Full Name:
Eric Pettigrew
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Jada; 2 Children: Justin, Linda
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, CA
Home City:
Seattle, WA
MSW, Social Work/Business Administration Certification, University of Washington, 1985-1987
BS, Sociology/Counseling Psychology, Oregon State University, 1978-1983
Majority Caucus Chair, Washington State House of Representatives, 2011-2021
Representative, Washington State House of Representatives, District 37 Position 2, 2002-2021
Candidate, Washington State House of Representatives, District 37 Position 2, 2018
Former Member, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, Washington State House of Representatives
Former Member, Appropriations Committee, Washington State House of Representatives
Former Member, Health and Human Services Appropriations and Oversight Committee, Washington State House of Representatives
Former Member, Public Safety Committee, Washington State House of Representatives
Former Member, Rules Committee, Washington State House of Representatives
Former Member, Ways and Means Committee, Washington State House of Representatives
Former Employee, Child Protective Services
Manager, Safeco Insurance
Business Development Executive, Gallagher, 2018-2019
Director, Community and Business Relations, Regence BlueShield of Washington, 2009-2018
Executive Director, Minority Youth Health Project, University of Washington, 1992-1997
Director, Emergency Management, City of Seattle, 1991-1992
Deputy Chief of Staff, Public Safety, City of Seattle Mayor's Office, Norm Rice, 1990-1991
Committee Chair, Children of Color Organizers and Advocates, 2000-present
Member, Rainier Vista Boys and Girls Club, present
President, Rainier Valley Chamber of Commerce, 2001-2002
Board Member, ACT Theatre, 1996-2000
Coach, Catholic Youth Organization Basketball, Saint Therese School, 1994-1999
Board Member/Coach, Rainier District Little League, 1994-1999
Awards:
2012 Golden Eagle Award, Tabor 100
2010 Distinguished Alumni Award, UW School of Social Work
2009 Champion for Children Award, Children's Alliance
2007 Urban League Spirit Award
Washington State Housing Finance Commission's Friend of Housing Award
Ike Ikeda Public Service Award
Future Leaders of America, Ebony Magazine
Community Service Award, National Board of Black Accountants
Community Service Award, Children of Color Organizers and Advocates