Chamber, Partners Convene Legislators for Sendoff

Senator Drew MacEwen
(R-Union)
(360) 786-7668
drew.macewen@leg.wa.gov

Senator Drew MacEwen, R-Shelton, has served the 35th District since 2012, spending a decade in the House before transitioning to the Senate in 2023. As the ranking Republican on the Senate Environment, Energy and Technology Committee, he also serves on the Transportation, Business and Financial Services, and Labor and Commerce Committees. A U.S. Navy veteran, MacEwen completed five submarine patrols aboard the USS Nevada and developed a strong connection to the district while stationed at Naval Base Kitsap. Following his military service, he settled in Mason County, where he founded Falcon Financial, Inc., and became managing partner at Mountain Lakes Capital Management LLC. His business ventures extend to local investments, including The Dock in Port Orchard and 1889 Prime Steakhouse in Olympia.

MacEwen has long been active in the community, serving as a former president of the Shelton-Mason Chamber of Commerce and participating in organizations such as the Rotary Club of Shelton, Mason General Hospital Foundation, and St. David’s Parish. He is committed to key legislative priorities, including public safety, education reform, economic growth, tax relief, and government accountability, earning recognition from the National Federation of Independent Business and the Association of Washington Business. A graduate of Excelsior College and the Navy’s Nuclear Propulsion Program, MacEwen lives in Shelton with his wife, Danelle. They have two grown children, both serving as Marines, and are proud grandparents of four.

Representative Dan Griffey
(R-Belfair)
(360) 786-7996
dan.griffey@leg.wa.gov

Representative Dan Griffey took office in 2015 and is currently serving his fifth term. He serves as the House Republican Whip, responsible for maintaining decorum during caucus meetings and ensuring proceedings run smoothly. Representative Griffey is the Assistant Ranking Minority Member for the Community Safety, Justice, and Reentry Committee, where he advocates for sexual assault and domestic violence survivors and works to improve public safety. He also serves on the Local Government and Transportation Committees.

Dan’s public service began at 16 as a volunteer firefighter, becoming one of Washington’s youngest EMTs. He worked as a professional firefighter with Central Mason Fire & EMS for 30 years, retiring as a lieutenant in June 2022.

Dan and his wife, Dinah, have four children and five grandchildren, and they continue to call Allyn home.

Representative Travis Couture
(R-Allyn)
(360) 786-7902 travis.couture@leg.wa.gov

Representative Travis Couture serves Washington’s 35th Legislative District. First elected in 2022, he is currently serving his second term in the House of Representatives. Couture holds the position of Assistant Minority Floor Leader and serves as the Assistant Ranking Minority Member on both the House Appropriations Committee and the Human Services, Youth, & Early Learning Committee. Additionally, he is a member of the Education Committee.

Couture is an honored U.S. Navy Veteran serving on the USS Alabama and USS Nebraska. He earned an MBA and BA in Organizational Leadership from Brandman University. He has volunteered with local organizations including United Way, Kiwanis, Habitat for Humanity, and North Mason Schools and he is a supporter of Turning Pointe Survivor Advocacy Center and Care Net. Couture lives in Allyn with his family and is a trusted leader, active in local politics.