Elected Experience: Appointed in November 2007.  Have been elected since that time.

Other Professional Experience: No information submitted

Education: BA degree from Eastern Washington University in Accounting with a minor in economics.  Graduate of Washington Agriculture and Forestry Education Foundation Class 14.  Graduate of Colfax High School and Jennings Elementarty School.

Community Service: Have served on Whitman County Natural Resources Advisory Committee.  Whitman County Extension advisory board.  Former Little League coach.

Statement: Joe Schmick is no stranger to hard work, growing up on a farm in Colfax. Having been a second generation farmer and small business owner, he understands how important it is to have a staunch advocate in Olympia representing the needs and values of the 9th District. First elected in 2007, Joe continues to work on four key areas: Growing a strong economy, creating a patient centered and affordable healthcare system, returning education to the local level and providing a system where students thrive. Joe believes protecting individual rights should be upheld without interference of government.