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City of Pasco, WA
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Professional Bio
Jon is a native of Enumclaw, Washington, where he was Media Services Manager for the City of Enumclaw for over ten years, then moved to eastern Washington in 2011 for sunnier vistas and became Communications Program Manager for the City of Pasco. Jon’s major duties for the City include operating Pasco City Television, the City of Pasco website, social media, print publications, and press liaison.
He also serves on the Alliance for Community Media’s Northwest Region Board. Jon was previously on the ACM’s National Board and is a winner of the ACM’s 2021 Buske Leadership Award.
Jon is the 2023 President of WATOA and previously served as President in 2009, and has been a board member for over 15 years. Jon is a graduate of Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA, and lives in Richland, WA, with his wife, Roberta, and her two boys.
He also serves on the Alliance for Community Media’s Northwest Region Board. Jon was previously on the ACM’s National Board and is a winner of the ACM’s 2021 Buske Leadership Award.
Jon is the 2023 President of WATOA and previously served as President in 2009, and has been a board member for over 15 years. Jon is a graduate of Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA, and lives in Richland, WA, with his wife, Roberta, and her two boys.
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City of Pasco, WA
Individual
Education:
Pacific Lutheran University 1991
BFA
Awards:
2006 ACM Best of the Northwest - Overall Excellence
2008 GPA Overall Excellence Award - Finalist
2009 ACM Hometown Award - Overall Excellence
2012 GPA Honorable Mention
2014 GPA Honorable Mention
2018 ACM Hometown Media Award
2019 ACM Best of the Northwest Awards
2020 GPA Award of Honor
2020 GPA Award of Distinction
2021 ACM Buske Leadership Award
Volunteer Work:
Pasco-Kennewick Rotary Club
WATOA President, 2023
WATOA President, 2009
WATOA Board
Alliance for Community National Board, 2013-2019
Enumclaw Rotary Club 2001-2011
Alliance for Community Media Northwest Regional Board