Elected Experience: Current Chair Whatcom County Council (elected 2013, 2017), Chair Finance and Administrative Services committee, Member Whatcom Council of Governments and Whatcom County Ethics Commission

Other Professional Experience: Former mechanic, commercial fisherman, founder of Ryzex (high tech green computer business) which created 360 jobs, won several environmental and “Best Work Place” awards, honored as an Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year

Education: Studied Engineering, Marketing, Refrigeration Apprenticeship, Private Pilot, Father, Grandfather, Married to wife/best friend 30 years

Community Service: Rotary Club, Brigid Collins Child Abuse & Family Support Center, Whatcom Community Foundation, Northwest Clean Air Agency, Aircrew member US Coast Guard Auxiliary, (partial list)

Statement: Rud Browne doesn’t claim he’s a magician – just a hardworking, progressive businessman who’s personally created hundreds of great jobs. Rud comes prepared with real world solutions drawn from his 30 years of business experience, and four years on the County Council where he’s built bipartisan consensus. That’s why Rud’s endorsed by Young Democrats, Sheriff Deputies, Teamsters, Elected Officials and hundreds of citizens.

The quickest, most powerful way to improve our lives is to elect proven, experienced leaders who know how to create family wage jobs, improve healthcare, and balance environmental and economic priorities. Rud Browne’s done just that.