Mark Miloscia
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Mark Miloscia is a 7-term member of the Washington State House of Representatives, serving the 30th Legislative District, located in King County, Washington
. On September 15, 2011, Mark announced his candidacy to replace Brian Sonntag
, who announced he was not going to seek another term after 20 years as State Auditor for Washington (state).
. He is a retired officer of the United States Air Force
, serving on active duty as a B-52 pilot and as a Contract Manager for 10 years. Mark holds a Bachelor's Degree from the United States Air Force Academy
, a Master's of Arts Degree from Chapman University
, and a Master's of Business Administration from the University of North Dakota
. He also has been educated at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, completing the Leadership program.
Mark has resided in Federal Way, Washington
with his wife Meschell, his three children, and his grandchildren for the last 25 years.
, the Executive Director of Federal Way Youth and Family Services, and as a Commissioner for the Lakehaven Utility District. He has also been a
Mark is active in his community, participating in many roles. He sits on the Board of Directors for the Federal Way Boys and Girls Club, is a member of St. Vincent's Knights of Columbus, and is a member of the Federal Way Chamber of Commerce.
Committee assignments for his current term include: House General Government Appropriations and Oversight, House Labor & Workforce Development, House Legislative Evaluation & Accountability, and the Joint Administrative Rules Committee.
In September 2011, Mark announced that he intended to run to become the next Washington State Auditor following the announcement by incumbent Brian Sonntag
that he would not seek a sixth term.
King County, Washington
King County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. The population in the 2010 census was 1,931,249. King is the most populous county in Washington, and the 14th most populous in the United States....
. On September 15, 2011, Mark announced his candidacy to replace Brian Sonntag
Brian Sonntag
Brian Sonntag is the State Auditor for Washington and a Democrat.Sonntag was first elected to public office in 1978 as Pierce County Clerk, working as the administrative officer for the Superior Courts. On November 4, 1986, he was elected to the office of Pierce County Auditor, an office his...
, who announced he was not going to seek another term after 20 years as State Auditor for Washington (state).
Personal life
Mark was born and raised in Biloxi, MississippiBiloxi, Mississippi
Biloxi is a city in Harrison County, Mississippi, in the United States. The 2010 census recorded the population as 44,054. Along with Gulfport, Biloxi is a county seat of Harrison County....
. He is a retired officer of the United States Air Force
United States Air Force
The United States Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the American uniformed services. Initially part of the United States Army, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947 under the National Security Act of...
, serving on active duty as a B-52 pilot and as a Contract Manager for 10 years. Mark holds a Bachelor's Degree from the United States Air Force Academy
United States Air Force Academy
The United States Air Force Academy is an accredited college for the undergraduate education of officer candidates for the United States Air Force. Its campus is located immediately north of Colorado Springs in El Paso County, Colorado, United States...
, a Master's of Arts Degree from Chapman University
Chapman University
Chapman University is a private, non-profit university located in Orange, California affiliated with the Christian Church . Known for its blend of liberal arts and professional programs, Chapman University encompasses seven schools and colleges: Lawrence and Kristina Dodge College of Film and Media...
, and a Master's of Business Administration from the University of North Dakota
University of North Dakota
The University of North Dakota is a public university in Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA. Established by the Dakota Territorial Assembly in 1883, six years before the establishment of the state of North Dakota, UND is the oldest and largest university in the state and enrolls over 14,000 students. ...
. He also has been educated at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, completing the Leadership program.
Mark has resided in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way is a city in King County, Washington, United States. Federal Way is located between Seattle and Tacoma. Its western boundary is Puget Sound. It is bordered by Des Moines on the north, Kent, unincorporated King County, and Milton on the east and Tacoma and Fife on the south...
with his wife Meschell, his three children, and his grandchildren for the last 25 years.
Professional career
Mark is currently a Substitute Teacher for the Federal Way School District and the Seattle Catholic Archdiocese. Mark has previously been employed as the Industrial Services Director for Tacoma Goodwill IndustriesGoodwill Industries
Goodwill Industries International is a not-for-profit organization that provides job training, employment placement services and other community-based programs for people who have a disability, lack education or job experience, or face employment challenges...
, the Executive Director of Federal Way Youth and Family Services, and as a Commissioner for the Lakehaven Utility District. He has also been a
Mark is active in his community, participating in many roles. He sits on the Board of Directors for the Federal Way Boys and Girls Club, is a member of St. Vincent's Knights of Columbus, and is a member of the Federal Way Chamber of Commerce.
Political career
Mark serves as a member of the Washington State House of Representatives, having first been elected in 1998 by the residents of the 30th Legislative District, an area that includes Federal Way, Algona, and portions of Auburn and Pacific.Committee assignments for his current term include: House General Government Appropriations and Oversight, House Labor & Workforce Development, House Legislative Evaluation & Accountability, and the Joint Administrative Rules Committee.
In September 2011, Mark announced that he intended to run to become the next Washington State Auditor following the announcement by incumbent Brian Sonntag
Brian Sonntag
Brian Sonntag is the State Auditor for Washington and a Democrat.Sonntag was first elected to public office in 1978 as Pierce County Clerk, working as the administrative officer for the Superior Courts. On November 4, 1986, he was elected to the office of Pierce County Auditor, an office his...
that he would not seek a sixth term.