How the Board is Appointed

Kitsap County Commissioners, Mayors, and Managers appoint the Kitsap Public Facilities District Board of Directors.  Each Commissioner, Mayor, and Manager selects a community member within their jurisdiction to serve.  Terms are four years, and a board member may serve consecutive terms at the discretion of the respective appointer.

The Executive Director is selected by the Board of Directors, and his/her appointment is ratified by the County Commissioners.  There is no term limit for the Executive Director position.

Board of Directors

Russ Shiplet

Executive Director

Erin Leedham

Board Chairwoman, District 2
Executive Committee Chair

Patrick Hatchel

Board Vice-Chairman, District 1
Policy Committee Chair

Walt S. Draper IV

Board Treasurer, City of Bremerton
Finance Committee Chair

Daron Jagodzinske

Board Director, City of Poulsbo
Policy Committee Member

Phil Havers

Board Director, District 3
Policy Committee Member

Shawn Cucciardi

Board Director, City of Port Orchard

To Be Determined

Board Director, City of Bainbridge Island