Type Of Business:
State board
Major Product/SVS:
Growth management through appeals decisions
Hobbies/Sports:
Playing bridge; Yard work; Building waterfalls; Spending time with her grandchildren, Trevor, Hayden, Codey and Logan
Education Degrees:
Coursework in Mediation and Law, University of Nevada; Coursework, The National Judicial College
Affiliations Awards:
Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce; Board Member, Former President, Lake Chelan Republican Women’s Club; Washington Mediation Association; Washington State Boating Police Officers Association; Board Member, The Rainier Institute; Lifetime Member, Kiwanis International
Children's Names:
Stephanie, Christopher, Jamie
Date of Distinction:
11/6/2009
Work History:
Eastern Panel, State of Washington Growth Management Hearings Board (1992-2006); Sales Representative, The Wenatchee World (1986-1992); Co-Owner, J & G Wall, Inc. (1975-2001)
Expanded Biography:
Ms. Wall had the opportunity to meet and work with many governors, agency heads and judges. She helped to change the way things were done in the utilization of mediation. She has delivered many public speeches during her career and taught other judges at The National Judicial College. She is associated with, and accredited in 14 areas of mediation through the Washington Mediation Association.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most gratifying aspect of her career was effecting positive changes within state government.
Charity:
Marine Patrol Search and Rescue Team, Chelan County Sheriff's Office; Chelan-Douglas County Mental Health Advisory Board; Board Member, Lake Chelan Community Hospital Foundation; Commissioner, Lake Chelan Community Hospital; Lake Chelan Community Hospital Guild Y
Number Of Years In Profession:
15
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to hard work.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her position after being appointed by the governor.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing every third case on growth management issues; Public speaking; Representing the agency on the governor's agency cabinet
Education Certifications:
Certification in Judicial Development, Concentration in Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, The National Judicial College (1999); Certification in Judicial Development, Concentration in Alternative Dispute Resolution Skills, The National Judicial College (1998)
Awards/Honors:
Recognition, Initiation of a Networking Group, Gov. Gary Locke; Recognition, Co-Location with Another State Agency to Conserve Costs, Gov. Gary Locke; Recognition, Initiation of Mediation with other State Agencies, Gov. Gary Locke; Citizen of the Year Award, Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce; Teacher of the Year Award, ASCAP
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Wall plans to work with families and communities in the field of mediation.