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November 25, 2025

Washington State Lottery

Gov. Bob Ferguson appointed Brian Bennett as the new director of Washington's Lottery. Bennett's experience spans more than three decades, including serving as mayor and a member of the City Council for the City of Burien and 16 years at the global technology company F5 Inc. Most recently, Bennett served as a vice president in F5's legal department, managing a team that supported sales and operations for the company. Bennett previously practiced law in Seattle, working with clients on technology, government, immigration and health care issues. He also worked as a legislative assistant in the Washington State Senate. Bennett is a graduate of the University of Washington, where he earned a degree in comparative literature. He earned his law degree from New York University. Outside of work, Bennett volunteers for the Ukrainian Association of Washington State, supporting Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees in Washington. Previously, Bennett chaired the Burien Shoreline Advisory Committee and served on Burien's Planning Commission. He also worked for a nonprofit environmental law firm in Ukraine and spent a year teaching English in Moscow, Russia.




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