Kristopher Pockell
A candidate for Commissioner Pos. 3, Spokane Valley Fire Department in the 2015 Nov. 3 Washington General Election
Age: 36
City: Spokane Valley, Washington
Education: Graduated from Central Valley High School in 2006. Earned a bachelor of science degree in software development in 2018, and a master of business administration degree in 2021, both from Western Governors University.
Work experience: Worked as a machinist at USWP Manufacturing, Mackay manufacturing and Romney Motion before returning to higher education. Spent three years as a software engineer at AssetWorks LLC before joining OpenEye in 2019. Now serves as a software engineering manager for OpenEye. Co-owns and operates Elixir Sauce Company, established in 2021.
Political experience: Ran for a Spokane Valley Fire District commission seat in 2015. Former secretary of the Libertarian Party of Spokane County and former director of region seven for the Libertarian Party of Washington State.
Family: Married to Rebekah Pockell.
Campaign contributions: Has not reported any contributions as of June 14, 2024, according to the Public Disclosure Commission.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Pearson | 11,125 | 80.59% |
| Kristopher Pockell | 2,679 | 19.41% |
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