Past Presidents
Honoring the leaders who helped shape WABO’s legacy
The Washington Association of Building Officials proudly recognizes the dedicated leaders who have served as WABO President throughout the organization’s history. Their commitment, vision, and service have helped guide WABO’s mission, strengthen the building official profession, and support safe, consistent, and effective code administration across Washington State.
Ray Cockerham
City of Puyallup
2024-2026
Andy Higgins
City of Seattle
2022-2024
Kurt Aldworth
City of Kirkland
2020-2022
C. Ray Allshouse
City of Shoreline
2018-2020
Tom Phillips
City of Kirkland
2016-2018
Jonathan C. Siu
City of Seattle
2014-2016
Trace Justice
City of Stanwood
2011-2014
Cindy Meyer
City of Vancouver
2010-2011
Joe Wizner
City of Spokane
2009-2010
Gary Schenk
City of SeaTac
2006-2008
Antonio Baca
Port of Seattle
2004-2006
Leonard Yarberry
City of University Place
2002-2004
Jon Neff
City of Lacey
2000-2002
Gary L Pedersen
City of Tacoma
1998-2000
William C Hill
City of Lynnwood
1997-1998
Frank M Mellas
City of Puyallup
1995-1997
John Darnall
City of Tumwater
1993-1995
David E Saunders
Yakima County
1992-1993
Roxanne Michael
Skagit County
1991-1992
Robert Shampine
City of Yakima
1990-1991
David C Wolf
City of Bellingham
1989-1990
Ron Perkewicz
Kitsap County
1988-1989
Duane Keranen
Clark County
1987-1988
J. Hal Canton
City of Spokane
1986-1987
Bruce Lorentzen
City of Kirkland
1985-1986
Robert Rohrbach
City of Mercer Island
1984-1985
William Schlecht
City of Vancouver
1983-1984
James Chandler
City of Kent
1982-1983
Ron Perkewicz
Kitsap County
1981-1982
James L. Manson
Spokane County
1980-1981
John Spiess
Clallam County
1979-1980
Clinton Hilman
Klickitat County
1978-1979
Jamie Johnson
City of Everett
1977-1978
Robert R. Reese
City of Spokane
1976-1977
Alfred Petty
City of Seattle
1975-1976
William Horn
Pierce County
1974-1975