John has served in this city position since August 1981. Prior to coming to Pullman, he was the assistant city supervisor for the city of Olympia, an administrative assistant for the city of Olympia, and a community services counselor for the city of Salem. John has a B.S. in political science and an M.S. in public affairs, both from the University of Oregon. He is a graduate of the Cascade Public Executive Program, an ICMA credentialed manager, and the 2009-2010 president of the Washington City County Managers Association. He and wife Debbie have two daughters.

Karen has worked for the City of Pullman since August of 1981, and has served as the Human Resources Manager since September of 2003. Karen began working for the City after graduating from Washington State University. Karen currently serves on the advisory committees for the Association of Washington Cities Employee Benefit Trust and the Association of Washington Cities Workers' Compensation Retrospective Rating Program.