Career Highlights

For 13 years, Chris has presided over thousands of court cases as Superior Court Commissioner. He is a leader in protecting families and children, and places community safety first. Chris helped develop innovative, cost-effective programs that encourage personal accountability, including Unified Family Court and Family Drug Court. He is the chair of the 2004 Thurston County Domestic Violence Summit. Chris is a faculty member with the State Judicial College and a trainer with the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges. Chris was in private practice in Olympia for 10 years prior to his appointment as Court Commissioner.

Knowledgeable and Qualified

• Superior Court Commissioner 13 years
• Private law practice 10 years
• Washington State Bar Association member 25 years
• Faculty Member - State Judicial College
• Chair of the 2003 Thurston County Domestic Violence Summit

Active in the Community

• Senior Services for South Sound – Past President
• United Community Aids Network – Past President
• Dispute Resolution Center – Former Board Member
• Griffin Neighborhood Association – Past President and Co-Founder
• Chamber of Commerce – Member
• West Olympia Rotary – Member

Personal History

• BA from Cornell University and J.D. from Hastings College
• Chris and his wife, Stephanie, have three grown children
• U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran

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