Mission Statement
The Washington State Tactical Officers Association was founded in 1984 and has grown to represent over 700 members. WSTOA is incorporated as a non-profit organization under the laws of the State of Washington.
The mission of the WSTOA is to
- Promote training, professionalism and communication between members of tactical units with the State.
- Act as a forum for the exchange of ideas and information.
- Strive to advance individual and team knowledge by providing a network to share sound tactics, training and operational experiences.
- Work to foster the highest professional standards and levels of competence by providing high quality instruction to it’s members promoting proper tactics, equipment and safety.
Board of Directors
President:
Eric Gordon
Vice President:
Joel Anderson
Chief Financial Officer:
Mike Wiley
Chief Administrative Officer:
Brent Austin
Director of Training:
Matt Nelson
District Representatives
District 1
Clallam County, Island County, Jefferson County, Kitsap County, San Juan County, Skagit County, Snohomish County, Whatcom County
Maurice Rincon
District 2
King County, Pierce County
Bob Shaw
District 3
Clark County, Cowlitz County, Grays Harbor County, Lewis County, Mason County, Pacific County, Skamania County, Thurston County, Wahkiakum County
Brian Streissguth
District 4
Adams County, Asotin County, Chelan County, Columbia County, Douglas County, Ferry County, Garfield County, Grant County, Lincoln County, Okanogan County, Pend Oreille County, Spokane County, Stevens County, Whitman County, and all out of state members
Erik Magnussen
District 5
Benton County, Franklin County, Kittitas County, Klickitat County, Walla Walla County, Yakima County
Travis Shephard
Advisory Positions
WASPC Advisor:
Darr Kirk
Sniper / Marksman:
Mike Bertucci