Published date: August 13, 2026
Dear APWA Member,
In accordance with the Chapter By-Laws, the following 2027 officers and 2027-2028 board has been prepared by the nominating committee. Online voting is currently open from August 14 – September 22, 2026 for 2027 Officers and 2027-2028 Board Members.
Open nomination from the Chapter is now closed and was available from June 26 – July 31, 2026 in accordance with Chapter bylaws.
You participation in voting is vital for a robust Chapter. Thank you.
Questions? Contact Chapter Past President, Jeff Brauns, JeffB@paceengrs.com
VOTE NOW!
Voting takes 3-5 min to complete.
2027-2028 Board Member Candidates
- Adib Altallal, Utilities Engineer, City of Tukwila
- Dustin DeKoekkoek, PE, Seattle Office Director, Toole Design
- Tricia Juhnke, Public Works Director, City of Shoreline
- Sonia Palma, Operations Manager, Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT)
- Travis Rakeshaw, Stormwater Maintenance Lead, City of Walla Walla
- Connor Simonson, Infrastructure Maintenance Manager, City of Newcastle
- Ryan Tuomisto, Business Development Manager, Associated Earth Sciences, Inc. (AESI)
2027 Secretary Candidates
- Mary Heather Ames, Deputy Public Works Director, City of Pasco
- Ramiro Chavez, Director of Environment & Public Works, City of Tacoma
2027 Officer Confirmation Voting
- President: Caroline Barlow, PE, CMOM Program Manager, Seattle Public Utilities
- Vice President: Justin Matthews, PE, Principal / Transportation Project Manager, KPFF Consulting Engineers
- Treasurer: Karissa Witthuhn, PE, PNW Engineering Team Lead, Psomas
Questions? Contact Chapter Past President, Jeff Brauns, JeffB@paceengrs.com.