic Fields Advisory Council

The advisory council was formed as a result of Referendum 48. The measure approved the Seahawks/soccer stadium construction and also created a Youth Athletic Facilities grant program. The new council will provide advice to the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation, including guidelines for the Youth Athletic Facilities funds.

Peter Lukevich, of Seattle, was appointed as chair of the new council. He has his own law practice in Seattle and serves as a Tukwila Municipal Court Judge. Lukevich
is a founding board member and legal advisor to Friends of Athletic Fields.

He also is a youth sports coach and volunteer for baseball, soccer and football teams. His term expires June 30, 2001.

School for the Blind, Board of Trustees

The board serves the educational needs of visually-impaired and blind students from across the state.

Appointed to additional terms as trustees are Cynthia Roney, of Gig Harbor, a teacher for the visually impaired at Tacoma Public Schools; Denise Mackenstadt, of Bothell; an instructional assistant at Northshore School District; and Terry Robertson, of Vancouver, a self-employed manufacturers representative. All terms expire July 1, 2003.

Grays Harbor College Board of Trustees

The board of trustees is the governing body for Grays Harbor College.

Dennis Colwell, of Aberdeen, was appointed to the Grays Harbor College Board of Trustees. A graduate of the University of Washington Law School, he is a partner with the law firm of Ingram, Zelasko and Goodwin in Aberdeen. His term expires Sept. 30, 2001.

Work Force Training and Education Coordinating Board

The board provides planning, coordination, evaluation, monitoring, and policy analysis for the state training system.

Geraldine Coleman, owner and manager of EXPRESS Personnel Service in Walla Walla, was appointed to another term on the board. Her term expires June 30, 2002.

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