Background
Absher, Dan was born on April 30, 1958.
Absher, Dan was born on April 30, 1958.
Bachelor in Political Science, Stanford University, 1980. Juris Doctor, University Notre Dame, 1983.
Private practice, 1983-1985. Corporation attorney Absher Construction Company, Puyallup, 1985-1990, president, since 1990. Mediator Pierce County Small Claims Court, 1987-1989.
Assistant basketball coach Mercer Island High School, 1984-1990. Youth group leader St. Andrew's Catholic Church, 1985-1989, group facilitator, 1992-1995. Member Superintendent Public Instructions School Facility Cost Advisory Board, 1993-1996.
Member Washington State Bar Association (public procurement and private construction law section), Tacoma/Pierce County Bar Association (board member young lawyers division 1989-1991, secretary young lawyers division 1990), Associated General Contractors Washington (union negotiating team since 1986, chair state facilities committee 1990-1992, trustee since 1990, chair government affairs council 1992-1994, president 1996, Contractor of the Year 1991), American Arbitration Association (arbitrator).