------------EDUCATION---------

• University of Washington School of Law, JD 1976
• University of Washington, B.A. in History, Magna Cum Laude

------------CAREER HIGHLIGHTS----------

• 1976-1977 Private practitioner, Seattle Firm Royal, Coates & Hutton
• 1977-1987 sole practitioner Tacoma
• 1987-2003 Pierce County District Court Judge and Commissioner
• 2003-Present Judge, Pierce County Superior Court

------------PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS, COMMITTEES----------

• Superior Court Representative to the Board for Judicial Administration 2008-2012
• Member of Criminal Law and Rules Committee
• Member of Civil Law and Rules Committee
• Member of SCJA Education Committee
• Superior Court Judges' Association; Board of Directors, 2005-2008
• Former member District and Municipal Court Judges' Association
• Legislative, Education, Conference Planning Committees
• Former member WSTLA and various committees of Tacoma - Pierce County Bar Association

------------CIVIC INVOLVEMENT-----------

• Former member Eastside Boys & Girls Club Board of Directors
• Board member Allied Arts of Tacoma
• Former President Pierce County Film Society
• Cub Scouts Pack Master
• Former Chairman Pierce County Democratic Party