At the Public Works Board, we support eligible applicants by providing funding for the care and maintenance of seven infrastructure systems. These systems are roads and bridges, drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, solid waste, recycling and organics, and broadband. These systems are funded through the Traditional Programs and Broadband Programs.
Board information
Purpose
The Public Works Board is an infrastructure funder supporting eligible applicants in the care and maintenance of seven infrastructure systems. These systems are roads and bridges, drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, solid waste, recycling and organics, and broadband. These systems are funded through the Traditional Programs and Broadband Programs.
Mission
The mission of the Public Works Board is to empower Washington communities to build and maintain sustainable infrastructure.
Responsibilities
There are three funding programs under Traditional PWB and two under Broadband PWB.
Traditional PWB offers pre-construction, construction and emergency loans and grants to qualifying local governments, which are cities, counties, and special purpose districts. Learn more on our Traditional Programs page.
Broadband PWB offers construction and emergency loans and grants to qualifying applicants, which include local governments and special purpose districts as well as public port districts, tribes, incorporated business or partnerships. Learn more on our Broadband Programs page.
The Public Works Board is a Category 3 Policy Board. The Board derives its authority from the Washington State Legislature. The Board was created through Revised Code of Washington RCW 43.155. The associated WAC is Title 399.
The Governor of Washington appoints 13 Public Works Board members for four-year terms. Three represent counties, three represent cities, three represent special purpose districts, and four are from the private sector. Visit the Governor’s Boards and Commissions webpage for more information.
Members meet every month to review applications for financing and deal with administrative issues. The Board conducts a two-day policy retreat in the fall.
Members are encouraged to attend workshops, conferences, and meetings on behalf of the Board. Often members are part of discussion panels at these meetings. Members are also offered opportunities to attend training courses that deal with infrastructure issues.
Board Member Roster
- Kathryn Gardow, PE – Chair – Position #13, General Public
- Gary Rowe, PE – Vice-Chair – Position #12, General Public
- The Honorable Dr. Jeralee Anderson, PE – Position #2, City Elected Official
- Justin Clary, PE – Position #8, Water & Sewer District
- The Honorable Jerome Delvin – Position #5, County Elected Official
- Darlene McHenry – Position #10, General Public
- The Honorable Lora Petso – Position #7, Water & Sewer District Elected Official
- Monica Santos-Pinacho – Position #11, General Public
- Kelly Snyder, MPA – Position #6, County Public Works Director
- The Honorable Ed Stern – Position #1, City Elected Official
- Matthew Stevie – Position #9, Public Utility District
- The Honorable Sharon Trask – Position #4, County Elected Official
Board Member Vacancies
- Position #3
Interested applicants should contact the Board Liaison, Izabela Kocan, for more information.
- Public Works Board 2023 Legislative Report (PDF)
- Public Works Board 2022 Legislative Report (PDF)
- Public Works Board 2021 Legislative Report (PDF)
- Public Works Board 2020 Legislative Report (PDF)
- Public Works Board 2019 Legislative Report (PDF)
- Public Works Board 2018 Legislative Report (PDF)
- Public Works Board Strategic Plan (PDF)
Reference Materials
- 2024 PWB 101 Presentation (PDF)
- 2023 Traditional Programs Budget Request Factsheet (PDF)
- 2023 PWAA Overview (PDF)
- 2022 Innovative Infrastructure Report (PDF)
- 2023 Traditional Programs Funding Cycle – Construction (PDF)
- 2023 Traditional Programs Funding Cycle – Pre-Construction (PDF)
- 2024 Legislative District Fact Sheets (on Box)
- PWB and CERB Partners in Broadband (PDF)
- 2022 PWB Overview (PDF)
- 2019 PWB Reference Guide (PDF)
Public Works Board Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement
- PWB Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement (PDF)
- PWB Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement – Chinese Traditional (PDF)
- PWB Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement – Chinese Simplified (PDF)
- PWB Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement – Somali (PDF)
- PWB Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement – Spanish (PDF)
- PWB Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement – Russian (PDF)
- PWB Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement – Vietnamese (PDF)
Meeting information
Board meetings are open to the public, and all are welcome to attend. Meetings are held in hybrid format, both in-person and online. Please check the 2024 PWB Meeting Schedule (PDF) for connection information and meeting times.
Committee meetings are also open to the public. Links to Zoom meetings and agendas corresponding to each committee (Executive, Traditional, Broadband, CETAC – Communications, Engagement, and Technical Assistance) can be found under the Meetings section towards the bottom of the PWB landing page.
- 2024 Agendas
- 2023 Agendas, Meeting Notes, and Power Point Presentations
- 2022 Agendas and Meeting Notes
- 2021 Agendas and Meeting Notes
- 2020 Agendas and Meeting Notes
- 2019 Agendas and Meeting Notes
- 2018 Agendas and Meeting Notes
- 2017 Agendas and Meeting Notes
- 2016 Agendas and Meeting Notes
- Board Meeting Work Plan (on Smartsheet)
Staff information
Policy support, administrative support, and client outreach are provided for the Public Works Board by the Washington State Department of Commerce.
- Maria Jawad, Executive Director
Maria.Jawad@Commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 360-688-6008 - Sheila Richardson, Programs Director
Sheila.Richardson@Commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 564-999-1927 - Izabela Kocan, Board Liaison
Izabela.Kocan@Commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 564-669-1788 - Cindy Chavez, Budget Analyst
Cindy.Chavez@Commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 360-725-3154 - Matthew Morrissey, Policy Analyst and SYNC Coordinator
Matthew.Morrissey@Commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 360-529-6432
- Tammy Mastro, Program Manager
Tammy.Mastro@Commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 360-791-2805 - Max Wedding, Program Manager
Max.Wedding@Commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 360-764-0392 - Ava Gombosky, Project Manager
Ava.Gombosky@Commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 360-338-5739 - Alison Mitchell, Project Manager
Alison.Mitchell@Commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 360-999-0606 - Holly Yoo, Communications and Equity Lead
Holly.Yoo@Commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 360-972-4152 - Leah-Cherri Day, Project Manager
Leah-Cherri.Day@Commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 564-669-0395