mquinn@townofwoodway.comTerm ends: December 31, 2025
Mike worked at the Microsoft Corporation for 25 years, holding various roles across World Wide Sales Leadership, Global Supply Chain Operations, Strategic Planning and Finance. Most recently, Mike served as Vice President of Sales leading and managing one of Microsoft's top Global Customers. Over the years he held key international roles including expatriate assignments in Dublin, Ireland and Shenzhen, China.
Prior to Microsoft, Mike held various financial and leadership roles across several Biotechnology and Health Care related companies located in Washington, California, and Texas.
Mike is active in his community, having been appointed as Mayor in January 2021 after serving his 3rd term for the Town Council in Woodway Washington. Mike also serves as a Trustee on the Board of Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, Washington.
Mike grew up locally and attended Blanchet High School and Seattle Pacific University, majoring in Finance. He met his wife of 34 years at Blanchet and has 4 grown daughters. In his spare time, Mike enjoys outdoor activities including golfing, skiing, hiking and fly fishing. Additionally, Mike has a passion for bee keeping and keeps several hives locally.
rthakur@townofwoodway.com
Term ends: December 31, 2025
John Brock, Council Position 2
jbrock@townofwoodway.com
Term ends: December 31, 2027
John grew up in Edmonds and joined the Coast Guard after graduating from high school. He served on active duty and as a reservist for a total twelve years. He studied civil engineering and land surveying in college. He currently works for a computer software company, providing technical support and development team work. John lives in the Woodway Estates neighborhood.
John served on the Town’s Planning Commission from January 2020 to February 2021. In March 2021, he was appointed to fill a Council vacancy. He feels that our local Town government has been “a bright spot, a welcome relief, and positive counterpoint to the chaos of our national politics.” “I am honored to be involved in that effort,” he said.
Steve Gunn, Council Position 3
sgunn@townofwoodway.com
Term ends: Upon certification of the 2025 General Election
Steve joined the Council in 2025 and has lived in the Pacific Northwest for more than 20 years. In addition to having served on the Woodway Planning Commission and being Woodway’s Precinct Committee Officer for the 32nd Legislative District - Snohomish County, he co-founded his neighborhood residents’ association, created the neighborhood’s first National Night Out Against Crime celebration in 2024, and has organized numerous impactful local initiatives. As a financial professional with a national firm, he provides financial advisory services and manages a portfolio of client investments and retirement assets. He and his husband, Tony, appreciate living in Woodway for its unique character and friendliness. Steve is honored to serve the town and to continue building its strong sense of community.
Laura Murphy, Council Position 4
lmurphy@townofwoodway.com
Term ends: Upon certification of the 2025 General Election
I am a seven-year resident of Woodway and have been part of the Planning Commission for the past four years. As I am transitioning from Planning Commissioner to Councilmember, I am filled with a sense of purpose and anticipation. The Council's broader scope of responsibilities presents new challenges and opportunities to make a meaningful impact.
I started my career as a union electrician in Boston, MA. Step by step, I moved through various management roles, finally retiring a year ago from a position as a quality manager for a Fortune 500 corporation. My experience as a corporate quality manager will be invaluable in this role, as it has honed my ability to implement effective policies, manage projects, and lead teams towards achieving high standards of quality and performance.
I believe that effective governance relies on active and informed citizen participation. As a Councilmember, I will work to enhance community engagement by fostering transparent communication, encouraging public involvement in decision-making processes, and supporting initiatives that empower residents to take an active role in shaping our town's future.
Elizabeth Mitchell, Council Position 5
emitchell@townofwoodway.com
Term ends: December 31, 2027
Like almost everyone who lives here, I want to preserve Woodway’s character for future residents to enjoy as I have. The pressures of growth require us to participate in regional decision-making in order to preserve the Town’s character and understand the complex changes taking place in our County. Woodway was a sleepier sort of place when I first arrived, but I believe increased participation in County and State issues has been to the Town’s benefit.
As a Councilmember, I have represented the Town as a member of Snohomish County Cities, Snohomish County Tomorrow, the Snohomish County Policy Advisory Board, the Alliance for Housing Affordability, and as an alternate for the Puget Sound Regional Council Growth Management Board.
Apart from Town activities, I spend time with my family and my horse, am nearly retired from a small business, serve on the board of the Whitehorse Foundation, and am re-activating an interest in art-making through membership in the Seattle Artist League.