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
Term Date: 7/1/2022 – 6/30/2026

Patrick Hatchel
Board Vice-Chairman, District 1
Policy Committee Chair
Term Date: 7/1/2024 – 6/30/2028

Walt S. Draper IV
Board Treasurer, City of Bremerton
Finance Committee Chair
Term Date: 7/1/2022 – 6/30/2026

Daron Jagodzinske
Board Director, City of Poulsbo
Policy Committee Member
Term Date: 7/1/2022 – 6/30/2026

Phil Havers
Board Director, District 3
Policy Committee Member
Term Date: 7/1/2024 – 6/30/2028

Shawn Cucciardi
Board Director, City of Port Orchard
Finance Committee Member
Term Date: 7/1/2024 – 6/30/2024
