Board & Commission Profiles

Below you will find detailed information on each state board and commission to which Gov. Inslee has appointment authority. Click below to view the boards -- these profiles will provide you with the detailed information about each board, including board members. You can also view all recently appointed board members.

If you have additional questions about boards and commissions please contact the Office of the Governor at (360)902-4111 or email.

Boards and Commissions

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Community and Technical Colleges, State Board for

Governs and oversees the state's community and technical college system. The Board prepares and submits to Governor the budget for community and technical college system, and disburses funds to the 30 colleges. They also establish standards for staffing, financial procedures, curriculum, and degree and admission policies.
Board Websitehttps://www.sbctc.edu/about/board/board-member-profiles.aspx
Policy AreaEducation
Governor Appointments9
Total Board Positions9
Statutory AuthorityRCW 28B.50.050
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
Compensation
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: consist of nine members who represent the geographic diversity of the state, and who shall be appointed by the governor, with the consent of the senate. At least two members shall reside east of the Cascade mountains. In making these appointments, the governor shall attempt to provide geographic balance and give consideration to representing labor, business, women, and racial and ethnic minorities, among the membership of the board. At least one member of the board shall be from business and at least one member of the board shall be from labor.

Member List

Community and Technical Colleges, State Board for
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Whang, Frederick 10/01/2020 09/30/2024 General Public
2 Valadez, Martin 10/13/2023 09/30/2027 General Public/Eastern Washington
3 Reich, Jay 10/01/2020 09/30/2024 General Public
4 Donner, Crystal 10/01/2021 09/30/2025 Business
5 Titus, Kady 06/12/2023 09/30/2026 General Public/Eastern WA
6 Mason-Placek, Chelsea 01/12/2023 09/30/2026 General Public/Labor
7 Bagherpour, Ben 10/01/2021 09/30/2025 General Public
8 Hogans, Mack 10/13/2023 09/30/2027 General Public
9 Baca, Bernal 04/08/2024 09/30/2027 General Public
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