April 29, 2025

Skagit County

Weller

Skagit County Commissioners named Michael See as the new public works director and Tom Weller as county engineer. See most recently served as the acting director of public works, with three previous years of experience as the assistant director, and Weller was the acting county engineer and engineering division manager for Public Works. See has been the assistant director for Public Works since 2022, and has worked at Skagit County for over 20 years. He started his career with the county as the park ranger/manager for Howard Miller Steelhead Park under the Parks and Recreation Department. Weller then transitioned over to the Public Works Department, moving through several positions in the natural resources division, managing watershed, stormwater, and water resource issues, before ultimately becoming the natural resources division manager in 2018. He has also worked extensively in the community as an emergency medical technician, firefighter, and park law enforcement. See graduated from Washington State University with a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Management. Weller joined Skagit County Public Works in July of 2022 as the engineering division manager and assistant county engineer. With extensive experience in civil engineering and infrastructure development, Weller will play an essential role in overseeing transportation planning, road construction, and public works projects that enhance the county's infrastructure. He brings nearly 30 years of experience to the position, including more than 26 years in private consultant practice with firms throughout Puget Sound and Western Montana. He will also ensure compliance with regulatory standards, efficient project execution, and strategic planning for future development. Weller graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering.