Bill D. Ruckelshaus

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Mr. William D.
Ruckelshaus was previously employed as a Chairman by Isilon Systems, Inc., a Co-Founder by Madrona Venture Group LLC, a Chairman by Browning-Ferris Industries, Inc., a Founding Administrator by Environmental Protection Agency, an Acting Director by Federal Bureau of Investigation, an Attorney by Perkins Coie LLP, a Co-Chairman by Puget Sound Partnership, a Board of Directors by Solutia, Inc., a Chairman by The Leadership Council, a Chairman by THE SEATTLE AQUARIUM SOCIET, a Member by U.S.
Commission on Ocean Policy, a Deputy Attorney General by US Department of Justice, and a Chairman-Emeritus by World Resources Institute.
He also served on the board at Nordstrom, Inc., Cummins, Inc., Vykor, Inc. and Weyerhaeuser Co. He received his undergraduate degree from Princeton University and a graduate degree from Harvard University.

Former positions of Bill D. Ruckelshaus

Companies	Position	End
Madrona Venture Group LLC Madrona Venture Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance Madrona Venture Group seeks investment opportunities in companies located in the United States primarily in Seattle and the Bay Area. The firm targets companies operating across a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for seed, early and later stage capital requirements.	Founder	2019-11-26
U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy General GovernmentGovernment Engages in oceans and coasts sevices	Corporate Officer/Principal	2019-11-26
The Leadership Council	Chairman	2019-11-26
NORDSTROM, INC.	Director/Board Member	2005-05-23
WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY	Director/Board Member	2005-04-20

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Browning-Ferris Industries, Inc. Browning-Ferris Industries, Inc. Environmental ServicesIndustrial Services Provides waste recycling services	Industrial Services
Cummins, Inc. Cummins, Inc. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Designs, manufactures and distributes diesel and natural gas engines & electric and hybrid powertrains and related components & filtration, turbochargers, valvetrain technologies, controls systems, air handling and automated transmissions	Producer Manufacturing
Nordstrom, Inc. Nordstrom, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Retails apparel, shoes, cosmetics, accessories and home goods for women, men, young adults & children	Retail Trade
Weyerhaeuser Co. Weyerhaeuser Co. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Operates as a real estate investment trust that focuses on timberlands & manufactures wood products	Finance
Solutia, Inc. Solutia, Inc. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Manufactures specialty chemicals and thermoplastic polyurethane interlayers	Process Industries
Isilon Systems, Inc. Isilon Systems, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Developed data storage software solutions	Technology Services
Vykor, Inc. Vykor, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides software solutions	Technology Services
Harvard University Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Madrona Venture Group LLC Madrona Venture Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance Madrona Venture Group seeks investment opportunities in companies located in the United States primarily in Seattle and the Bay Area. The firm targets companies operating across a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for seed, early and later stage capital requirements.	Finance
Perkins Coie LLP Perkins Coie LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services	Commercial Services
Princeton University Princeton University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Federal Bureau of Investigation Federal Bureau of Investigation General GovernmentGovernment Protects people, communities and businesses	Government
Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Protection Agency General GovernmentGovernment Operates as environmental protection agency	Government
US Department of Justice US Department of Justice General GovernmentGovernment Department of the United States government	Government
World Resources Institute World Resources Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides solutions for environmental, resource, population and developmental problems	Commercial Services
U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy General GovernmentGovernment Engages in oceans and coasts sevices	Government
The Leadership Council
The Seattle Aquarium
Puget Sound Partnership Puget Sound Partnership General GovernmentGovernment Puget Sound Partnership is a regional organization focused on restoring and protecting the Puget Sound ecosystem through science-based, collaborative strategies. The private company is based in Olympia, WA. It is governed by a leadership council appointed by the governor and operates multiple boards that provide policy guidance, scientific expertise, and stakeholder coordination. The organization develops and implements the Action Agenda (2026-2030), a comprehensive roadmap for ecosystem recovery submitted to the EPA for approval. It prioritizes community engagement, equity, environmental justice, and strong government and tribal relations, with initiatives such as Healthy Environments for All and Pro-Equity Anti-Racism. Scientific evaluation and monitoring are supported by the Puget Sound Ecosystem Monitoring Program and regular publications. Puget Sound Partnership emphasizes salmon recovery through programs like the Puget Sound Acquisition and Restoration initiative and offers tools to streamline information and funding.	Government