Advisory Council
A 9-member, volunteer Advisory Council meets monthly to advise and consult with the Board and the Director in carrying out the purposes of the Washington Clean Air Act and the agency's mission. Council members have experience in various fields including agriculture, industry, health, science and fire protection. Interested applicants apply for 4-year positions which are appointed by the Board of Directors.
The Advisory Council typically meets the fourth Thursday of the month, except November and December, from 8-9 a.m. Meetings are currently being held virtually. Advisory Council meetings are open to the public. Meeting agendas, including information to access the meetings remotely, are posted on the agency's website, under "Notices & Hearings" at least one week prior to each meeting.
Public Health: Ray Byrne, R.S., Vice Chair
- Environmental Public Health Director, Spokane Regional Health District
- Registered Sanitarian, National Environmental Health Association
- Member, Washington State Environmental Health Association
- Member, National Environmental Health Association
- Term expires December 31, 2021
Agriculture: Jacqueline C. Etter
- Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry, Gonzaga University
- Biodiesel specialist
- Over 35 years experience in the construction industry
- Environmental Analyst for City of Spokane
- Term expires December 31, 2024
Air Quality: Jana McDonald
- Licensed Professional Engineer
- Bachelor of Science Degree, Civil Engineering, Gonzaga University
- Environmental Engineer for Central Pre-Mix Concrete Company
- Term expires December 31, 2022
Business Community: Hal Ophus
- 30+ years experience in Construction Industry
- Certified EPA AHERA Building Inspector, Lead Renovator
- Certified WA State Asbestos Supervisor
- WA State Dept of Ecology Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead
- Term expires December 31, 2021
Chemistry/Science: Ronald Edgar
- Retired, Chief of Technical Services for SRCAA
- Expertise in air monitoring techniques, atmospheric chemistry, industrial policies, air quality regulatory policies
- Bachelor of Science, Chemistry, Eastern Washington University
- Term expires December 31, 2021
Environment: John Dietzman
- BS Chemical Engineering, CAL Berkeley and MS Chemical Engineering, Stanford
- 35+ years in petroleum industry designing, building, operating, and managing facilities
- Expertise in environmental compliance programs at facility and corporate levels
- Spokane City Plan Commissioner for 8 years.
- Member and Chair of citizen advisory bodies for multimodal transportation infrastructure improvement
- Term expires December 31, 2024
Fire Protection: Douglas M. Bleeker
- Assistant Chief of Technical Services with Spokane County Fire District 9
- 30+ year veteran of fire service
- Bachelor of Science, Geology
- Term expires December 31, 2022
Industry: Brent Downey
- Bachelor of Science, Environmental Engineering, Montana Tech
- Manager for Environmental Affairs, Kaiser
- Over 17 years experience in air permitting and compliance in industrial settings
- Term expires December 31, 2024
Member-at-Large/Citizen Representative: Dr. Tony Masiello
- Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Eastern Washington University
- Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from Oregon State University, 2003
- Background in atmospheric chemistry, specifically in utilizing infrared spectroscopy for obtaining qualitative and quantitative information of gas concentrations.
- Term expires December 31, 2023