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Pete Mills CouncilChair@historicseattle.org
Pete Mills, Historic Seattle Chair, supports his community through activism and volunteer activities. He has been a resident of the Puget Sound area since the 1970's and holds degrees from Western Washington University and Seattle University. Pete currently works with the Jesuits in their Development office, but has held positions in a variety of areas including public relations, fund development, and program administration. Each year he organizes a medical mission in Latin America with his dentist. Pete has spent time as a tour guide in the Arctic, a forest ranger, film maker, political organizer and campaign manager. Pete is in his second term on Historic Seattle Council. Prior to being chair he was Treasurer, and chair of the Advocacy committee. |
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Sharon Coleman holds a BS in Architectural Studies ( University of Illinois). She is a registered architect with 28 years of development, design, and project management/construction management. Sharon has a focused commitment to renovation and adaptive reuse of historic landmark structures, including the U.S. Marine Hospital (PacMed/Amazon) and the University of Washington Tacoma. Currently Sharon is a Development Manager of Real Estate for Vulcan, Inc. and serves on numerous civic development committees.
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Andrea Divoky is a fourth-generation Seattlite and graduate of the University of Washington with a BA in Business Administration and a certificate as a Training Specialist. She has worked for many years in the insurance field. Andrea says, "The love of history, architecture and the character that makes this city unique is my inspiration as a community volunteer." She has planned and conducted walking tours for the Seattle Architecture Foundation for over 15 years. Andrea has served on the Council of Historic Seattle for two terms and held various offices, most recently as Council Chair.
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James Fearn is a graduate of Antioch College and the University of Chicago Law School. He is currently the General Counsel for the Seattle Housing Authority. Previously he has been an attorney in private practice and worked as an attorney for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Seattle Commons, the Land Use Division of the Seattle City Attorney’s Office, and Seattle Legal Services. James has also worked as Deputy Director and Executive Director of the Institute for Local Government and Public Service in Budapest, Hungary. He has served on a variety of boards and commissions including the Seattle Parks Board, the Port Jobs Board of Directors, the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust Board of Trustees, the Sand Point Blue Ribbon Committee, the King County Conservation Futures Citizens Committee, the Seattle Citizens Open Space Oversight Committee, the Seattle Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee, the Governor’s Growth Management Task Force, and the Building Industry Legal Trust Fund Advisory Committee. James has been a member of the Historic Seattle Public Development Authority Council for more than ten years. |
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Michael Herschensohn (on leave) is an inveterate cultural conservationist with a PhD in Romance Languages and Literatures ( University of Pennsylvania) and a MA in Historic Preservation Planning ( Cornell University). Michael’s preservation experience includes historic district surveys, National Register nominations and exhibits about the history of Chicago’s architecture, especially the origins of skyscrapers and industrial parks. In Chicago he organized routes and trained guides for the Chicago Architecture Foundation’s famous walking and bus tours. In Seattle, he has directed The Children’s Museum, The Museum of History and Industry, and Northwest Folklife. Serving Historic Seattle since 1989, Michael is particularly enthusiastic about the preservation of vernacular buildings and sites. |
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Larry E. Johnson, AIA – A Seattle native, Larry earned a BA in Urban Planning and an MA in Architecture at the University of Washington. He formed his firm, The Johnson Partnership, in 1979. (link to http://www.tjp.us) He has a diverse background in community and regional planning, residential and commercial architectural design, project management, and a continuing interest in architectural history and design. He is recognized as one of the more knowledgeable architects in Seattle regarding the Craftsman style and Arts & Crafts design. He served as Chair for the Seattle Chapter AIA Historic Resources Committee and Chair of the Ballard Avenue Historic District. Larry has served on various non-profit boards including Virginia V Foundation, the Maritime Heritage Foundation and the Northwest School.
Preserving Ballard and Beyond: An Interview with Larry and Lani Johnson
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Mary McCumber has a Masters in Urban Planning from the University of Washington. She has played a leadership role in developing and implementing growth management and transportation strategies in Washington State. Mary was executive director of the Puget Sound Regional Council for twelve years. Prior to that, she was the executive director of the Washington State Growth Strategies Commission and held various planning position in local government. Mary has received numerous state and national planning awards and was named the 1997 King County Municipal League Public Official of the Year. Mary served on Historic Seattle’s Council in the 1980s, returning to the Council in 2004. She also served on Seattle’s Landmark Preservation Board for seven years. |
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Tina O'Brien is new to preservation but a third generation Seattleite. She is a graduate of Seattle University and brings 12 years experience in institutional advancement and a masters degree in not-for-profit leadership to Historic Seattle. She has a deep love for Seattle and it's preserved landmarks, especially Queen Anne High School, West Queen Anne Grade School, the Egan House, and the Cadillac Hotel. Tina has received numerous awards and recognitions, including the Council for Advancement of Secondary Education (CASE) Gold Award “For excellence in advancement programming”. |
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Rick Sever holds a BA in Art History, with an emphasis on Architectural History & Design, from the University of Washington. Rick is an expert in residential design and wood building practices, he is the principal of Sever Residential Construction, established in 1984 specializing in pre-1960s homes. He has been a member of Historic Seattle since 1990 and an active volunteer from the very beginning. In 1995 Rick co-founded the Historic Seattle ‘Preserving Your Old House’ program, a program which continues to be a favorite for many members. Rick serves as the Public Development Authority Treasurer and the chair of the Historic Seattle Audit Committee. He also serves as a Technical Advisory Board Member for The Wood Construction Center at Seattle Central Community College. |
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Marcia Wagoner has a BA in Urban Planning from the University of Washington and nearly 30 years of urban design and public involvement experience gained through both public and private work. Her background includes extensive experience in the planning, design and implementation of public processes that provide communities with a meaningful role in forming projects, offer a clear decision process and result in valuable guidance for the design team and clients. She is the Director of Public Involvement for PRR, Inc. As lead for the Seattle Arts Commission’s Art in Public Places Program, she played an early role in developing the 1% for art fund that has grown nationwide. Marcia is the recipient of numerous awards, and in 2004 Marcia received the American Planning Association of Honor Award.
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