Chief of Enforcement

Lead a statewide law enforcement program supporting Washington’s fish, wildlife, and natural resource protection, serving over 200 staff.

 As a member of the Executive Management Team, this role shapes agency direction by developing, implementing, and advising on enforcement policy, strategy, and legislation. 

The Chief provides strategic and operational leadership across diverse field environments, overseeing the biennial budget, external contracts, and full appointing authority for the program, including labor relations and personnel decisions.

Partnering closely with agency leadership, the Commission, tribal governments, legislators, and external stakeholders, the Chief ensures coordinated, mission-aligned enforcement services while upholding the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and public trust.