Alicia Marmolejo joined the Office of the Ombuds in March of 2020 as an assistant to the Ombuds advocating for the rights of injured workers of self-insured employers. Primary responsibilities include facilitating resolution of inquiries and investigations, applying expert level knowledge of Washington industrial rules/regulations and dispute resolution skills, collaborating with stakeholders, identifying systemic...
Tammy Sadler has been with the LEOFF 2 Board since July 2011 and began her service as Ombuds in June 2014. In this role her primary focus is on providing consultation to members and their families related to duty-related disability and survivor benefits. The Ombuds office utilizes expertise and industry standards to guide and...
Mr. Vinnedge’s involvement with labor unions began at the age of 18 when he joined the Los Angeles County Lifeguard Association. During his time as a lifeguard, he majored in Political Economy at U.C. Berkeley, where he investigated how real-world economic systems are embedded in both politics and institutions. After completing his undergraduate studies,...
Reid Hamblet is a dedicated husband and father of four, with a diverse and accomplished career. He played professional baseball, which laid the foundation for his discipline and commitment. After his time in sports, Reid spent 10 years in the fire service, serving his community with passion and integrity. Today, he uses his experience...
Ryan Schopp is the Managing Partner/Director of Financial Planning at Alpha Partners. Ryan’s expertise and passion are in the world of financial planning, primarily working with first responders & military families. With tax efficiency and tax forward-thinking being at the center of his planning process, Ryan is continually educating himself and the Alpha Team...
Mr. Valencia is the deputy director for the Washington State Law Enforcement Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ (LEOFF) Plan 2 Retirement Board, a policy-making board with the responsibility to study pension issues, set contribution rates and recommend pension policy to the state legislature. Mr. Valencia has 30 years of experience in public pension policy and...
Chris Barney is currently a Lieutenant with Lacey Fire District 3, Local 2903. He started his fire service career as a volunteer in 1998 and has been with Lacey since 2005. He has been heavily involved in special operations and is a member of Lacey’s water rescue team as a Rapid Entry Rescue Swimmer...
