I worked as an economist for 30 years at Weyerhaeuser Company, so a great deal of experinece working in the manufacturing sector. My position was discontinued in 2011 and am now working in government.

Job Description

As Chief Economist I am the supervisor the 10 regional economists distributed throughout the state. I work with the state legislators and other policy makers helping them to understand labor market trends and the forces driving them within the state. I also work with people in the news media to to understand the same issues.

Employment History

Director of Markets and Economic Research at Weyerhaeuser Company, 1980-2011 Chief Economist, Employment Security Department, State of Washington, 2012

Education

BS, Economics, University of Minnesota
MA, Economics, University of Washington
Executive Leaderhip Program, Seattle University, member of 1998-99 cohort

When and where do you hold meetings with your students?

On campus is fine. Given my work schedule, 6:30 or after. Preferred nights are Tu, We, Th. I can also do it on weekends. I can be flexible to accomodate the student.

AACSB Accredited | Albers is accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. As of April 2011, less than five percent of the world’s business schools and less than one third of U.S. business schools have achieved business accreditation from AACSB.

Seattle University Links

Albers School of
Business and Economics
901 12th Avenue
P.O. Box 222000
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 296-5700
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