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Agency Administration

Learn more about the agency administration at Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission.

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is a seven-member volunteer citizen commission that provides policy direction for the agency. The commission hires an agency director, who in turn hires executive leaders to guide the agency. The Executive Leadership members are as follows:

Director 

Diana Dupuis

Washington State Parks Director Diana Dupuis stands on a rocky shoreline with ocean water and islands in the background.

Deputy Director

Mike Sternback

Mike Sternbeck, Washington State Parks Deputy Director poses in front of evergreen trees. He has gray hair and is wearing a lavender shirt.

 

Stewardship Director

Lisa Lantz

Washington State Parks Stewardship Director Lisa Lantz poses in front of evergreens smiling and wearing a bright blue shirt.




Tribal Relations Director

Jenna Bowman

Washington State Parks Tribal Relations Director Jenna Bowman poses in front of evergreen trees.

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Executive Assistant to the
Director, Commission & Deputy

Becki Ellison

Washington State Parks Executive Assistant Becki Ellison poses in front of evergreens smiling and wearing a lavender shirt.

 

Operations Director

Jon Crimmins

Washington State Parks Operations Director Jon Crimmins poses in front of evergreens smiling and wearing a blue plaid shirt.

 

Parks Development Director

Heather Saunders

Heather Saunders, Washington State Parks Development Director stands in front of evergreens wearing a blue shirt and brown pants.

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Human Resources Director

Amber Erdahl

Washington State Parks Human Relations Director Amber Erdahl poses in front of evergreen trees.


Policy and Government Affairs
Director 

Brian Considine

Brian Considine Policy and Governmental Affairs Director wearing, black glasses, a blue suit and tie

Administrative Services Director

Laura Holmes

Washington State Parks Administrative Services Director Laura Holmes poses in an evergreen forest wearing a red jacket and white shirt.

 
Communications Director

Clare Delong

Washington State Parks Communications Director Clare DeLong-Tuminez poses in front of evergreen trees.

 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director

Janette Chien

Janette Chien, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director for Washington State Parks poses in front of evergreens.

 

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