Everett Community College Board Names New Trustee
The appointment of Craig Chase brings new leadership to the board responsible for the college's strategic oversight.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in People
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Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has appointed Craig Chase to the Everett Community College board of trustees, succeeding long-time member Bob Bolerjack. The appointment fills a vacancy on the governing body, which oversees college operations and strategic direction.
Why it matters
The board of trustees holds significant authority over the college, making these gubernatorial appointments essential for business leaders tracking educational pipelines and institutional policy shifts.
Board of trustees members serve five-year terms, replacing the 14-year tenure of the outgoing member. The transition follows a formal appointment by the state governor.
The players
Bob Ferguson
As the Governor of Washington, he holds the executive authority to appoint members to state community college boards.
Craig Chase
A construction management graduate from the University of Washington who previously attended the college as a Running Start student.
Bob Bolerjack
The outgoing board member who completed 14 years of service before retiring.
Everett Community College
A public higher education institution serving the Everett area that relies on its board of trustees for governance.
The details
Everett Community College board members are appointed by the Washington governor to oversee institutional governance and policy. Craig Chase, currently a member of the college's foundation board, assumes the role following the retirement of Bob Bolerjack. The board is responsible for high-level decision-making that impacts the college's workforce development initiatives and local educational partnerships.
Timeline
October 2012: Bob Bolerjack began his tenure on the board.
October 13, 2026: Bob Bolerjack participated in his final board meeting.
October 14, 2026: The college officially announced the appointment of Craig Chase.
Market Landscape
This transition aligns with the Washington state community college governance statutes that dictate the gubernatorial appointment process. The change maintains the standard leadership structure for the Everett campus as it manages its long-term strategic objectives.
Operators who rely on Everett Community College for workforce training or recruitment should note the change in board composition. The appointment marks a transition in the governing body that will shape institutional priorities over the next five-year term.
The takeaway
The appointment of a new trustee marks the end of a 14-year leadership tenure on the board. Local operators should monitor upcoming board meeting agendas for any changes in institutional priorities or partnership policies.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Herald net.
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