Members: Washington State Board for Architects

Current board members

  • Charles F. Farrell, Chair
    Vancouver, WA 98683
    Term expires: June 17, 2012
  • Neitha Wilkey, Vice Chair
    Lakewood, WA 98499
    Term expires: June 17, 2015
  • Colin Jones, Secretary
    Seattle, WA 98121
    Term expires: June 17, 2016
  • Benson Nielsen, Member
    Spokane, WA 99203
    Term expires: June 17, 2013
  • Pamela Transue, Member
    Tacoma, WA 98466
    Term expires: June 17, 2014
  • Blaine J. Weber, Member
    Seattle, WA 98109
    Term expires: June 17, 2015
  • Rick Benner, Member
    Sumas, WA 98295
    Term expires: June 17, 2017

About the board

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.

Contact information

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

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