EDUCATION:
Rep. Priest holds a B.A. in political science from Willamette University and a J.D. with Honors from the National Law Center at George Washington University.

PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION:
Rep. Priest currently runs his own land management and business-consulting firm. He's also owned and operated manufacturing and service companies. In prior corporate executive positions, he specialized in real estate management and international finance.

PUBLIC SERVICE:
Serving his third term as representative from the 30th Legislative District. Rep. Priest was also Mayor of Federal Way and Chair of the City Council's Land Use/Transportation Committee.

LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES:
Ensure responsiveness, accountability and performance in state government to better serve the constituents of the 30th Legislative District. Place special focus on creating jobs and improving the economy, providing necessary education funding, protecting the environment, developing meaningful transportation solutions, implementing a budget that controls spending and ensures our taxpayers' dollars are spent wisely, and protecting our time-honored judicial system.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Board Member: Pacific Harbors Council B.S.A. and honored with the Silver Beaver Award for his volunteer commitment.
Board Member: Federal Way Kiwanis and recipient of the prestigious Hixson Fellowship
Advisory Board Member: The Friends of the Hylebos, a leading regional conservation group
Board Member: Federal Way Chamber’s Advancing Leadership Program
Board Member: South King County Multi-Service Center
Member: Federal Way School District Construction Oversight Committee

PERSONAL:
Rep. Priest lives in Federal Way with wife, Trisha Bennett, and their two children Zachary and Amanda.