Governor Ferguson appoints Brian Bennett as Director of Washington’s Lottery
Bennett brings three decades of public and private leadership experience
OLYMPIA – Today Governor Bob Ferguson appointed Brian Bennett as the new director of Washington’s Lottery, effective Nov. 19. Bennett’s experience spans more than three decades, including serving as mayor and a member of the City Council for the City of Burien and 16 years at the global technology company F5, Inc.
Most recently, Bennett served as a vice president in F5’s legal department, managing a team that supported sales and operations for the company. Bennett previously practiced law in Seattle, working with clients on technology, government, immigration and health care issues.
“Brian’s extensive and diverse leadership experience makes him well-suited for this role,” Governor Ferguson said. “As director of Washington’s Lottery, he will help deliver an excellent experience for players and generate revenue that funds critical services in Washington.”
“I’m really excited to return to public service with the State of Washington as the director of the Washington Lottery,” Bennett said. “I hope that my experience in public and private enterprises will be helpful to the Lottery’s continued success.”
Bennett spent four years on the Burien City Council, including two years chairing the council as mayor and one year as deputy mayor. Earlier in his career, Bennett worked as a legislative assistant in the Washington State Senate.
Bennett is a graduate of the University of Washington, where he earned a degree in comparative literature. He earned his law degree from New York University.
Outside of work, Bennett volunteers for the Ukrainian Association of Washington State, supporting Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees in Washington. Previously, Bennett chaired the Burien Shoreline Advisory Committee and served on Burien’s Planning Commission. He also worked for a nonprofit environmental law firm in Ukraine and spent a year teaching English in Moscow, Russia.
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