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Biography

Education:

• Senior Executive Leadership Program – Columbia University
• Master Business Administration (MBA) – University of Kansas
• Bachelors Science in Geology – Arizona State University
• Naval Leadership and Technical Training School

Elected Experience:

• Council Member – City of Poulsbo (2024-Current)

Professional Experience:

• Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Construction – Central Kitsap School District (2015-2022)
• Chairman – Schools Insurance Association of Washington (2019-2022)
• Program Manager – AECOM (2013-2014)
• Commissioned Officer – U.S. Navy (1984-2012)

Community and Volunteer Experience:

• Planning Commissioner – City of Poulsbo (2021-2023)
• Member – North Kitsap School District Finance and Facilities Committees (2015-Current)
• Member – Poulsbo Event and Recreation Center Steering Committee (2019-2023)
• Board Member – Central Kitsap Community Council (2019-2022)
• Coach – Youth Soccer (2006-2013)
• Finance Lead – Habitat for Humanity (1995-1997)

Kitsap first became my home 30 years ago when I had the opportunity to serve on a submarine. I quickly recognized our community’s unique qualities – the people, environment, and the economic opportunities. After experiencing diverse cultures around the world with the Navy and private industry, I returned to Kitsap in 2014 with my wife and daughter.

Doug is married to Audrey Newell.   Audrey is a local realtor helping people find homes in our community.  Our daughter, Geneva, is a North Kitsap High School graduate who recently finished her studies in civil engineering.  Geneva initiated and held Poulsbo’s Day of Positivity in 2019.