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Regent Sally Jewell University of Washington Board of Regents Box 351264 Seattle, Washington 98195 (206) 543-1633 Appointed by Governor Gary Locke from October 29, 2001 to September 30, 2007 Confirmed by Senate on March 12, 2002 Reappointed by Governor Christine Gregoire from October 1, 2007 to September 30, 2013 Awaiting Senate confirmation

Sally Jewell is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI). REI is the nation's largest consumer cooperative, providing gear and clothing for active outdoor adventures through 89 stores in 26 states and its website, www.rei.com. Prior to joining REI, she spent 19 years in the commercial banking industry.

Regent Jewell began her professional career as an engineer for Mobil Oil Corporation in Oklahoma and Colorado. She graduate from the University of Washington in 1978 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

In addition to her role as a Regent of the University of Washington, Sally Jewell also serves on several other corporate and non-profit boards including the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust, REI, the National Parks Conservation Association and the Initiative for Global Development, a group comprised of local civic and business leaders which is urging the U.S. Government to increase the level of foreign assistance spending to combat global poverty.

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