Chris Reykdal's Biography
Contact Information
Office
Mailing Address:
Old Capitol Building
Post Office Box 47200
Olympia, 98504-7200
234 8th Avenue
Olympia, 98501
Old Capitol Building
600 Washington Street Southeast
Olympia, 98504-7200
Full Name:
Chris P. Reykdal
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Kim; 2 Children: Carter, Kennedy
Birth Date:
09/12/1972
Birth Place:
Snohomish, WA
Home City:
Tumwater, WA
Religion:
Christian
MPA, Public Administration, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1997-1999
BA, Social Studies/Education, Washington State University, 1994, Grade Point Average of 3.9
Superintendent of Public Instruction, State of Washington, 2017-present
Former Representative, Washington State House of Representatives, 2011-2017
Former Member, Education Appropriations and Oversight Committee, Washington State House of Representatives
Former Vice Chair, Education Committee, Washington State House of Representatives
Former Member, Finance Committee, Washington State House of Representatives
Former Member, Finance Committee, Washington State House of Representatives
Former Member, Higher Education Committee, Washington State House of Representatives
Former Member, Higher Education Committee, Washington State House of Representatives
Former Member, Rules Committee, Washington State House of Representatives
Former Member, Rules Committee, Washington State House of Representatives
Former Member, Transportation Committee, Washington State House of Representatives
Former Vice Chair, Labor and Workforce Development Committee, Washington State House of Representatives, 2011-2014
Associate Director, Education Division, Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, 2011-present
Deputy Executive Director, Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, 2005-2010
Operating Budget Director, Washington State Board for Community and Technical College Colleges, 2002-2005
Fiscal Analyst, Senate Transportation Committee, Washington State Senate, 1999-2002
Budget Analyst, Orange County, North Carolina, 1997-1999
History Teacher, Mark Morris High School, 1994-1997
Former President, College Democrats, Washington State University
Coach/ Player, Southwest Soccer Association (Adult Soccer)
Volunteer, Youth Sports, YMCA
Trustee, College Spark Washington Foundation, 2010-2015
Member, Board, Tumwater School District, 2007-2011
Planning Commissioner, Tumwater Planning Commission, 2003-2005
Favorite Quote:
"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent"
Eleanor Roosevelt
"Become the change you seek in the world"
M.H. Gandhi
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
Comprehensive long-term tax reform to create stable investments in critical public programs like K-12, higher education, human services, and environmental protection.
Spouse's Occupation:
High School Counselor