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PSA Board
The PSA is overseen by a seven-member board committed to maintaining vigilant and cost-effective management of the public-private partnership for developing and operating the stadium. Governor Gary Locke appointed the board in July 1997 in cooperation with the majority and minority party leaders of the Washington State Legislature. The members of the PSA Board are:
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Lorraine Hine, Chair
Lorraine Hine was appointed to the PSA Board when it was first created in 1997. She believes the successful completion of the Washington State Football/Soccer Stadium and Exhibition Center is a real testimony of a public-private partnership that worked.
"The multi-use capability of these facilities was one of our goals. We are pleased to see the stadium is able to host not just football or soccer but also concerts, celebrations and charitable events of all kinds. The Exhibition Center is also expanded by the swing space in the completed stadium. I believe the project has met the public's expectations and will contribute to the enjoyment and economic vitality of our state for many years to come."
Lorraine's public service includes being chief of staff for Governor Mike Lowry and serving 12 years in the Washington State House of Representatives, achieving the office of majority leader. Prior to state service, Hine was mayor of the City of Des Moines.
Hine lives in Olympia. Her appointment to the PSA Board continues through July, 2013.
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Fred Mendoza has been an advocate for soccer for many years, and his goal of building a world class soccer stadium in the Seattle area has been achieved at Qwest Field. “It was a dream come true to watch the Seattle Sounders inaugurate Seahawks Stadium with a soccer game on July 28, 2002, and later to watch international headliners Manchester United, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Celtic. Qwest Field is a fantastic venue for soccer and football,” Mendoza said.
After 31 years of public and private law practice, Fred formed Mendoza Law Center in 2006 to focus on the representation of individuals and organizations in all types of business and real estate transactions, providing clients with personal attention, sensible solutions and trusted advice. Prior to entering private practice, Mendoza served as King County deputy prosecuting attorney in the criminal and fraud divisions.
Mendoza has served on many public and non-profit boards, including the Citizen's Site Advisory Committee that selected the site for the King County Regional Justice Center in Kent. Besides his service on the PSA Board, Fred's current community service activities include board membership for the Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. and Highline Medical Center. He also serves the South King County Legal Clinic and Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence, and is a member of the Green River Community College Presidents Task Force on Diversity. Mendoza was the PSA Board’s representative on the Project Art Selection Committee.
Fred's PSA Board appointment continues through July 2013.
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Bill Lotto is Director of the Lewis County Economic Development Council. He has had a long term interest in professional sports and was an early advocate for construction of the Kingdome. Bill is an international economist and has worked overseas in various business capacities. He is a past President of the Seattle Economist Club and twice served as President of the state Association for Economic Development Councils. He has written many articles on the state of the northwest economy and is a regular speaker at clubs and conventions.
Bill is married and has two daughters. He enjoys specialty farming and for eighteen years operated a Christmas tree venture. His PSA Board appointment continues through July, 2013.
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Brian Weinstein is a former state senator from Mercer Island. He has recently returned to the full time practice of law, serving as Senior Counsel with the firm Bergman, Draper and Frockt, a firm that he originally founded before selling his interest in 2000. Brian lives on Mercer Island with his wife Gaylene and their three children, Trevor, Arielle and Madeleine. Brian previously served on the Board of the Pike Place Market Foundation.
Brian's interest in service on the PSA Board is to continue his advocacy for protecting consumers and the public. As a former Chair of the Senate Consumer Protection Committee, he sees a need to make certain that the public's interest would always be served especially when it comes to a publically owned asset. His appointment is through July, 2013. |
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Bio coming soon. His appointment is through July, 2011.
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The opportunity to help develop a major facility that would be an asset for the entire state and potentially attract national and international events is what drew Jake Jundt to the PSA Board. In addition, he brought more than 25 years' experience of owning and operating his own construction company to the stadium and exhibition center project.
Jundt was founder and co-owner of Tri-Ply Construction. His recent sale of the company and retirement has allowed him to take on individual projects as a consultant and guide them from design through construction and start up of operations.
Jundt's community service has included numerous leadership positions with various non-profit organizations. His current community service includes serving on the Yakima Chamber of Commerce executive committee; and on the boards of the Central Washington State Fair Association, Diocese of Yakima Housing Services, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Yakima, and LaSalle High School in Yakima. Jundt was also a member of the finance task force for the sports stadium and exhibition center proposal.
"The PSA can be proud of its role in the process used to deliver
this facility to the people of Washington State. It has been
a model that proves public and private enterprises can work
together to produce a spectacular facility on time and on budget.
I look forward to the citizens of our State utilizing this truly
world class facility that puts us on a very short list of places
that can offer this kind of amenity and economic generator."
Jundt lives in Yakima. His PSA Board appointment continues through
July, 2011. |
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The excitement of being involved in a project of this magnitude from the very beginning and serving the public are the primary reasons Benson Wong agreed to serve on the PSA Board.
Wong is a partner with the law firm Keller Rohrback LLP in Seattle, whose practice is primarily in business law and real estate. He is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, the King County Bar Association, the Asian Bar Association, and the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Wong served on the Citizens Advisory Committee for the Seattle Mariners ballpark, the 1996-1997 King County Charter Review Commission, and the Future of Washington Schools' Steering Committee. He currently chairs the Board of Directors of TVW, a non-profit corporation that broadcasts legislative, executive and judicial proceedings and continues to do volunteer work for a number of different charitable organizations.
"Through the public-private partnership, which developed the
football/soccer stadium, the public has received numerous benefits
in addition to having a world class stadium. For instance, a
diverse and local work force was used to build the stadium.
Apprentices, who received training, will now be available to
work on other local construction projects. Even people who don't
like sports will be able to enjoy the open park-like spaces
and the extraordinary public art that surrounds the stadium.
This project has been successful because of the collaboration
of all parties involved including the surrounding communities."
Wong lives on Mercer Island. His PSA Board appointment continues
through July, 2010. |
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