Steve Hobbs' Biography
- Secretary of State (WA), Democratic
Contact Information
Office
Post Office Box 40220
Olympia, 98504-0220
Legislative Building
416 Sid Snyder Ave Southwest
Olympia, 98501
Full Name:
Steve Hobbs
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Pam; 3 Children: Gavin, Truman, Winston
Birth Place:
Everett, WA
Home City:
Lake Stevens, WA
Graduated, Military Science, Leadership and Operational Art, U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, 2017-2018
MPA, Public Administration, University of Washington Evans School, 2010-2011
BA, Political Science, University of Washington, 1992-1994
AA, Everett Community College, 1989-1992
Secretary of State, State of Washington, 2021-present
Vice President Pro Tempore, Washington State Senate, 2021
Senator, Washington State Senate, District 44, 2007-2021
Former Member, Agriculture and Rural Economic Development Committee, Washington State Senate
Former Member, Agriculture, Water, Trade & Economic Development Committee, Washington State Senate
Former Member, Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee, Washington State Senate
Former Member, Energy, Environment and Telecommunications Committee, Washington State Senate
Former Member, Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee, Washington State Senate
Former Member, Financial Institutions, Economic Development and Trade Committee, Washington State Senate
Former Member, Select Committee on Pension Policy, Washington State Senate
Former Member, Veterans' and Military Affairs Committee, Washington State Senate
Lieutenant Colonel, Washington State Army National Guard, 2005-present
Facilities Manager, University of Washington, 2005-2007
Captain, United States Army, 1996-2005
Loss Prevention, Sears, 1987-1996
Private, United States Army Reserves, 1987-1996
Board Member, OrcaCon, 2015-present
Member, Air Force Mutual Aid Association
Member, American Legion
Member, Army Mutual Aid Association
Member, Lake Stevens Rotary
Member, Nisei Veterans Chapter of Seattle
Board Member, Southeast Snohomish Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA)
Awards:
Business Champion of Snohomish County, Chambers of Commerce of Snohomish County; Legislative Leadership Award, Statewide Poverty Action Network; 2009 Housing Hero, Snohomish County Camano Association of Realtors; 2009 Business Champion, Joint Snohomish County Chambers of Commerce; 2009 Certificate of Appreciation, American Legion 96 Snohomish County; 2008 Legislator of the Year, Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs; 2008-2009 Legislator of the Year, Washington Association for Career and Technical Education; 2007-2008 Business Champion, Joint Snohomish County Chambers of Commerce; 2007-2008 Legislative Leadership Award, Statewide Poverty Action Network; Meritorious Service Medal; Joint Services Commendation Medal; Army Commendation Medal; Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal; National Defense Medal; Kosovo Campaign Medal; Iraq Campaign Medal;Army Service Ribbon; Expert Infantryman's Badge; Parachutist (Airborne) Badge