Establishment
The Equity in Contracting Advisory Committee was created to act in an advisory capacity to monitor compliance of the Equity in Contracting Program.
Learn more about the Equity in Contracting Program.
Membership
The Equity in Contracting Advisory Committee consists of 15 members appointed by City Council. The Advisory Board will consist of the following volunteer members: seven members representing certified businesses, large prime, union signatory, and open shop firms; five members representing each of the Council Districts; and three recommended by the Tacoma Public Utility Board.
Current Members
Certified Business 1 |
Catina Patton |
August 31, 2026 |
Bio & Headshot |
Certified Business 2 |
Angela Michaelis |
August 31, 2026 |
Bio & Headshot |
Certified Business 3 |
Rahsaan Freeman |
August 31, 2027 |
Bio & Headshot |
Certified Business 4 |
Scott Lundt |
August 31, 2028 |
Bio & Headshot |
Large Prime |
Clint Myers |
August 31, 2025 |
Bio & Headshot |
Union Signatory Firm |
Justin Baker |
August 31, 2025 |
Bio & Headshot |
Open Shop Firm |
Vacant |
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Council District 1 |
Paul Franetovich |
August 31, 2026 |
Bio & Headshot |
Council District 2 |
Vacant |
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Council District 3 |
Katherine (Kate) Ginn |
August 31, 2026 |
Bio & Headshot |
Council District 4 |
Vacant |
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Council District 5 |
Vacant |
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TPU Service Area 1 |
Larry Hutchinson |
August 31, 2026 |
Bio & Headshot |
TPU Service Area 2 |
Michael Jordan |
August 31, 2027 |
Bio & Headshot |
TPU Service Area 3 |
Trena Payton |
August 31, 2025 |
Bio & Headshot |
Duties & Responsibilities
The Advisory Committee advises Equity in Contracting Program staff on overall program effectiveness. The primary responsibility of the Advisory Committee is to monitor compliance to Equity in Contracting Program guidelines and accountability standards.
Equity in Contracting Advisory Committee Application
Advisory members are appointed by City Council, following an application and interview process. To apply for the Equity in Contracting Advisory Committee, please visit the Committees, Boards, and Commissions page.
Staff Support
Staffing support to the Equity in Contracting Advisory Committee is provided by the Equity in Contracting Program Office.