Board Profile


 
Jon Funfar
Full Name
Jon Funfar
Title
Digital Media Administrator
Company
City of Pasco
Member Type
Individual
Region
Northwest
Biography
Jon, an Enumclaw, Washington native, began his career in community media as the City of Enumclaw's Media Services Manager in 2000. Seeking new horizons and sunnier climates, Jon relocated to Pasco, Washington, in 2011. There, he took on the role of Digital Media Administrator for the City of Pasco, nestled in the heart of Washington State's Tri-Cities. His responsibilities in Pasco are multifaceted, ensuring cohesive and strategic communication across the City of Pasco, focusing on video production, media relations, digital platform management, and inter-agency communication. Jon's expertise and dedication extend beyond his local responsibilities. He has been an active member of the ACM's Northwest Region Board since 2001, showcasing his long-term commitment to the field. His contributions to the ACM reached a national level when he served on their National Board from 2013 to 2019 as the NW Representative, including a term as Chair in 2017. His dedication and leadership were recognized in 2021 when he received the prestigious ACM Buske Leadership Award. In addition to his work with ACM, Jon plays a significant role in the Washington Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (WATOA), where he currently serves as the 2023 President and previously held this position in 2009. Jon's academic background includes a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Broadcasting from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA. He now resides in Richland, WA, with his wife Roberta and her two sons. Embracing the local culture, Jon enjoys the vibrant lifestyle in the heart of Washington's renowned 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