Members: Washington State Board for Architects

Interested in serving on the Washington State Board for Architects?

We have an opening on the board. If you’re interested in applying for this position, please visit the Governor’s website at http://www.governor.wa.gov/boards.

What does the board do?

  • Examines and licenses architects within the state.
  • Investigates violations of state regulations related to the practice of architecture.
  • Recommends rules and regulations for administering licensing and regulatory laws.

Who is on the board?

The board consists of 7 members:

  • 6 registered architects who:
    • Are residents of Washington State.
    • Have at least 8 years’ experience in responsible charge of architectural work or teaching.
  • 1 member of the general public who:
    • Is a resident of Washington State.
    • Isn’t, and never has been, a registered architect.
    • Doesn’t employ, and isn’t employed by or associated with, an architect.

For more information about the board, please see RCW 18.08.330: Board of registration — Appointment, terms, vacancies, removal — Officers — Travel expenses.

Current board members

  • Neitha Wilkey, Chair
    Lakewood, WA 98499
    Term expires: June 17, 2015
  • Colin Jones, Vice Chair
    Seattle, WA 98121
    Term expires: June 17, 2016
  • Benson Nielsen, Secretary
    Spokane, WA 99203
    Term expires: June 17, 2013
  • Blaine J. Weber, Member
    Seattle, WA 98109
    Term expires: June 17, 2015
  • Rick Benner, Member
    Sumas, WA 98295
    Term expires: June 17, 2017
  • Roch Manley
    Vancouver, WA 98660
    Term expires: June 17, 2018

Contact information

To contact board members, please email architects@dol.wa.gov.

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