Age: 67

Schooling: College graduate; yearly professional mandatory education classes.  I also received a certificate of completion for welding.

How long have you lived in Federal Way: My family moved to Federal Way in 1968.

Family members: Karla, Ehren, his wife Ashley and grandchildren Weston and Isabella.

Hobbies: Cooking, traveling, reading, fishing and hunting.

Relevant commissions/offices held: I hold a certificate from the Department of Licensing to provide services as a state-certified court reporter and notary public. Chair of the Department of Licensing Court Reporter Advisory Committee; member, Federal Way Chamber of Commerce and the Association of Washington Business, where I was appointed to serve on the Tax and Policy Committee as well as the Workers Compensation Committee. I am currently the president/commanding general of the Association of Washington Generals and president of the Washington Freelance Shorthand Reporters Association.

I have held positions with other non-profits, including the Federal Way Coalition Against Trafficking and the Washington Court Reporters Association. I am the JAG and service officer for VFW Post 1741 where I help veterans with medical/legal issues.

What are the top 3 items you want the constituents of Federal Way to know about you? 1.  Karla and I will celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary next year!

2. I am a focused hard worker who will listen to others and conduct my own research to enable me to make the best decision possible in any given situation.

3. I am highly regarded for my integrity and honesty.

Contact: 253-214-2999, RGFlygare@gmail.com