SEATTLE - Washington Governor-Elect Bob Ferguson today announced the formation of a Transition Team tasked with ensuring a seamless transition into the new administration. The team is composed of a diverse group of experienced professionals and community leaders who will help with the preparation and implementation of Ferguson’s vision and priorities for Washington.

The bipartisan Transition Team consists of leaders from every region of the state. The Transition Team will work closely with Ferguson’s Executive Leadership Team, current administration officials, stakeholders, and community organizations to assess needs and establish a strategic plan to help Ferguson implement his priorities for the first 100 days of his new administration.

“Transition is a critical time for our state,” Ferguson said. “I’m grateful to this team for dedicating their time and energy to improving state government to better serve Washingtonians. We will focus on delivering practical, commonsense solutions to the challenges facing our state. This team brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. They will help us build a stronger Washington.”

The Transition Team will assist with all the key tasks of transitioning to a new administration, including:

• Developing strategies to implement Ferguson’s key budget and policy priorities for his first 100 days, including improving public safety, expanding housing opportunities, and increasing affordability for all Washingtonians.
• Recommending approaches and reforms to better deliver services for Washingtonians, including identifying efficiencies, improving customer service and making government more accessible and responsive.
• Identifying and vetting talented professionals who are interested in serving in Ferguson’s cabinet and throughout the administration.
• Identifying strategies to safeguard Washingtonians from the potential harms of another Trump administration and Project 2025.

The following individuals have been appointed to the Transition Team:

1. Jennifer Allen, CEO, Planned Parenthood of Washington
2. Lourdes Alvarado-Ramos, Former Director, State Dept. of Veterans Affairs
3. Jorge Baron, King County Councilmember
4. Andy Billig, former State Senate Majority Leader
5. Lisa Brown, Spokane Mayor
6. Mark Brown, former Department of Labor & Industries Director and Lacey Mayor
7. Marty Brown, former Office of Financial Management Director
8. Nick Bumpous, President, UA Local 598
9. Joan Crooks, former CEO, WA Environmental Council/ WA Conservation Voters
10. State Representative Tom Dent, LD 13
11. Djibril Diop, Legislative and Political Director, Washington Education Association
12. Denny Eliason, business advocate
13. Luke Esser, former State Representative, LD 48
14. Hugh Ewart, President Aduna Healthcare
15. Carl Florea, Leavenworth Mayor
16. Leo Fuller, attorney and Member of the University of Washington Board of Regents
17. Ollie Garrett, President TABOR 100
18. Faye Guenther, President, UFCW 3000
19. Sterling Harders, President SEIU 775
20. Paul Harris, State Senator-elect, LD 17
21. Toshiko Hasegawa, Port of Seattle Commissioner
22. Denny Heck, Lieutenant Governor
23. Curt Holmes, Vice Chair Kalispel Tribe
24. Gerry Johnson, Founder and Partner, Pacifica Law Group
25. Mary Kipp, President, Puget Sound Energy
26. Dennis Lawson, President, WA State Council of Fire Fighters
27. Marko Liias, State Senator, LD 23
28. Marty Loesch, former Chief of Staff to Governor Chris Gregoire
29. John Lovick, State Senator, LD 44
30. Alyssa Macy, CEO, Washington Conservation Action
31. Mamie Marcuss, former Chief of Staff to AG Ferguson
32. Jaime Martin, Snoqualmie Tribe
33. Dave Mastin, former State Representative, LD 16
34. Anne Mcenerny-Ogle, Vancouver Mayor
35. Sylvia Miller, Vice Chair, Puyallup Tribe of Indians
36. Hamdi Mohamed, Port of Seattle Commissioner
37. Mark Mullet, former State Senator, LD 5
38. Tim Probst, former State Senator, LD 49
39. Paula Sardinas, small business owner and advocate
40. Tana Senn, State Representative, LD 41
41. Fawn Sharp, Vice Chair, Quinault Tribe
42. April Sims, President, Washington State Labor Council
43. Dave Somers, Snohomish County Executive
44. Steve Strachan, Executive Director, WA Association of Sheriffs and of Police Chiefs
45. Neil Strege, WA Roundtable
46. Monica Stonier, State Representative, LD 49
47. Rachel Smith, CEO, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
48. Yasmin Trudeau, State Senator, LD 27
49. Billy Wallace, Washington and N. Idaho District Council of Laborers
50. Victoria Woodards, Tacoma Mayor
51. Sam Virk, small business owner
52. Sung Yang, former Chief of Staff to King County Executive Dow Constantine

Ferguson’s transition work has already begun, starting with last week’s announcement of his executive leadership team. Christian Sinderman will serve as Transition Coordinator. The Transition Team will meet for the first time on Friday, November 22. Updates will be shared with the public regularly as the process unfolds.