Committee & Board positions

We’re a member driven organization. What that means to members is that you have a voice in the organization. We strive to recruit members from all sectors of the industry ensuring that our diverse industry is well represented.

Many of our groups have subcommittees and other volunteer opportunities. So whether you are government minded or interested mentoring students, we have a place for you.

Check out some of the our groups and what their mission’s are. If you would like to volunteer we’d be happy to find a group that works for you. Email us at and we’ll get you involved.

Board of Directors

Mission: To help our members succeed by establishing a strategic, outcome based process of governance that sets clear goals and monitors progress.

Education Foundation Board of Directors

Mission: To help our members succeed by becoming the leading solutions resource for training, education and career development for Washington restaurants.

Alcohol Taskforce

Mission: Protect and enhance our industry by prevailing on the issues selected by our members.

Board Development Committee

Mission: To help our members succeed.

Hospitality Industry Health Care Trust (HIHIT)

Mission: Provide benefit programs that give tangible value to members and provide financial stability to WRA.

Finance Committee

Mission: Provide the infrastructure and support to the WRA’s departments so they can exceed expectations without internal barriers or limitations.

Government Affairs Committee

Mission: Protect and enhance our industry by prevailing on the issues selected by our members.

Member Services Corporation Committee

Mission: Provide benefit programs that give tangible value to members and provide financial stability to WRA.

Retro Trustees

Mission: Provide benefit programs that give tangible value to members and provide financial stability to WRA.

Seattle Restaurant Alliance

Mission: A voice for Seattle restaurants.

Spokane Chapter

Mission: To help Spokane restaurants succeed.

ProStart Student Mentor

Mission: Propel talented individuals into successful hospitality careers.