February 13th 2026
About Us
The mission of the LEOFF I Coalition is to protect the integrity of the LEOFF I Law and LEOFF I Retirement System Trust Fund. The LEOFF I Coalition is a 501 c 5 non profit and nonpartisan LEOFF I pension volunteer organization.
The LEOFF I Coalition is officially registered with the Secretary of State's Office, State of Washington.
Coalition Goals – click here
List of Board Members – click here
How to Become a Board Member – click here
The LEOFF I Coalition opposes any legislation creating a medical board and long term care endeavor utilizing LEOFF I pension funds without the mutual consent of the members of the LEOFF I Retirement System or their beneficiaries.The LEOFF I Coalition seeks recognition by the Joint Committee on Pension Policy or any subsequent replacement of that or similar Committee, Round Table, or similar group that may affect the Members of the LEOFF I Retirement System.
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February 13th 2026
LEOFF I Coalition Board of Directors: 2026-2028
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President - Joe Dawson
Retired King County Sheriff's Deputy
President, Washington State Retired Deputy Sheriffs & Police Officers Association
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Secretary - Dave Reichert
Retired King County Sheriff,
Former U.S. Congressman (Washington State)
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Finance Secretary - Margo Turner
Ex Officio Board Member |
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Vice President John Zimmaro
Ret. Lacey Police Officer's
360-452-0558
njzimmaro@gmail.com
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Past President - Helen Surprenant
WA State Ret. Deputy Sheriff's
Beneficiary
360-870-3010
mshsuper@outlook.com |
| Board Members |
Diane Rule Erickson
WA State Ret. Deputy Sheriff's &
Police Officer's Association
Beneficiary
509-255-9156
cell: 509-496-0110 |
Jerald Birt
Ret. Seattle Fire Department Assistant Chief
jer.birt@gmail.com |
Dennis Hooper
Past President, LEOFF 1 Coalition
Past Vice President, LEOFF 1 Coalition
Board Member WA State Ret. Deputy Sheriff's &
Police Officer's Association
Beneficiary
509-255-9156
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Ex Officio Board Member/Executive Director - Joyce Willms
Phone: 360-790-9129
Email: joyce@leoff1coalition.org
Leoff1 Coalition
Physical Address:
407 West Bay Dr. NE
Olympia, WA 98502
Call Joyce at the LEOFF 1 Office (360-790-9129) for information on the next Board Meeting
Founder of the LEOFF I Coalition
Mark Curtis
Founder of the LEOFF I Coalition
Ret. Thurston Co. Sheriff's Office
WA State Ret. Deputy Sheriff's & Police Officer's Association |
Andy Wilson - Sr. Advisor (non-voting)
Co-Founder of the LEOFF I Coalition
Ret. King Co. Sheriff’s Office
Past President LEOFF1 Coalition
Past President WA State Ret. Deputy Sheriff’s &
Police Officer's Association |
Honorary Board Members
Dave Peery
Ret. Seattle Fire Dept.
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To contact a Board Member, call 360-790-9129 |
Click here to find out how to become a board member
