The Washington State Investment Board (WSIB) manages investments for retirement plans including public employees, teachers, school employees, law enforcement officers, firefighters and judges. We also manage investments for several other important public funds that benefit Washington’s industrial insurance program, colleges and universities, and developmental disability programs. The WSIB’s excellent investment performance dramatically contributes to the state’s bottom line by earning the lion’s share of money needed to cover state pension benefits. The WSIB is organized much like most investment management organizations, with a board and executive committee providing enterprise leadership. Distinct teams provide investment management, research and asset allocation, financial accounting and administration, legal services, and risk oversight. The Investment team is comprised of investment professionals who manage the WSIB’s major asset classes, including public equity, private equity, real estate, tangible assets, and fixed income. The Operations team provides comprehensive support of the investment and administrative functions, including legal services, investment accounting, trade settlement, cash management, and close monitoring of investment transactions, and operational compliance. The Institutional Relations team manages external stakeholder relations, corporate governance, public affairs, media inquiries, and communications such as regular performance reports, annual reports, and web site content.

We're not just any benefits consulting firm. We're GBS. We have nearly 30 years of experience in group benefits, a strong sense of purpose and it shows. At GBS, we don't stand still. We grow, we innovate, and we delight our clients. We are your neighbors and your friends in addition to being your partner in benefits. You'll see us at the store, at community events, and by your side as we navigate the complex terrain of insurance.

ISB is a collaborative and cross-disciplinary non-profit biomedical research organization based in Seattle. We focus on some of the most pressing issues in human health, including aging, cancer, COVID, the gut microbiome, and many chronic and infectious diseases. Our science is translational, and we champion sound scientific research that results in real-world clinical impacts. ISB is an affiliate of Providence, one of the largest not-for-profit health care systems in the United States.

SPIE is the international society for optics and photonics, an educational not-for-profit organization founded in 1955 to advance light-based science, engineering, and technology. The Society serves 257,000 constituents from 173 countries, offering conferences and their published proceedings, continuing education, books, journals, and the SPIE Digital Library. Over the past five years, SPIE has contributed more than $22 million to the international optics community through our advocacy and support, including scholarships, educational resources, travel grants, endowed gifts, and public-policy development.

Human Resources support for managers and employees in areas such as compliance, recruiting, training, benefits administration, HRIS, reporting, audits, and personnel files. • Partnered with management to create, refine, and deliver HR processes such as performance reviews and merit increases, new employee orientation and onboarding, perks/benefits programs, etc. • Point of contact for all employee requests and inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs. • Managed HRIS data, reporting, employment verifications, unemployment administration, workers’ compensation claims, and personnel files.

Founded in 1986, Sierra Construction is a Woodinville based general contractor and construction management company. We specialize in industrial, multi-family, commercial and tenant improvement construction, with particularly strong performance in concrete and creativity in sitework approaches. Sierra is able to provide services all over the Pacific Northwest, with the majority of our development and construction teams located at our main office in Woodinville, WA, and regional offices in Tacoma, WA and Portland, OR.

The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community is federally recognized and operates under Constitution and Bylaws adopted in 1936 pursuant to the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934. Tribal regulatory authority includes land use planning, environmental assessment and regulation of land, water and air resources, and sustainable reservation economic development. The Swinomish Indian Reservation located on Fidalgo Island, west of the Swinomish Channel near LaConner, Washington, is home to the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community. The Swinomish Tribe is committed to improving the lives and well being of the tribal members through social and cultural programs, education, economic development, and resource protection. Tribal programs, such as the one that provides college tuition to graduating seniors, ensure a better life for future generations. Other innovative projects, such as the update of Gathering of Wisdoms, a cultural approach to mental health, are ongoing. Swinomish continues to explore cooperative relationships with adjacent jurisdictions and was recently recognized by Harvard's "Honoring Governments"​ program for its cooperative land use planning with Skagit County. The Swinomish tribal fisheries program is an active participant in ongoing Skagit salmon recovery programs. The Swinomish Casino and Bingo enterprise provides an important economic base for the Tribe and benefits the regional economy of Skagit County; planning is underway to expand the services and facilities available. The Tribe also continues to move forward with plans for other economic development projects, which will be located at the north end of the Reservation adjacent to Highway 20. Plans for a marine sciences interpretive center, a cultural center and tribal museum are also underway.

For over 100 years, W.G. Clark Construction has been building relationships through quality work, utilizing a 360° approach to ensure success. Our work exemplifies a full circle approach to every project. From initial discussions our experts collaborate with every project partner, working as a team to deliver a full range of construction services. W.G. Clark continues to set the standards for building a well-rounded future for our community. We invite you to visit our website to see the full impact of how 360° expertise benefits you. W.G. Clark Construction is a Seattle-based general contractor and construction management specialist focused on commercial construction and renovation services in the Pacific Northwest. Our primary markets include multifamily, multi-unit, mixed-use, senior housing, assisted living, office, retail, civic, community, tenant improvements, healthcare, medical, and light industrial projects in the Puget Sound area. We have extensive experience constructing sustainable, green, and LEED certified buildings. W.G. Clark Construction provides a wide range of services. Our highly competitive cost structure, accurate pricing, creative value engineering, reliable scheduling, quality workmanship, stringent cost control, and adherence to safety allow us to successfully complete our award winning projects on time and on budget.

Saturna Capital Corporation, manager of the Saturna Sustainable, Sextant, Idaho and Amana funds, uses years of investment experience to aid investors in navigating today’s volatile markets. Founded in 1989 by professionals with extensive experience, Saturna has helped individuals and institutions build wealth, earn income, and preserve capital. Saturna’s deep-rooted belief in value investing shines through in the quality of our investments. We don’t follow trends, we analyze opportunities. Years of experience have given Saturna financial strength and stability. Most important to Saturna’s success, however, is our clients’ success. We believe that our clients’ interest always come first. Perhaps this is why our client relationships span so many years. At Saturna, we believe in making your investment dollars work hard for you. Toward this end, Saturna strives to not only offer the best investment opportunities from mutual funds to IRAs, but to match those sound investments with superior customer service.

The Bush School’s vision is to inspire excellence in the noble calling of public service. The School’s mission is to educate, explore, and engage. This mission is greatly expanded with the new teaching site in Washington, DC.

RH2 is an innovative, full service engineering firm specializing in water resource and municipal engineering. Since 1978, RH2 has focused on providing the highest quality and best value services to local municipal and state government agencies throughout the Pacific Northwest. Today, RH2 has more than 100 employees in eight offices in Washington and Oregon. Our firm is organized into discipline groups that are managed by specialists in each area, with local offices providing the primary contact and project support, but with the ability to interface with engineers with needed specialties in other offices. Our diverse capabilities, together with our medium size, enables us to effectively adapt to the unique needs of our clients, while offering the advanced capabilities necessary to design and manage complex projects. Our staff includes licensed experts in civil, mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering; geology, hydrogeology, and geotechnical engineering; and water rights, wetlands delineation, environmental assessments, and permitting.