Teri S. has a diverse range of work experience in the field of human resources. Teri currently serves as the Human Resources Director at the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority since 2023. Previously, they held the same position at the City of Kent, Washington from 2019 to 2023 and the City of Lake Stevens from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, Teri worked at the Snohomish Health District as the Administrative Services Director in 2017 and as the HR Manager from 2014 to 2017. Teri also held the role of Labor Relations Manager at the City of Kent from 2011 to 2014. Teri began their HR career as the HR/Risk Manager at the City of Monroe, WA from 2010 to 2011 and as the Assistant Personnel Director at Yuba County, CA from 2007 to 2010.
Teri S. obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Management, General from the University of Montana. Teri attended the university from 1986 to 1990. In addition, Teri S. obtained a PHR certification from HRCI in December 2001.
Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority
Puget Sound Fire exists to maintain and enhance the quality of life within its boundaries by protecting life, property, and the environment. We are an internationally accredited, full-service, all risk fire and rescue department that provides services to the citizens of Covington, Kent, Maple Valley, SeaTac, King County Fire District #37, and King County Fire District #43. Puget Sound Fire covers 108.81 square miles and protects a population of over 226,815. We are governed by a Governance Board, which is comprised of six voting members and three non-voting members. Three members of the board are appointed from the Kent City Council, three from the Board of Commissioners for Fire District 37, one non-voting member from the Covington City Council, one non-voting member from the SeaTac City Council, and one non-voting member from the King County Fire District #43 Board of Commissioners. It is the board’s responsibility to oversee budget and policy decisions and to ensure that the department is successful in its mission of protecting our community. Puget Sound Fire provides emergency response services including basic life support, fire suppression, hazardous materials, and technical rescue from 13 fire stations. All stations are staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Advanced Life Support services are provided through King County’s Medic One program. Currently the department employs 326 with 258 of those being uniformed personnel. The 68 civilians are in various roles including administrative staff, mechanics, and public educators. Internal support divisions include Fire Administration, Business Administration (Assessment & Planning, Finance, Logistics, and Fire Investigations), Community Risk Reduction (Fire Prevention, Emergency Management, Public Education), Support Services (Information Technology, Facilities and Property Management, FDCARES, and Vehicle Maintenance), and Training.