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Our team includes economists, data experts, and more. Find who to contact for more information about Washington's labor market.

Labor economists

Our chief labor economist covers Washington state, and our regional economists serve local labor markets. They can help you find and use labor market data, fulfill special data requests, and answer questions about your labor market. They serve professionals and organizations in their areas, including WorkSource offices, workforce development councils, non-profit organizations, education, economic development, local government, businesses and the news media.

Chief labor economist

Anneliese Vance-Sherman
anneliese.vance-sherman@esd.wa.gov
564-900-0748

Regional labor economists

Central Sound
Paul Turek, paul.turek@esd.wa.gov360-706-3044
Counties: King and Pierce

North Central / Northeast
Mike McBride, michael.mcbride@esd.wa.gov
Counties: Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Grant, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, and Whitman

North Sound
Toby Paterson, toby.paterson@esd.wa.gov360-742-2491
Counties: Clallam, Island, Jefferson, Kitsap, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom

South Central / Southeast
Ajsa Suljic, ajsa.suljic@esd.wa.gov509-734-5928
Counties: Asotin, Benton, Columbia, Franklin, Garfield, Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, Walla Walla, and Yakima

Southwest Coastal
Emily Robertson, emily.robertson@esd.wa.gov360-463-7813
Counties: Clark, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Thurston, and Wahkiakum

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General inquiries

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Unemployment claims

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Personnel records

For personnel wage records, employment history or other public information, check our Request Public Records page. You can also request research or a data sharing agreement.