Board Profile


 
Jon Funfar
Full Name
Jon Funfar
Biography
Jon Funfar, a native of Enumclaw, Washington, began his career in community media in 2000 as the Media Services Manager for the City of Enumclaw. In 2011, he relocated to the Tri-Cities region, serving as the Digital Media Administrator for the City of Pasco until 2025. In this role, Jon led efforts in video production, media relations, digital platform management, and inter-agency communication. In 2025, Jon joined Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) as a Communications Specialist. WRPS is the Department of Energy’s Tank Operations Contractor responsible for managing Hanford’s 56 million gallons of radioactive and chemical waste stored in 177 underground tanks, aiming to reduce environmental risks and support the community. A dedicated member of the Alliance for Community Media (ACM), Jon has served on the ACM Northwest Region Board since 2001 and was a member of the ACM National Board from 2013 to 2019, including a term as Chair in 2017. His contributions to the field were honored with the ACM Buske Leadership Award in 2021. Jon was also an active participant in Washington Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (WATOA), where he served as the 2023-2024 President, a role he also held in 2009. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Broadcasting from Pacific Lutheran University. Jon resides in Richland, Washington, with his wife Roberta and her two sons, enjoying life in the heart of Washington’s wine country.

board & Committee Participation

Committee NamePositionTerm StartTerm End
ConferenceMember10/1/20187/1/2019
Board Dev CommitteeChair11/1/201711/1/2019
ACM Board of DirectorsBoard Chair11/1/201611/1/2017
Awards Committee (Ad-Hoc)Member11/1/201511/1/2019
Finance CommitteeMember11/1/201412/31/2015
Public PolicyMember11/1/201412/31/2014
Executive CommitteeChair11/1/201412/31/2014
CommunicationsMember6/1/201410/31/2014
Executive CommitteeVice Chair1/1/201412/31/2014
Public PolicyMember1/1/201412/31/2014
Member RelationsMember1/1/201412/31/2014
ACM Board of DirectorsChair Elect11/1/20131/1/2016
ACM Board of DirectorsNorthwest Regional Rep11/1/201311/1/2019