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The start of the fiscal year is often a time to reflect back as well as look ahead. With that in mind, I’d like to draw your attention to the amazing work this Lottery team has done in just the short time since I've been lucky enough to join the agency. I have set very high goals and the Lottery team has worked hard—together--to accomplish those goals, which include strengthening our relationship with retailers to provide the best possible business advice and make a case for other local businesses which may be interested in selling lottery products. We've diligently worked to grow relationships with the Legislature.

We've improved internal communications to work together better as a team and have focused on financials as a way to push sales and thus, contributions to the citizens of Washington State.

Given these accomplishments, now is the time for change, and the next challenge. As you know, I've worked in both the private sector and public. I have been contemplating a move for quite some time—waiting for the best time for the agency and myself. Now is that time.

I have informed the Governor I will be leaving the Lottery to pursue the next challenge and am considering a number of exciting opportunities. The Governor will take time and care to name a new Director. I will continue to serve until the Governor has appointed a new Director and will assist with any transition needed.