Employment Security leadership
Commissioner Paul Trause
Paul Trause was appointed commissioner of the Employment Security Department in 2010 after serving as deputy commissioner for nearly six years. Previously, Trause served as director of the Department of Labor & Industries and deputy commissioner of Employment Security under two previous commissioners. He has held numerous positions in local, state and federal government. Trause holds an undergraduate degree and a law degree from Cornell University.
360-902-9301
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Complete biography
Deputy Commissioner Joel Sacks
Joel Sacks was appointed deputy commissioner of the state Employment Security Department by Commissioner Paul Trause in October 2010. Previously, Sacks served for five years at Employment Security as assistant commissioner for the Budget, Policy and Communications Division. Prior to joining Employment Security, he was deputy director of field services at the state Department of Labor and Industries. He also served four years at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in the U.S. Department of Labor. Sacks holds degrees in political science and public administration.
360-902-9304
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Senior Leadership
Anne Goranson, Assistant Commissioner for WorkSource Standards & Integration, 360-438-3218 (includes oversight of rapid-response programs that respond to mass layoffs)
Sheryl Hutchison, Communications Director, 360-902-9289 (media relations, Web management)
Mike McVicker, Assistant Commissioner for Information Technology, 360-438-4780
Nan Thomas, Assistant Commissioner for Unemployment Insurance, 360-902-9303
Randi Warick, Assistant Commissioner for Budget, Performance & Research, 360-902-9423
Eu-wanda Jenkins, Assistant Commissioner for Employment & Career Development, 360-438-4906
Peggy Zimmerman, Assistant Commissioner for Human Resources, 360-902-9601 (also oversees Washington Service Corps and Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues & Employment)
Employment Security Department organizational chart
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