The Washington Saves Governing Board oversees the design and rollout of the program. Its 15 members include state lawmakers, public officials, business and worker representatives, financial experts, and community advocates. Nine members are appointed by the Governor and serve three-year terms.
Representative Kristine Reeves, Co-Chair
Washington State House of Representatives Appointee
Representative Hunter Abell, Co-Chair
Washington State House of Representatives Appointee
Senator Javier Valdez
Washington State Senate Appointee
Senator Paul Harris
Washington State Senate Appointee
Mike Pellicciotti
Washington State Treasurer
Joel Sacks
Director of the Department of Labor & Industries
Petros Koumantaros
Governor Appointee, representing the securities industry
John Mangan
Governor Appointee, representing insurance industry
Vacant
Governor Appointee, who is a Certified Financial Planner(TM) recommended by the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) of Washington
Patrick Connor
Governor Appointee, representing interests of small, independent businesses
Michaela Corning
Governor Appointee, representing interests of minority-owned businesses
Ryan Davis
Governor Appointee, representing the Washington Asset Building Coalition
Marguerite Ro
Governor Appointee, representing a retirement advocacy organization
Karim Lessard
Governor Appointee, representing covered employees
Mark Mullet
Governor Appointee, representing covered employers