Grand Guardian Council
The Grand Guardian Council is the adult advisory group that helps to lead Job’s Daughters in Washington State. The Grand Guardian Council (GGC) provides leadership training opportunities, conducts an audit of each local Bethel to ensure they are working effectively to serve their Daughters (members), and assists in planning State activities.
The Officers of the Grand Guardian Council are elected or appointed from adult volunteers around Washington as representative for the State.
Grand Council Officers 2026-2027
Grand Guardian: Kristin Dycus (45)
Associate Grand Guardian: Mike Hesner (27)
Vice Grand Guardian: Krista Tofstad (78)
Vice Associate Grand Guardian: Ron Backman (51)
Grand Guide: Barbara Hesner (27)
Grand Inner Guard: Elmer Talavera (28)
Grand Marshal: Kim Kent (45)
Grand Outer Guard: Tim Brady (65)
Grand Secretary: Kathy Nieto (40)
Grand Treasurer: Glenna DeVleming (3)
Grand Chaplain: Rex Reardon (45, 78)
Grand Librarian: Nicholette Flynn (50)
Grand Director of Music: Trish LaRocco (65)
Grand 1st Messenger: Liz Schefers (51)
Grand 2nd Messenger: Jeni Sherman (3)
Grand 3rd Messenger: Cassandra Stinson (27)
Grand 4th Messenger: Judy Kugen (20)
Grand 5th Messenger: Jane Anderson (44)
Grand Sr. Custodian: Jimmy Norton (77)
Grand Jr. Custodian: Michael Riley (45)
Theme
Launching Dreams Together
Motto
Jobies are Otter This World
Inspirational Quote
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. – Eleanor Roosevelt
Mascot
Space Otters
Colors
Purple, Black, Navy Blue, Silver
Flowers
Stargazer Lillies
GGC Philanthropic
NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Illness
