Washington Chapter
Chapter Overview
Welcome to the Washington State Chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates official website! We are a dynamic chapter with nearly 300 active and retired members, contributing to our vibrant NA community. Our dedicated board works tirelessly to ensure the success of our chapter.
At the Washington Chapter, we prioritize fostering a strong community among our members. Our team, which includes a training coordinator, activities coordinator, and chapter historian, plays integral roles in organizing and leading our events. We are committed to providing ongoing executive leadership development and relevant law enforcement training throughout Washington state.
As we look ahead, the Washington Chapter is excited about the upcoming years of service. We will continue to grow, evolve, and contribute to the success of the FBI National Academy Associates. Join us as we remain dedicated to providing our esteemed members with the best possible support, training, and opportunities. Be sure to register for upcoming training and connect with us via LinkedIn.
Upcoming Training Information
2025 Fall Conference, Business Meeting & Elections
Sept 8-10, 2025
Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center (Walla Walla, WA)
Featuring:
Col. Bill Gardiner (Idaho State Police & Section I FBINAA Board Rep)
Chief Marcia Harden (Albany Police)
Dr. Thomas Dover (FBI)
Det. Lindsey Wade (Ret., Tacoma Police)
Ms. Cassie Christopher, MS RDN (Corporate Wellness Speaker)
Click Here for 2025 Fall Conference Registration
2025 Winter Training
Dec 3, 2025 @ 8:00 AM
Pierce County Environmental Services Building (University Place, WA)
Featuring (Ret.) Asst. Police Chief Reuben Ramirez (Executive Partner Success Manager at Versaterm) -- a dedicated law enforcement leader with nearly three decades of service and founder of the Checkpoints Program, a nationally recognized wellness initiative emphasizing emotional survival and physical safety, reshaping how organizations support their teams. Sponsored by Versaterm.
Click Here for Winter Training Registration
CONNECT WITH US
www.FBINAAWA.org
Chapter POC:
Corey Darlington
Chapter Secretary
Email: cdarling@cityoftacoma.org
Phone: 253-312-2730
Mailing: 3701 S. Pine Street, Tacoma, WA 98409
The Washington State Chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates, Inc. is a registered 501(c)3
EIN 91-1230613
Washington Chapter Board
| Elected Leadership |
Term End (Dec 31) |
|
| Cherie Harris | President | 2025 |
| Tim Gately | Vice President | 2027 |
| Lisa Drake | Sergeant At Arms | 2029 |
| Cory Darlington | Secretary | 2025 |
| Flo Simon | Treasurer | 2026 |
| Cheol Kang | Member at Large | 2025 |
| Jaime Newcomb | Member at Large | 2026 |
| Committee Chair | (Appointed Annually) | |
| Brett Yeadon | Training | |
| Gail Harris | Retiree Activities | |
| Jaime Newcomb | Sponsorship | |
| Denise Giuntoli | Conference Networking | |
| Cindy Reed | Historian | |
| Wes Deppa | Immediate Past President | |
| FBI Seattle | ||
| W. Mike Herrington | Special Agent In Charge | |
| Armando Ramirez | Special Agent, Training | |
| Saskia Martin | Support, Training |
