Debbie Young, Chair – San Juan County
Debbie brings 30 years of management, negotiation and natural resources experience to the Commission. She worked in the utility industry for over 20 years as the Natural Resources Manager for Tacoma Power, leading the federal licensing process for Tacoma’s hydroelectric projects. Debbie has served on the National Hydropower Association Board, the Tahoma Land Conservancy, and the Forterra Board of Directors. She also served on the Nisqually River Council for over 15 years, including a term as Chairman. Debbie now resides on Lopez Island where she and her husband operate a small farm providing meat and specialty food products to customers in the Puget Sound region. Appointed by Governor Inslee in 2015 for a partial term, she was reappointed in 2016. Debbie’s second term expires June 30, 2028.
James “Jim” A. Restucci, Vice-Chair – Yakima County
Jim has over 40 years of government service, both as a soldier in the U.S. Army and Army National Guard for 20 years, and as mayor (2010-2018) and city councilor for the City of Sunnyside from 2004-2024. Jim served on the National Association of Regional Councils Board of Directors from 2005-2011. He has chaired the Yakima Valley Conference of Governments and Transportation Policy Board for the past 14 years. He served eight years on the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Board of Directors, including serving as AWC President in 2016, and served as President of People for People Inc. Jim currently oversees the daily operations of a technology services company he co-founded in 2002. Jim was appointed by Governor Inslee in 2018 and was recently reappointed in 2024. His second term expires June 30, 2030.
JC Baldwin – Chelan County
JC has served as an elected port commissioner for the Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority since 2005. She is the president and CEO of a tech-support solutions center in Wenatchee that serves clients worldwide, and she has worked in the technology sector most of her professional career. In addition to her experience as a small business owner and elected official, JC has served on the state Community Aviation Revitalization Board, the state Public Works Board (appointed by Governor Gregoire in 2012) and the Washington Public Ports Association Executive Committee. She is past president of both the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce and Cashmere Chamber of Commerce and is an active member of Cashmere Rotary. JC was appointed by Governor Inslee in 2023, and her term expires in 2029.
Kelly Fukai – Spokane County
Kelly has spent her career building and cultivating relationships with government, education, business and community leaders. Kelly is the Chief Executive Officer at the Northwest Gas Association, where she serves as the organization’s leading subject matter expert on policy formation and oversees all aspects of education and advocacy in the Pacific Northwest. She brings 25 years of experience in leading and working with diverse interests in the development of collaborative and comprehensive plans and policy that grow necessary infrastructure, enhance economic and workforce development, and support community interests. She has previously worked at Avista, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Spokane International Airport and Washington Technology Industry Association. Appointed by Governor Inslee in June 2020, her term ends June 30, 2026.
Nicole Grant – King County
Nicole infuses her passion for transportation policy with a deep understanding of workers rights and climate activism. The former Leader of MLK Labor and climate activist organization 350 Seattle, Nicole now heads public policy as the political Director of her union IBEW Local 46. Nicole is a licensed journey level electrician, who spent the bulk of her construction career in the field, building our local transportation infrastructure working on projects like the Washington State Ferries system, Sound Transit, and the Port Of Seattle. Her hope is that by bringing together hands-on knowledge of our transportation infrastructure & public policy that is informed by community engagement she can serve our State as we continue to build a world class modern transportation system. Appointed by Governor Inslee in November 2022, her term ends June 30, 2027.
Gael Tarleton – King County
Gael is committed to helping our state’s cities and counties maintain and build critical transportation infrastructure to keep our trade-dependent economy healthy and resilient. As a member of the Washington House of Representatives for eight years, Gael helped establish and co-chaired the Maritime & Manufacturing Economic Resilience Task Force and Civil Aviation legislative caucus. Gael also served on the Washington State Ferries Strategic Advisory Board and as delegate to Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER). As Port of Seattle Commissioner for five years, Gael led the Port of Seattle’s partnerships with Washington state to replace the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct, invest in clean air and water, and support regional emergency preparedness plans. Earlier in her career, Gael was a University of Washington strategic advisor, international business vice-president for a Fortune 300 science and technology company, and senior defense intelligence analyst in the U.S. national intelligence community. She and her husband have lived in Ballard for nearly 35 years and love to vacation on the Olympic Peninsula. Appointed by Governor Ferguson in October 2025, her term ends June 30, 2031.
Matt Ransom – Clark County
Matt has dedicated his career to community building. His background weaves together diverse assignments, including executive management of a regional council, leading city government planning, time at a regional transit agency, and delivering results within private-sector consulting. His record of public service includes a June 2006 appointment by Governor Gregoire for two terms on the Commute Reduction Board. In addition, he has served on local government commissions and nonprofit boards of directors, and volunteered with the Boy Scouts of America and youth athletic leagues. Appointed by Governor Ferguson in October 2025, his term ends June 30, 2031.