Lori Larsen

President

Lori Larsen was first elected as the Stevens County Auditor in 2018, arriving in this position after a varied education and career that includes a degree in counseling, a nearly-completed doctorate in public policy and administration, and a history of online public school administration, legislative advocacy and service as a school board director. 

With her husband Paul, Lori has five children, ages 16 to 25, as well as a son-in-law and daughter-in-law. Paul is a physician in Chewelah, Washington, and together Lori and Paul have participated in a wide array of service to the young people of their community, including as youth group and scout leaders.  In addition, they are local coordinators for high school foreign exchange students and have hosted sixteen young people from five countries. 

Lori was recently appointed to the United States Election Assistance Commission Standards Board by Secretary of State Steve Hobbs, and in 2021 completed High Performance Leadership Training provided by the National Association of Counties.  She is pleased to continue to serve.

Paul Andrews

Vice President

Chandra Schumacher

Treasurer

Chandra Schumacher was appointed Lincoln County Auditor in September 2021. 

Chandra grew up in a small farming community in Lincoln County.  While driving hay and wheat trucks she dreamed of making a difference in her community by going into government.  She graduated from Eastern Washington University in Accounting and quickly passed her CPA exam.  She then started her career in Seattle at Clark Nuber and moved back home to assist with the financial management of Odessa Union Grain Growers and was part of the consolidation from Odessa Union into AgVentures NW.  Chandra then moved to the Chief Budget Officer for Eastern Washington University Foundation for 10 years to better serve students at EWU. 

Chandra has been married to her husband Jason for twenty years. They have one son Maddox who is currently attending Davenport High School.  

Garth Fell

Secretary

Garth Fell was elected Snohomish County Auditor in 2019 after 24 years serving in county government. Garth began his career in local government records but redirected to election administration in 1999. He has administered nearly 100 elections including 6 presidential elections, mostly in management and executive management roles. He has a passion for ensuring elections are accessible, accountable, accurate, and secure.

Garth is a graduate of the University of Washington and a nationally Certified Elections and Registration Administrator through Auburn University and the National Association of Election Officials (the Election Center). Garth currently serves on the U.S. Elections Assistance Local Leadership Council and the Washington State Recording Standards Commission.

Garth lives in Edmonds, Washington with his school-teacher wife Sarah. They have three adult children and enjoy being outdoors hiking, gardening, and catching as much sunlight as the Pacific Northwest provides.