Willie Painter

William Painter currently serves as the Broadband and External Funding Manager at Lewis County PUD, overseeing $37.1 million in grant-funded fiber optic broadband projects. Prior to this role, William worked at Seattle Public Utilities as the Strategic Funding Manager and External Partnerships Manager, where responsibilities included coordinating funding strategies and strengthening partnerships. William's previous experience with Lewis County PUD includes serving as Public Affairs Manager, leading government relations and funding initiatives. Additionally, William has a background in communications and public relations as Director of Communications for the Franklin Pierce School District, where key contributions involved managing communications, community engagement, and securing significant funding. William holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies and Philosophy from Pacific Lutheran University.