Member Biography:

Rick Garza,
Deputy Administrative Director
Washington State Liquor Control Board

Rick Garza leads the agency’s Policy, Legislative And Media Relations Division and has management responsibility for its Licensing and Enforcement Divisions. A member of the agency’s staff for more than nine years, Rick also serves as the agency’s legislative liaison.

Prior to joining the Liquor Control Board, Rick served 13 years as a staff member for the Washington State Legislature, including five years with the Washington State Senate and eight years with the state House. His legislative assignments included Policy Analyst in the state Senate, House of Representatives Staff Director, and adviser to House leadership.