WSBA Board elects Nam Nguyen treasurer after lunch-ballot tally

The Washington State Bar Association Board of Governors elected Governor Nam Nguyen as treasurer after members cast ballots that were tabulated following the meeting's lunch recess, board members announced during the afternoon session.

Board members had two candidates on the ballot and were given the opportunity to nominate from the floor; materials for the treasurer election were distributed in the meeting packet at page 164. Candidates who addressed the board framed the treasurer as a communicator between staff, the audit committee and the full board, and emphasized work on reserves, reporting and investment oversight.

The election mattered to governors because the treasurer chairs the budget and audit committee and explains committee recommendations to the full board, functions candidates said are central to how the board makes decisions on reserves, license fees and facilities. The winning candidate, Governor Nam Nguyen, will assume those responsibilities following the…