Governor Dan Evans

Daniel J. Evans ranks as one of the most distinguished leaders in the history of the State of Washington. Perhaps best known as governor from 1965–1977, he has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to public service. He became governor of the State of Washington in 1965, ultimately serving an unprecedented three consecutive terms. He was recognized as “One of the Ten Outstanding Governors in the 20th Century” (University of Michigan study, 1981). After declining to run for office again, he assumed the presidency of Olympia’s Evergreen State College in 1977. From 1981–1983, he also served as chairman of the Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council. After the death of Senator Henry “Scoop” Jackson in 1983, Evans was appointed and then elected to the U.S. Senate. In 1989, he chose not to run for reelection. Evans is actively involved in a large number of community and nonprofit organizations, including serving on the Advisory Board of Together Washington.

About Our Mission

Together Washington is a movement of diverse people who seek to strengthen the common good in the state of Washington by working to build connective tissue between its diverse stakeholders (primarily between leaders in Government, Business, Faith and Non-Profit communities), establishing community efficacy, and reduce barriers between people to create a region/state where everyone can achieve their full potential without fear of exclusion - all of which is necessary not only to create a place where freedom, justice, respect for others, and strong community is celebrated, but to reach solutions on critical issues that impact all of us.