Phillip Barrett has joined the Shoreline Community College Board of Trustees

Phillip Barrett has joined the Shoreline Community College Board of Trustees. Barrett joined the five-member board following his appointment March 8 by Gov. Chris Gregoire. He is taking over the spot held by Richard Stucky, whose term expired in September. Stucky had continued to serve until an appointment could be made.

“I’m looking forward to serving,” said Barrett, senior vice president and Chief Technology Officer for RealNetworks Home Entertainment. “Community colleges fulfill a very important role. A particular focus for me will be efforts in educating the workforce.”

A Shoreline resident, Barrett is also vice president, treasurer and secretary of the Barrett Family Foundation, which has been a strong supporter of public schools. He and his wife volunteer at the public school attended by their children.

“The college is fortunate to have his combination of vision, business expertise and community commitment on the Board of Trustees,” said SCC President Lee Lambert. “Higher education is facing new challenges and I look forward to Trustee Barrett’s leadership.”