Elected Experience: No information submitted
Other Professional Experience: Semi-retired Electrician
Education: Centralia High School (General), City College of Chicago (English), Central Texas College (Math), Centralia Community College (Earth science), Lewis County Reserve Academy (Law Enforcement), Washington state Electrical Apprenticeship 01
Community Service: Southwest Washington Air Pollution Control Authority (SWAPCA) (City of Centralia Rep) 4 years, Vice Chair 3 years, Centralia Historic Preservation Commission 4 years, Centralia-Chehalis Airport Board (City of Centralia Alternate) 1 year, City of Chehalis Reserve Police officer 3 years, Military Service: U.S. Army 7 Years
Statement: I was born and raised here in Centralia, and have roots going back to the turn of the last century here in Centralia. In my lifetime I have seen where Centralia has been and have a good idea where it should be heading. There has been times of change and upheaval in Centralia in the past, but we have always seemed to manage through it. With the population growth and new industry arriving in Centralia I feel that we are headed into another time of change. We need strong leadership to help guide us through and I feel that I can provide that. I look forward to serving you in this capacity. Thank you.
Contact: (360) 388-6753, jvervalen@yahoo.com, 606 Jefferson St., Centralia, WA 98531