Founded in 1990, the Washington On-Site Sewage Association is a non-profit trade association serving the on-site wastewater industry. Today the organization has grown to encompass all disciplines of the industry, has continued to expand its impact, and supports improvement in all of the industry's professions. These professional areas include regulators, designers, installers, operations and maintenance support, and manufacturers/suppliers operating in the state of Washington. WOSSA has since been a leading onsite professional membership association for the onsite septic industry with key consideration to the Consumer, Public Health and the Environment.

• Responsible for overall performance and management of division • Work to increase net worth, reduce costs and increase cash flow of division• Aggressively pursue and represent company in new business opportunities • Secure follow-up work with existing clients • Develop revenue and profit projections• Manage and direct day-to-day activities of division staff in line with established policies, practices, and procedures• Oversee the preparation of all bids, estimates, and budgets• Prepare internal and external reports pertaining to job status• Negotiate terms of agreements, draft contracts and obtain permits and licenses • Serve as mentor and manager to Assistant Project Managers, Superintendents, and field personnel this includes hiring, training, coaching, evaluating performance, and making compensation decisions.• Communicate with field on necessary information-contract documents, approved material submittals and forms, following up on status of look ahead schedule, daily reports, and time sheets.• Coordinate subcontractors including negotiate price/scope, schedule and manage work progress.• Provide division with appropriate staff, resources, and direction required to fulfill business development, financial, estimating, and operational goals.

•Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations through research and analysis of complex data•Interpreted, explained, summarized, and applied state and federal safety rules, policies, and procedures to operations• Drafted, developed, and revised training manuals on company policies, sales techniques, technical data, safety procedures, and government regulations•Managed confidential employee files; reviewed, audited, and updated files as needed•Investigated accidents and incidents involving injury and damage to property to determine cause and fault•Inspected workplaces and construction sites for potential safety hazards and developed site specific safety plans•Direct oversight of auditing, reporting, safety inspections, administering safety policies, and implementing safety-training programs•Developed methods of identifying hazards and evaluated systems operations and process by performing hazard analysis.•Worked with operations personnel to implement and manage detailed, proactive systems to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations and Company policies•Oversaw all aspects of development, implementation, standardization (where appropriate), and management of the Company’s DOT Trucking Compliance Programs, including CMV Files, DOT Driver Qualification Files, DOT Drug/Alcohol Programs, Vehicle Inspections, Hours of Service.•Reviewed pending and upcoming changes to regulations to ensure preparedness for future compliance requirements. •Conducted facility and job-site visits to detect existing or potential hazards and worked with supervisors and managers to direct corrective or preventative measures•Developed and conducted safety training classes for personnel throughout the company•Participated in the development and implementation of the company's safety programs, Accident Prevention Plans, Hazard Communication Plan, and all other mandated safety programs required to ensure a safe working environment for all employees

• Revised, reviewed, and drafted master service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, terms and conditions, promotional language, marketing materials, and vendor agreements• Responded to fraud investigation requests, records requests, and subpoenas • Analyzed dietary supplements and sample product labels to ensure compliance with FDA regulations• Researched state and federal regulations including FTC disclaimer requirements, NLEA, and DSHEA • Negotiated contract terms such as indemnification, liability limitations, license rights, and shipping terms directly with outside vendors • Communicated directly with clients to establish objectives and strategies of representation• Collaborated with cross-functional areas in order to drive projects to completion

• Represented clients in cases and matters involving predatory lending, mortgage lending, and general unfair lending practices• Prepared and responded to discovery requests. • Drafted motions, orders, and legal memorandum related to the Consumer Protection Act, HAMP, the Deed of Trust Act, and mortgage lending issues.• Prepared and defended client at depositions. • Gave oral arguments in opposition to motion for summary judgment to King County Superior Court

With almost 3000 member companies, the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties is the nation’s largest local home builders association.I had the opportunity to research key issues important to the housing industry, advocate for an improved regulatory climate before legislative bodies, actively contribute at Council meetings, author jurisdictional research, contribute to publications, and engage the public and membership on a regular basis.

The firm's principal areas of practice include general legal and business counseling and litigation, real estate, commercial and financial transactions, probate and estate planning, personal injury and insurance litigation, bankruptcy law, workers compensation law, tax planning and litigation, and banking law.• Drafted motions for summary judgment, appellate briefs, orders, demand letters, and legal memorandums on a variety of civil and criminal cases• Researched and analyzed employment law, corporate law, bankruptcy law, family law, insurance law, landlord-tenant law, criminal law, land use and zoning, construction law, and estate planning issues.• Met with clients to review issues arising from land use, construction delay, estate planning, and bankruptcy disputes• Represented creditors in 341 Bankruptcy Hearings and presented ex parte orders to the Superior and District Courts• Attended city-planning meetings on behalf of clients involved in zoning variance disputes• Reviewed various contract documents including master services agreements and subcontractor agreements in order to advise and represent clients • Analyzed correspondence, discovery documents, contracts, and statutes in preparation for litigation.