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Speaker Bio
Darrin T. Grondel
Director
Washington Traffic Safety Commission
Darrin has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Brigham Young University, a Masters in Public Administration from The Evergreen State College, and a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership from Brandman University. Darrin is a graduate of Northwestern University – School of Police Staff and Command, Class 201.
Darrin began his career as a trooper with the Washington State Patrol on January 6, 1992. He promoted through the ranks to Captain with varying job assignments, leadership and management responsibilities.
In 2009, he was nominated to the Governors Distinguished Managers Association.
On March 1, 2012, Governor Christine Gregoire appointed Darrin as Director of the Washington Traffic Safety Commission. On March 1, 2013, Governor Jay Inslee reappointed Darrin as Director.
Director Grondel is an active member with the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA). He was elected Chair of the Executive Board in August 2018, and previously served as Secretary from 2015-2018.
He enjoys all sports and spending time with his wife and ten children.