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Island County introduces new prosecutors, co-responder and public‑works hires; recognizes 15‑ and 30‑year staff
Summary
At the Feb. 11 Island County Board of Commissioners meeting, officials introduced several new hires across the prosecutor's office, human services, IT and public works and presented service awards to two long‑tenured employees.
Island County commissioners on Feb. 11 introduced multiple new hires across county departments and presented service awards recognizing 15 and 30 years of service.
The hires included Laura Twitchell as chief criminal deputy prosecutor, two new civil division staff—paralegal Lynn Brennan and Chief Civil Deputy Paul Brakfogle—Katie Rose joining the county’s co‑responder team assigned to Oak Harbor Police Department, and Kelly Keaton as an IT support technician. Solid‑waste attendants Phil Travis (Camano/Compost operations) and Eric Beyer (Tomato Transfer Station) and laborer Gregory Hollendick (Camano Island) were also introduced.
County presenters described Twitchell as having long experience in prosecution, including senior roles at the Washington state Attorney General’s Office and Snohomish County. Paul Brakfogle was identified as having recent experience with the Kent School District and as counsel to municipal clients statewide. Katie Rose was introduced as a social worker with a master’s degree and prior work with Compass Health and Whidbey Health hospice. Kelly Keaton was described as bringing more than 20 years of IT experience, including roles in help desk, network engineering and cybersecurity.
Commission staff also presented two service awards. Beth Becker (facilities support on Camano Island) was recognized for 15 years of service; James Wysak, supervisor at the Coupeville/Coobell Road shop, received a 30‑year service award. Presenters highlighted Wysak’s progression from laborer to supervisor, his storm‑season responsiveness, and his role training newer crews.
The introductions and recognitions took place during the meeting’s employee‑presentation segment before the public comment and regular business agenda.
