Board of Trustees

As the governing body of Group Health, the Board of Trustees hires the chief executive officer and sets the strategy, policy, and direction for Group Health. Eleven trustees are elected by Group Health members. They serve three-year terms.

For information about upcoming public meetings, see our Classes & Events page, call the Board of Trustees Office at 206-448-5790, or send an e-mail to governance@ghc.org.

Rosemary Daszkiewicz

Chair

Rosemary Daszkiewicz

Resides in: Seattle

Education: Law degree (JD), University of Virginia School of Law

Professional background: Senior director with Plum Creek Timber Co., with responsibilities in law and human resources. Twenty-two years experience as an employment lawyer in private practice in Seattle.

Term ends: Dec. 31, 2012

Porsche Everson

Vice chair

Porsche Everson

Resides in: Seattle

Education: Master's degree in business administration, specializing in technology and innovation management, Pacific Lutheran University

Professional background: Owner and president of Relevant Strategies, a management consulting firm. Former CEO of Starling Systems.

Term ends: Dec. 31, 2012

Sue Byington

Sue Byington

Resides in: Seattle

Education: Bachelor's degree in history, University of Washington

Professional background: Human resources and health care executive. More than 20 years as vice president, Human Resources, Providence Health & Services. Former chief human resources officer, City of Seattle and METRO. Certified mediator.

Term ends: Dec. 31, 2013

Ruta Fanning

Ruta Fanning

Resides in: Olympia

Education: Bachelor's degree in biology, Pacific Lutheran University. Master's degree in public administration, University of Washington

Professional background: Retired legislative auditor, Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee. More than 28 years in leadership positions with the State of Washington.

Term ends: Dec. 31, 2014

Leo Greenawalt

Leo Greenwalt

Resides in: Seattle

Education: Bachelor's degree, University of Notre Dame. Master's degree in medical and hospital administration, University of Pittsburgh. Law degree (JD), University of Pittsburgh and Georgetown University School of Law

Professional background: Retired after serving 30 years as president & CEO of Washington State Hospital Association.

Term ends: Dec. 31, 2014

Harry Harrison Jr., MD

Harry Harrison

Resides in: Auburn

Education: Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison

Professional background: Semi-retired after 27 years practicing pediatrics and neonatology in Alaska and Washington. Currently on the medical staff at Valley Medical Center, Auburn Regional Medical Center, and Children's Hospital Medical Center.

Term ends: Dec. 31, 2012

Jennifer Joly

Jennifer Joly

Resides in: Tacoma

Education: Law degree (JD), Seattle University School of Law

Professional background: Attorney. Serves on the Public Disclosure Commission. Held a variety of executive-level legal and policy positions, including general counsel and legislative director to former Gov. Gary Locke. Also served as counsel to the Washington state House of Representatives.

Term ends: Dec. 31, 2013

Bob Margulis

Bob Margulis

Resides in: Seattle

Education: Bachelor's degree in English literature, City University of New York

Professional background: Owner of the green cabinetry and residential remodel company Ravenworks. Former CEO and founder of The Cordada Group and president of ImageIQ.

Term ends: Dec. 31, 2014

Dorothy Ruzicki

Dorothy Ruzicki

Resides in: Mead, Wash.

Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing, University of Wisconsin; PhD in education, Washington State University

Professional background: Director, Department of Educational Services, Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital and Providence Holy Family Hospital; operational manager of the Sacred Heart Diabetes Service.

Term ends: Dec. 31, 2013

ChangMook Sohn

Chang Mook Sohn

Resides in: Olympia

Education: Doctorate in economics, State University of New York

Professional background: Former executive director of the Washington Economic and Revenue Forecast Council.

Term ends: Dec. 31, 2012

Bob Watt

Bob Watt

Resides in: Seattle

Education: Bachelor’s degree in sociology, Portland State University

Professional background: Retired from The Boeing Company; served as vice president, government and community relations. Former deputy mayor for the City of Seattle. More than 24 years working in and leading non-profits including Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce, Family Services of Seattle/King County, and Youth Eastside Services.

Term ends: Dec. 31, 2014