Meet our Commissioners

Beth has been an elected Commissioner since 2022.  

She is the Treasurer of the Commission as well as has been delegate meeting with agencies for the swimming pool.  She is also one of our main grant writers.

Elected Experience: Waitsburg Gun Club Secretary

Other Experience: 4H Project Leader

Education: Waitsburg High School Graduate; BA in Business, Washington State University

Community Service: 4H Project Leader; Gun Club Secretary; Sunday school Teacher; Giving Tree Coordinator

Statement: As a Waitsburg Native and Washington State University Graduate, I returned to the valley to live a life of service. I have been a 4H project leader for the last 5 years supporting our valleys youth with educational support for various areas including but not limited to shooting sports, food and nutrition, textiles, arts and science. Each of these areas all are based on hands on learning.

I foresee working within our community to assist and build programs for our members of all ages; allowing families to be able unite and bond once again.

Let us get back to the basics and have community centered programs and activities.

Her term expires in 2028.

Holly has been an elected Commissioner since 2024.  

Her term expires in 2028.

Wendy has been an elected Commissioner since 2023.  

She is the Secretary of the Commission and meets regularly with members to work on funding.

 Elected Experience: No previous elected experience. 

Other Professional Experience: Over 20 years administrative experience with contract origination and maintenance. 

Education: High School Graduate Anderson, California 

Community Service: Current Board member Rural Youth Enrichment Services (RYES), Co Chairman Friends of the Waitsburg Pool

Statement: As a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother I understand the importance of living in a safe community that allows all members to enjoy and thrive to their fullest potential. Providing support to our community members and leaders and assisting to make a positive impact is something that I believe in. I hope my commitment to Waitsburg in the short time I have lived here speaks as a testament to my character and the values that I embody.   

Her term expires in 2025.

Curtis has been an elected Commissioner since 2024.  

 Elected Experience: I have held no public office.

Other Professional Experience: I have over two decades of engineering and design experience, which I hope to put to service for the community.

Education: No Information Submitted

Community Service: From Boy Scouts to the Lincoln Bike Kitchen, I have been an active participant in my community wherever I have lived.

Statement: My goal is to clean up the riverfront in Waitsburg, and to provide better river access to the community by creating new community spaces. Being an avid outdoorsman, I believe having river access in town is a true boost to our quality of life in an already amazing town. 

His term expires in 2028.

Bart has been an elected Commissioner since 2022.  

He is the Chairman of the Commission.

Elected Experience: Council member representing the City of Waitsburg 2009-2010

Other Experience: Appointed to Planning Commission co-chair representing the City of Waitsburg 2010-2015. Youth Soccer Coach Oak Harbor 1990-1997. Youth Soccer Coach Waitsburg 2006-2012. Junior High Soccer Coach Prescott Junior High 2007-2009. High School Soccer Coach Prescott High School 2010-2011

Education: High School Diploma, La Conner Washington

Community Service: School House Museum provided professional service by installing a new roof - Waitsburg. Painting Main Street provided professional equipment and services - Waitsburg. Preston Park playground provided professional services and assisted with installation of equipment - Waitsburg. Youth Soccer Coach - Waitsburg

Statement: As far back as I can remember, I have been a problem solver. From this I became a General Contractor, City Councilman, Planning Commissioner, and Youth Soccer Coach. Recently I have come to the realization that the city I have made my family’s home is losing its identity.

As a problem solver, I have been researching and consulting with local community members concerning the fairgrounds, river front mill site property, and city pool. I feel my years of construction knowledge and time spent as a council member and planning commissioner would benefit in revitalizing the park and recreation areas of the City of Waitsburg.

I have decided to further commit myself to my community again to be a part of the solution to keep these valuable public services in Waitsburg.

I feel that running for a commissioner position on the Park and Recreation District would allow me to do this. My plan is to work with local government, community groups, citizens of Waitsburg, and the Parks and Recreation Commissioners to bring back our traditional events, encourage new businesses and to create new revenue streams.

Let us all work together, to show why Waitsburg is One of a Kind.

His term expires in 2025.