WASHINGTON HORSE RACING COMMISSION

commissioners and ex officio members

Photo courtesy Palmer Photography
  • Welcome
    • A Little Bit of History
    • About The Washington Horse Racing Commission
    • Commission and Ex-Officio Members
    • Commission Meeting Minutes and Next Meeting Agenda
    • Agency Contacts
    • Public Records Request Information
  • Rules of Racing
  • Getting Licensed
    • Labor and Industry Premiums
    • Current License Suspensions
  • Wager Locations
  • Industry Links
  • Forms and Reports

Meet Our COMMISSIONERS

Commissioners are appointed by the Governor, confirmed by the Senate and serve six-year terms. They may serve more than one term. Commissioners must be Washington citizens and residents and registered voters. One commissioner must be a breeder of race horses of at least one year's standing in the state. Click on the commissioners name for more information about each commissioner.
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robert lopez

Commission Chair
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DR. CLAUDE RAGLE

Commissioner
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DOUG MOOre

Commissioner

OUR EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS

 In addition to the WHRC members , four members of the Washington State Legislature are appointed ex-officio members. These are non-voting members whose duties are to assist in the policy-making rather than the administrative functions of the commission, to collect data deemed essential to future legislative proposals and to exchange information with the commission. Two of these ex-officio members are appointed by the President of the Senate, one from each party,
two are appointed by the Speaker of the House, also one from each party. Ex-officio members serve two-year terms and may be reappointed.
Click on the ex-officio members' name for more information about each Senator or Representative.

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Phil Fortunato

 Senator (R)
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DEREK STANFORD

Senator (D)
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NOT CURRENTLY APPOINTED

Representative (D)
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JOE SCHMICK

Representative (R)

OUR EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

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Amanda Benton

Executive Secretary
The executive secretary is appointed by the Commission and acts as the chief operating officer for the agency. The executive secretary supervises and administers the activities of the commission staff and oversees the administrative details and day-to-day operations of the agency.

APPLY TO SERVE ON THE WASHINGTON HORSE RACING COMMISSION

You may apply to serve on the Washington Horse Racing Commission at any time, regardless of whether there is a current or upcoming vacancy as vacancies occur periodically throughout the year. To apply, please fill out the online application here.

Please attach your resume and any additional materials you would like considered at the bottom of the application before submitting the application.

We ask that you do not email, mail or fax additional copies of your application, resume or supplementary materials to the Boards & Commissions Office.

Please note that pursuant to the state's Public Records Act RCW 42.56, applications submitted for these appointments are subject to public disclosure. Contact the Governor's Office by phone at 360-902-4111 or by email if you have questions about completing the application.
©2005-2017 Washington Horse Racing Commission
6326 Martin Way, Suite 209, Olympia, WA 98516
Telephone: 360.459.6462 Fax: 360.459.6461 Email Us
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday 7:30am to 12:00pm and 12:30pm to 4:00pm
Use of the site (http://www.whrc.wa.gov) is subject to the laws of the State of Washington

IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAS A GAMBLING PROBLEM 1-800-547-6133
  • Welcome
    • A Little Bit of History
    • About The Washington Horse Racing Commission
    • Commission and Ex-Officio Members
    • Commission Meeting Minutes and Next Meeting Agenda
    • Agency Contacts
    • Public Records Request Information
  • Rules of Racing
  • Getting Licensed
    • Labor and Industry Premiums
    • Current License Suspensions
  • Wager Locations
  • Industry Links
  • Forms and Reports