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 December 31, 2031

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 December 31, 2031

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 most 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 December 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 December 31, 2029

Email Michael Fearnehough, 425-551-1251

An 18-year resident of Snohomish County, Commissioner 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 December 31, 2029

Email Micah Rowland, 425-551-1251

Joseph Wankelman was elected to the South County Fire Board of Commissioners in 2025. He brings 17 years of military service as an Apache helicopter pilot, including four combat deployments, three tours to Iraq and one to Afghanistan, serving as pilot in command, air mission commander, and maintenance test pilot for hundreds of combat sorties. Commissioner Wankelman earned his Bachelor of Arts in Business from the University of Washington and holds a Master of Science in Data Analytics and Policy from Johns Hopkins University, with additional studies at Stanford and Caltech. He serves as Executive Director of the Foundation for Stable Housing, where he has conducted over 2,000 interviews with vulnerable populations and developed evidence based approaches to stable housing. Commissioner Wankelman is a leading advocate for making Community Response Paramedic programs permanent. He brings the same discipline that kept aircraft in the air and crews safe to delivering fire and EMS services: preparation, fiscal responsibility, and an unwavering commitment to the people we serve.

Commissioner District 1: Term ends December 31, 2031

Email Joe Wankelman, 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 December 31, 2027.

Email Edward Widdis, 425-551-1251 

William (Will) Morris
William (Will) Morris has been appointed to the South County Fire Board of Commissioners as the Liaison for the City of Edmonds. Prior to his law enforcement career, Will served as an Aviation Electronics Technician in the United States Navy and later worked as a Commodities Specialist at Puget Sound Energy, gaining valuable technical and operational experience. Will has spent the past six years serving as a police officer with the Edmonds Police Department, where he is currently assigned to the traffic unit. He also serves as President of the Edmonds Police Officers Association, representing and advocating for his fellow officers. Will is committed to building strong regional partnerships and ensuring the needs of Edmonds residents are effectively represented as the city transitions into the Regional Fire Authority (RFA). He looks forward to working collaboratively to enhance public safety and community services throughout the region.

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

Email William Morris - 425-551-1251