The Times - Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley

WALLA WALLA – Don Gibbard (R) moved to Walla Walla 28 years ago because the mix of agricultural, natural resources, recreational activities, and municipal experiences makes it a place where families can succeed.

Prior to his work in telecommunications, Gibbard served 16 years as an ordained pastor and says that experience prepared him to work with a diverse set of expectations and opinions which are as present in county government as they are in the church.

He has actively supported the community through volunteer service and leadership and says he learned years ago that a good leader is defin...