Commissioner Kenny has been a fire commissioner since 2003. He is past president of the Snohomish and Island County Fire Commissioners Association and board member of the Washington Fire Commissioners Association. Commissioner Kenny and his wife live in the Silver Firs neighborhood. He works as a prosecutor for the City of Seattle.

Commissioner District 5: Term ends Dec. 31, 2025

Email Jim Kenny, 425-551-1251

Commissioner Laurence was elected in November 2019. He graduated from Maine Maritime Academy and is now retired after a career at sea. Knowledge of firefighting and training in firefighting are significant requirements of a Merchant Mariner. Laurence brings to the board this valuable background, managerial experience and dedication to fiscal responsibility.

Commissioner District 3 Term ends Dec. 31, 2025

Email Mark Laurence, 425-551-1251

David Chan has been a fire commissioner since 2005 and is a past board chair of Snohomish County Fire District 1.  Commissioner Chan is a business consultant specializing in organization efficiency and long-term profitability. He is a CPA and has worked for large international accounting firms as an auditor and in merger and acquisition practice. He also has worked as CFO and CEO of various companies. He has a BA in Business Management and an MBA in Finance.  Commissioner Chan is focused on financial stability and technological efficiency to bring the best and efficient services to the residents of South County Fire's service area.  He has also served as a board member of many non-profit organizations such as Rotary Club, YMCA and Camp Fire. 

At-large Position 7: Term ends Dec. 31, 2027

Email David Chan, 425-551-1251

Michael Fearnehough joined the board in August 2022. He served with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for nearly 14 years in response operations for FEMA Regions IX and X. He has been a volunteer lieutenant, firefighter, EMT, and emergency medical instructor. He also served over seven years in the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, supporting planning and operations. Currently, he is Chief of Emergency Management for the Tribal Office of Emergency Management. He is the owner and Chief of Operations for Cascadia Emergency Management, LLC providing disaster training and event support.

Commissioner District 2: Term expires Dec. 31, 2029

Email Michael Fearnehough, 425-551-1251

An 18-year resident of Snohomish County, Chair Rowland has served on the board of multiple community, local, and state organizations and brings 25 years  of experience working in technology and consulting. First appointed to the board as District 4 Commissioner in early 2022, he was elected by voters to the position for a six-year term in the 2023 general election. 

Commissioner District 4: Term ends Dec. 31, 2029

Email Micah Rowland, 425-551-1251

Chris Teofilak was elected to the South County Fire Board of Commissioners in 2019. He graduated from the University of Florida and enjoys his career as a Certified Financial Planner™. Commissioner Teofilak and his family live in Lynnwood.

Commissioner District 1 Term ends Dec. 31, 2025

Email Chris Teofilak, 425-551-1251

Edward Widdis was elected to the board in November 2023. He retired as Fire Chief of Snohomish County Fire District 1 in 2015. Widdis was president of the Snohomish County Fire Chiefs Association during the 9/11 attacks and has also served on the Northwest Region Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Council

At-Large Position 6:  Term ends Dec. 31, 2027.

Email Edward Widdis, 425-551-1251 

Paula Swisher was appointed in August 2023 to serve as City of Brier liaison to the board. Swisher has worked in local government for 20 years and currently serves as the Clerk/Treasurer for the City of Brier. Swisher was actively involved in the city’s RFA annexation efforts. She has been a leader in state and county professional organizations including the Washington Municipal Clerks Association (past president, board member for 10 years) Washington Public Treasurers Association and Snohomish County Clerks and Finance Officers Association (past president, board member for 5 years). Swisher also serves as Brier’s representative to the Washington Cities Insurance Authority. Swisher grew up in Edmonds and is a lifelong resident of Snohomish County.

The city will have a liaison to the board until Brier voters have an opportunity to directly elect a commissioner from a newly drawn commissioner district including all or part of the City of Brier.

Email Paula Swisher, 425-551-1251

Greg Kircher was appointed in September of 2024 to serve as City of Mountlake Terrace liaison to the board. Kircher is an International Code Council certified Building Inspector and has worked for Mountlake Terrace as a Building Inspector since June of 2023. He has 15 years of experience in residential remodeling and six years of experience as a Home and Structural Pest Inspector.  He acquired a Master’s in Art of Teaching from the University of Puget Sound in 2005, and earned a BA from the same university in 1997.

The city will have a liaison to the board until Mountlake Terrace voters have an opportunity to directly elect a commissioner from a newly drawn commissioner district including all or part of the City of Mountlake Terrace.

Email Greg Kircher, 425-551-1251