Former Lacey Mayor Mark Brown appointed to SPSCC Board of Trustees

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) announced that former Lacey Mayor Mark O. Brown has been appointed to its Board of Trustees by Gov. Bob Ferguson.

The appointment covers a period from Nov. 7, 2025, through Sept. 30, 2029. The college made the announcement on Tuesday, Nov. 25.

“As a former community college student and graduate, I am honored to join the Board of Trustees at SPSCC,” said Brown in a statement. “The college plays a critical role in creating pathways for students to succeed and thrive. I look forward to supporting its mission and contributing to the continued growth of this outstanding institution.”

Brown brings a wealth of experience to his new role.

"He began his career as a staff member for the Washington State Senate Ways and Means Committee and spent nearly 20 years directing state and federal governmental relations for the Washington Federation of State Employees. Brown also served four years on Governor Mike Lowry’s Executive Cabinet as Director of the Department of Labor and Industries," said the college in the announcement.

"In addition to his state-level leadership, Brown served 10 years as a local elected official, including seven years as Mayor of Lacey, Washington. He recently concluded 12 years on the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, originally appointed by Governor Christine Gregoire in 2010 and reappointed by Governor Jay Inslee in 2016. Most recently, Brown served on Governor-elect Ferguson’s Transition Team prior to his appointment to the SPSCC Board of Trustees.

"Brown retired as President of Connections Public Affairs after more than 20 years representing numerous public and private clients at the state and federal levels. His clients included cities, such as Vancouver, Lacey, Longview, Ridgefield, Battle Ground and Carnation, as well as organizations like the Vancouver Historic Reserve Trust, the Confluence Project, Skamania Lodge, Suncadia Resort, Partners in Careers and Providence Health Systems Oregon."

Brown serves on several boards, including the Executive Board of the Retired Public Employees Chapter 2, the Political Action Committee of the Retired Public Employees of Washington, and the City of Lacey Civil Service Commission.