Governance
2022–23 WASA Board of Directors
WASA's governance structure includes a president, president-elect, past president, secretary, treasurer, and a board of directors.
WASA Board of Directors | October Board Meeting 2022
Executive Officers
President: Michelle Whitney, Pasco
President-elect: Mike Villarreal, Hoquiam
Past President: Aaron Leavell, Olympic ESD 114
Secretary: Larry Francois, NWESD 189
Treasurer: Linda McKay, NCESD 171
Regional Representatives
Region 101: Jake Dingman, Oakesdale
Region 105: Henry Strom, Grandview
Region 108: Larry Francois, NWESD 189
Region 109: Chrys Sweeting, Arlington
Region 110: Shaun Carey, Enumclaw
Region 111: Laurie Dent, Sumner-Bonney Lake
Region 112: Nathan McCann, Ridgefield
Region 113: Patrick Murphy, Olympia
Region 114: Dana Rosenbach, North Mason
Region 123: Jim Jacobs, North Franklin
Region 171: Tracey Beckendorf-Edou, Cascade
Components
BPAC: Melissa Beard, Steilacoom (Chair) | Sarah Thornton, Pasco (Chair-elect)
IPAC: Jenny Rodriquez, Yakima (Chair) | Linda McKay, NCESD 171 (Chair-elect) | Denise Daniels, Fife (Past Chair)
Principals: Matt Yarkosky, Bethel (Chair)
Special Education: John Sander, Franklin Pierce (Chair)
Superintendents: James Everett, Meridian
(Chair) | Mary Templeton, Washougal (Chair-elect) | Jeff Snell, Camas (Past Chair)
Liaisons
AASA: Kevin McKay, Selah| Michelle Price, NCESD 171| Nathan McCann, Ridgefield | Krestin Bahr, Peninsula
ESDs: Aaron Leavell, Olympic ESD 114
Higher Education: Marge Chow, City University
OSPI: Michaela Miller
PESB: Erica Hernandez-Scott
Retirees: Alan Burke, WSSRA
SBE: Susana Reyes, Shoreline
WIAA: Doug Burge, Zillah