Advisory Council

The Advisory Council advises the Control Officer and Board of Directors on air pollution matters.  Per RCW 70.94.240, an air pollution advisory council shall consist of at least five appointed members who are residents of the authority (in this case, incorporated and unincorporated areas of Spokane County) and who are preferably skilled and experienced in field of air pollution control, chemistry, meteorology, public health, or a related field, at least one of whom shall serve as a representative of industry and one of whom shall serve as a representative of the environmental community.

Advisory Council appointments and meeting times
Advisory Council appointments are made by the Board of Directors. Unless otherwise publicized, the Council meets the fourth Thursday of each month from  8-9 a.m., at the Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency's office, 3104 E. Augusta Ave (near the NW corner of Mission/Greene.)  Advisory Council meetings are open to the public.

To review minutes from past meetings and to access the current agenda (posted about one week prior to each meeting), click here.

Current Advisory Council Members

Agriculture: Chester Jahns, Jr.

• Expertise in agriculture and soil and water conservation
• Family has farmed in the Rockford area for almost 100 years
• Washington State University graduate, with a degree in Ag-Engineering 
• 28 years working for the USDA Soil Conservation Service
• Manages Viewpoint Farm, Inc., raising wheat and bluegrass.
• Term expires December 31, 2010

Air Quality: Jana McDonald

• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Bachelor's of Science Degree from Gonzaga University in Civil Engineering
• Environmental Engineer for Central Pre-Mix Concrete Company
• Term expires December 31, 2010
  

Business Community: Ray Kelleher

• Bachelors' Degrees in Education and Chemistry
• Air pollution research experience
• Previous owner of environmental-related businesses
• Substitute math and science teacher
• Term expires December 31, 2013

Chemistry/Science:  Mark Roberge, PhD

• Senior Scientist at Hollister-Stier Laboratories
• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Chemistry
• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry
• Term expires December 31, 2013

Environment: Adriane Borgias

• Environmental professional with more than 25 years experience including for the pipeline and energy industry
• Owner of Fusion Environment & Energy, LLC, an environmental consulting business.
• Term expires December 31, 2012

 Industry: Bernard P. Leber, Jr.

• Environmental Engineering Manager at Kaiser Aluminum
• 34 years experience in the industrial environmental management field
• Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering, University of Idaho 
• Term expires December 31, 2012

Member-at-Large: Douglas K. Pottratz

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from Western Washington University 
• Master's Degree in Environmental Engineering from Washington State University 
• Manager of Environmental Compliance at Avista
• Term expires December 31, 2011

Meteorology: Vacant

• Term expires December 31, 2013

Public Health: Peter Williams, Ph.D, Council Vice-Chair

• Associate Dean of Student Services at Spokane Community College
• Master's Degree in Environmental Science from Washington State University
• Ph. D in Education from Oregon State University
• Previous experience serving on local governmental advisory bodies and an interest in energy policy.
• Term expires December 31, 2013