Karen’s career has focused on aligning enterprise-level technology strategy with overall business performance and long-term growth. She previously served as Chief Information Officer for a large property development company and as a senior consultant with a Seattle-based firm focused on helping large teams become more effective and successful. In 2016, she and her husband relocated to Chimacum, along with their businesses. Her commitment to Jefferson County is reflected in her service as Treasurer of the Jefferson EDC Board for the past three and a half years, her current role as President, and her ongoing advocacy for expanded broadband access across the county.

PUD Board of Commissioners, for District 1, Jeff Randall represents and lives in Port Townsend with his son Soren. A life-long Washington resident, he moved to Jefferson County in 1997. Jeff is a retired attorney, has worked with cities & counties in Washington State in land use planning, and had an 11-year career in renewable energy as a solar designer. Jeff is passionate about strengthening Jefferson County’s communities. Prior to being elected to the PUD, he helped lead two successful bond campaigns to refurbish a community center and build a new elementary school in Port Townsend. He was first elected PUD Commissioner in 2016 and reelected in 2022.

Council Member Monica MickHager is the City’s appointee to the EDC Team Jefferson Board. She has served 11 years on the Port Townsend Planning Commission, 6 years on the Port Townsend Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, 5 years as a Community Representative on Port Townsend School District hiring committees, over 19 years of commitment to Port Townsend film Festival as Operations Manager or volunteer, and 5 years as a volunteer for the Port Townsend Rhody Parade. She is a current KPTZ Board Member, and Jefferson Broadband Action Team representative.

Scott brings a diverse business background to his role with EDC Team Jefferson, encompassing experience in real estate, entrepreneurship, and community development. His steadfast advocacy for Jefferson County is demonstrated through active involvement in local associations and a strong belief in the power of collaboration.

Greg Brotherton moved to Quilcene in in 2011 to re-open the Quilcene Village Store and built a home and farm with his family. He served on the Quilcene School Board and opened several businesses in Discovery Bay before being elected County commissioner in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. Before arriving in Jefferson County, He graduated with a BA with an emphasis on American Studies from Evergreen State College, taught English in South Korea, worked in IT at US Bank for a decade and was an independent filmmaker.

Nicole is the General Manager for Jefferson Transit Authority where she is responsible for the overall leadership and direction for all Jefferson Transit services and resources. Nicole has a strong background in operations, teams management, and connecting communities through transportation options. Nicole wholeheartedly believes that community health and economic growth require a strong, accessible transit system. She has lived in Jefferson County for more than 6 years with her family and enjoys remaining connected to the community through volunteer opportunities.

Ben Frasier is the Chief Human Resources Officer for Crown Paper Group, which is integrated with Port Townsend Paper Company. With more than fifteen years of experience in business operations and human resources strategic leadership, Ben has driven workforce strategies that align business objectives with people strategies, guided complex labor relations, and advanced organizational development initiatives across healthcare, manufacturing, and finance. He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in finance and business administration. In his current role, Ben leads HR strategy, talent management, culture development, and labor relations for a diverse workforce in the United States and Canada, including unionized operations. He is known for building sustainable work environments that support business performance, ensuring compliance with evolving employment laws, using data to measure impact, and partnering with leadership to navigate change and develop strong succession pipelines. A Pacific Northwest native, Ben lives in the region with his wife and six children.

Mark Knudsen joins EDC Jefferson County after a career in the maritime industry. He has a Bachelors degree in Oceanography and a Masters in Marine Transportation both from the University of Washington, and spent several years ocean sailing and commercial fishing before working for the Port of Seattle. He moved from the Port of Seattle after 20 years to work for SSA Marine, a large international terminal operating and development company based in Seattle. He worked for SSA Marine for 15 years and was president of their conventional cargo operations division until his recent retirement. A lifelong Puget Sound resident, he has had a house in District 3 for 25 years, and joins the EDC as a representative of that District.

Pete started visiting Port Townsend and Jefferson County in 1973 and made many visits prior to moving here permanently in 1980. He has been sailing, cruising the west coast since the age of 4 and accumulated almost 70 thousand miles of sea time by age 20, in every size and or class of vessel. The sense of opportunity here in the marine trades was like no other place on the west coast. As a young entrepreneur he restarted the Port Townsend Foundry in 1981-82 after doing some research about its history and its founding in 1883, it has been operating ever since, building a worldwide audience and reputation. Developing new products and diversifying the offerings has allowed the company to ride out most of the economic down turns. Devoted to community he and his wife also served over 18 years in Fire and EMS as volunteers. Pete is active on the Port Townsend Marine Trades Association, Jefferson County Historical Society, and EDC Team Jefferson boards, and in youth sail training with the Schooner Martha Foundation to share the passion and marine culture.

A lifelong resident of Washington State, Pam has three grown children, all in their 20’s. Pam earned a BA in Education at Western Washington University and worked as a public and home-school teacher for 30 years, & most recently as a music teacher for the Port Townsend School District. Pam has experienced a lifetime of living, working, and enjoying the waters of the Pacific Northwest. In 2010, she earned her U.S. Coast Guard Captain’s License. She’s owned boats most of her life, and enjoys fishing, sailboat racing, ocean crossings, and paddle boarding. Pam currently is a commercial fisherman with Rick Oltman of Cape Cleare Fishery. During the summers, they take Cape Cleare, a fishing troller and sailing schooner, from Port Townsend to Southeast Alaska and catch wild salmon, with individual hooks and lines, & flash freeze at sea. The fish is delivered by bicycle year-round to our community and farmers market. In 2018, Pam was a nominee for Citizen of the Year for co-leading the Jefferson County Maritime Trades Economic Study.

Councilmember Neil Nelson brings more than 40 years of experience in home improvement and the construction industry to his service on Port Townsend City Council. Since moving to Port Townsend in 2023, he has also served on the Planning Commission, gaining firsthand experience with local government while restarting his construction business. Neil is committed to using his professional background, curiosity, and sense of community to help Port Townsend address challenges and continue to thrive.