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Commissioners

Nicholas Hale

Chairman
Occupation: Attorney
Appointed by: Governor
First Appointed: 4/2019
Current Term Expires: 1/31/2027

Samuel Klaassen

Member
Occupation: Attorney
Appointed by: Senate President
First Appointed: 06/2024
Current Term Expires: 01/31/2027

Jerome Hellmer

Member
Occupation: Attorney
Appointed by: Chief Justice
First Appointed: 4/2015
Current Term Expires: 1/31/2028

Mark McDermed

Member
Occupation: Attorney
Appointed by: Secretary of State
First Appointed: 3/2026
Current Term Expires: 1/31/2028

Debra Billingsley

Member
Occupation: Attorney
Appointed by: Speaker of House
First Appointed: 12/2025
Current Term Expires: 1/31/2027

Benet Magnuson

Member
Occupation: Attorney
Appointed by: House Democratic Leader
First Appointed: 4/2026
Current Term Expires: 7/2/2027

Jerry Wallentine

Member
Occupation: Lawyer
Appointed by: Senate Minority Leader
First Appointed: 1/2025
Current Term Expires: 1/31/2027

Earl Glynn

Member
Occupation:  Retired
Appointed by: Attorney General
First Appointed: 3/2024
Current Term Expires: 1/31/2028

Tess Ramirez

Member
Occupation:  Attorney
Appointed by: Governor
First Appointed:  5/2024
Current Term Expires: 1/31/2028