Biography

PERSONAL:
Geoff is a lifelong resident of Washington and resides in Covington with his three children, Jacob, Joseph and Hannah. Hobbies include fishing, hiking, baseball, and baseball card collecting.

EDUCATION:
Graduate, St. Louis High School, Honolulu, HI
Coursework, Highline, Bellevue, and Edmonds Community Colleges

EMPLOYMENT:
Professional Firefighter, Kent Fire Dept.
Small business owner

PUBLIC SERVICE:
2 term Covington City Council member and Mayor pro tem
Board member, Kent Youth and Family Services
PTA and volunteer for Crestwood Elementary School

CURRENT HOUSE COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS:
Local Government
Transportation
Financial Institutions and Insurance

MILITARY SERVICE:
U.S. Navy - 1981-1985 (E-5)

LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES:
Restoring public confidence in government leaders' ability and desire to operate with a greater degree of accountability and efficiency to taxpayers, while maintaining a focus on the future of education, families and vulnerable populations.

SPECIAL RECOGNITION:
Certified Municipal Leader - Association of Washington Cities (2000)

COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Board of Directors, Kent Youth and Family Services
Former Board of Directors, South King County Community Network
Former member, Joint Recommendation Committee for Community Development Block Grants
Member and volunteer, Crestwood Elementary PTA
Guest speaker, Kent School District Career Day
Volunteer, Bleeding Disorder Foundation of Washington and Camp IVY
Volunteer, Kent Senior Center
Volunteer, Kent Fire Department "Toys for Joy" program
Participant, Gift of Life teen drunk driving prevention program