A Vision for Our Town
Like many in our community I came to Washington as a result of a military affiliation. The United States Air Force moved my father and our family to Washington in 1970. I moved to Lakewood in 1972 and to Steilacoom in 1994. I am a product of local schools having graduated from Lakes High School ('75), Fort Steilacoom Community College ('78 -now Pierce College), Pacific Lutheran University (BBA, '94), and Seattle University School of Law (JD, '00).
I have worked or lived near or in Steilacoom for over 30 years and my wife and I love our community. The pioneering spirit of Steilacoom's forefathers and the present vision of self-sufficiency are important attributes of our unique community requiring conservation. I believe our town needs leadership committed to remaining fiscally responsible, keeping conscious of our limited resources, and staying true to our pioneer roots by being innovative and open to new ideas so that, like our founders, we can capitalize on opportunities to enhance our community for the benefit of its citizenry. I hope you will provide your input and energy to achieving that vision.
About Me
I was born in Landstuhl, Germany to Jerry C. and Ursula H. Stovall. My father served in the U.S. Air Force and my family moved frequently during my early life, as many military families do. This experience was an invaluable exposure to multiple cultural, social and economic conditions. While I have passed through almost all of the individual United States, significant other stops included Germany, Texas, the Philippine Islands, and California before ending in Washington State. My family moved to Lakewood in 1972 where my brothers and I attended school. I married Shelly Gimse in 1988 and in 1994 we built our home in Steilacoom. Several people have asked, and the answer is yes, all photographs on this site (except the portrait) are photos by me.
Community Involvement
- Kiwanis Club of Steilacoom
Member, Former Secretary, Director. - Steilacoom Historical Museum Association
Member - Protect Our Pets
Member - Steilacoom Citizens Fireworks Committee
Member - Steilacoom Chamber of Commerce
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Education
- Lakes High School (1975)
- Fort Steilacoom Community College (now
Pierce College)
A.A.S. (1975)
- Pacific Lutheran University
B.B.A. cum laude (1994) Concentrations in Marketing and Operations Management - Seattle University School of Law
J.D. cum laude (2000)
Work Experience
- Perstorp Plastic Systems: 1978 - 1997
Multiple positions with multinational plastic products manufacturer, including terms as Plant Manager, Vice President Marketing, and Vice President Operations overseeing as many as 275 employees, $24 million operating budget and $11 million capital budget. - Tacoma Goodwill Industries: 1997 - 1998
Led packaging, assembly and value-added service operations as Industrial Services Manager with profit and loss budget of $800,000 annually. - Pickering Industries: 1998 - 2001
Served as Project Manager and Manufacturing Manager for wood products and flooring manufacturer. - McFerran, Burns & Stovall, P.S.: 2002 - Present
Provide client representation, drafting, advocacy, legal research and analysis for a variety of business, contract, commercial and residential real estate, estate, tax, escrow, and probate matters.