Current Membership

SSMCP is proud to be supported by a diverse and dedicated membership representing local governments, tribal leadership, military partners, educational institutions, nonprofits, and businesses across the South Sound region. Our members—ranging from Executive Leadership and Steering Committee partners to Working Group Chairs, General Members, nonprofit collaborators, and individual donors—play a critical role in advancing regional collaboration and strengthening the connection between Joint Base Lewis-McChord and surrounding communities. 

Executive Leadership Team Membership

City of Lacey

Pierce County

Joint Base Lewis McChord

City of Lakewood

Nisqually Indian Tribe

 

Steering Committee Membership

City of Yelm

City of Tacoma

Thurston County

City of University Place

Puget Sound Energy

Nisqually Indian Tribe

Working Group Chairs

Bates Technical College

City of Olympia

Clover Park School District

Pierce Transit

Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce

Thurston County Chamber of Commerce

Thurston Regional Planning Council

United Way of Pierce County

US Department of Transportation

NW Seaport Alliance

Steven Cohen Clinic

 

General Membership

Bethel School District

City of Puyallup

City of Roy

City of Tumwater

Economic Development Board-Tacoma Pierce County

Franklin Pierce School District

Harborstone Credit Union

Intercity Transit

Lakewood Chamber of Commerce

Mortgage One NW

Patriots Landing

Pierce County Library System

Port of Olympia

Port of Tacoma

Tacoma-Pierce Co. Assn. of Realtors

Town of Steilacoom

WA Dept of Veterans Affairs

West Pierce Fire & Rescue

Steilacoom Historical School District No. 1

 

Non-profit Entity Support

Arts & Culture Coalition of Pierce County

Buffalo Soldiers Museum

Korean Women’s Association

STEP Support the Enlisted Project

America’s Credit Union

American Red Cross

Friends of American Lake Vets Golf Course

Association of the US Army

Blue Star Families 

Individual Donors

Richard “Scott” Shields

Jimmy Collins

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SSMCP Staff

    • SSMCP Program Manager, Maria Tobin

    • SSMCP Program Coordinator, Javier Tena

Who may join SSMCP?
Anyone with objectives that align with SSMCP may be eligible for membership.

Why was SSMCP formed?
Formed in 2011 by a memorandum of agreement among communities and JBLM advocates who wanted to provide a consolidated regional voice for issues.

How is SSMCP funded?
SSMCP is funded by membership dues and grants to include support from the Office of Economic Adjustment.

Does SSMCP have paid staff?
Yes. Two full-time paid staff with military service backgrounds are funded by SSMCP.

Is SSMCP a non-profit?
No. Executive Leadership Team member, City of Lakewood, serves as a fiduciary agent. The City also provides SSMCP with advice and legal counsel. This cost savings on organizational costs is not possible if SSMCP was a non-profit. Staff does make the clear designation of representing SSMCP – not the City of Lakewood.

Maria Tobin
Program Manager
(253) 983-7804 • mtobin@cityoflakewood.us

 

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