MARC J. SIMPSON
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
 Thoughtful, strategic thinker, able to weigh all sides of an issue and lead to a successful
solution.
 Proven leader who, leading by example, motivates and inspires creativity, innovation
and excellence.
 Outstanding communicator able to clearly explain goals and objectives to all levels of the
organization.
 Highly dependable professional with focus on accuracy, thoroughness, and detail.
 Experienced instructor
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Pierce County, Tacoma, WA 98409 1973-Present
Records Specialist, Public Works Strategic Business Division, February 2015-Present
o Strategically planning and implementing a new, department-wide records and
information/information governance program.
Designated Buyer for Pierce County, Office of the County Engineer Division, April 2015Present
o Procurement for all sections of the County Engineer Division (approx. 100 ftes)
Office Assistant, Office of the County Engineer Division, January 2015-Present
o Assists the department’s Public Records Officer (CPRO) with coordination of
public records requests within the Office of the County Engineer Division
o Provides coordination of records and information management for the division.
Employee Transportation Coordinator, November 1998-Present
o Administers the County’s commute trip reduction program to approximately 3000
Pierce County employees
o Responsible for administering Pierce County’s ORCA card (transit) benefit
including the issuance, tracking and accounting for approximately 3000
employees.
Office Assistant, Transporation Planning and Programming, Support Services,
November 1998-January 2015
o Coordination of public records requests within the Transportation Planning &
Programming and Support Services sections
o Coordination of records and information management for the division
o Provided basic records and information management training
Public Works Fiscal Division, January 1996-October 1998
Pierce County Budget & Finance Department, General Services Division, December
1993-December 1995
o Clerk of the Records Center
Camera Technician, Pierce County Budget & Finance Department, General Services
Division, Print Shop, April 1973-December 1993
o Responsibilities included purchacing, bidding jobs, writing RFPs, budget
monitoring
Pacific National Bank of Washington, Business Services Division, March 1970-April 1973
Systems Control Technician
o Lead technician providing computerized accounts receivable for nineteen local
businesses.
EDUCATION
 University of Washington 1967-1969
 Attended monthly chapter training, annual seminars, Great Northwest Region
Educational Conferences, and ARMA International Conferences to continue to gain
knowledge and keep up with changes in the profession.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
 Director, ARMA International Board of Directors, July 2013-Present.
 Manager, Great Northwest Region, ARMA International, July 2008-June 2012
 Treasurer, Great Northwest Region, ARMA International, October 2005-June 2008
 ARMA, Puget Sound Chapter, various positions, 1995-2005 including Chairman of the
Board, President (3 terms), Vice President, Director, Program Chair, Newsletter COEditor, Webmaster, and Chair of numerous committees.
 ARMA, Puget Sound Chapter Awards include New Member of the Year 1995, Member
of the Year 1996, Chapter Hero Awards 1995-2004, Award of Excellence 2004
 Served on ARMA International Awards Committee 2008
 Registered Researcher, National Archives and Records Administration 2015
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WHY I WANT TO SERVE, WHY I MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS, AND WHAT I CAN BRING
TO THE ARMA BOARD
I have been a member of ARMA for over twenty years. I have served in the leadership of ARMA
for almost all of those twenty years, ten years on the chapter level, seven years in the region
level and currently on the international level. I have done so, because I love this organization
and its members.
It is my honor and privilege to currently serve as a Director on the ARMA International Board of
Directors. I would be honored to continue my service in the role of Association Treasurer. It is
my desire to continue to play an active part in the advancement of our profession and our
association. I also want to give back to the association that has given me great personal and
professional growth and to the members who have helped and supported me for over two
decades.
I believe my experience in finances over my work career and as Treasurer of the Great
Northwest Region of ARMA have given me the experience to take this next step.
As an active board member, I will bring continuity to the board and the association. I will be
ready to fully engage on day one as I am fully aware of the both the challenges and
opportunities facing us.
RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS POSED TO TREASURER CANDIDATES
What strategic steps should ARMA take to support our profession’s place in the
broader world of Information Governance?
Information Governance is something many of us having been practicing for years whether
we’ve called it that or not. We all know that to successfully manage records and information we
need to work with IT, legal, risk, compliance, and security stakeholders. And we’ve always
known that RIM is the foundation for governing information. But not everyone has
acknowledged this.
For the past several years, ARMA has worked very hard to establish itself as a leader in the
emerging world of IG. But in order to do so, ARMA needed to move swiftly with a firm focus on
the objective. Many of our members felt that ARMA had abandoned its RIM roots and was
leaving them behind. Although it may have appeared so, that was never the intention.
Last spring, the Board of Directors reviewed and decided to rewrite the vision, mission, and core
purpose statements of the Association, putting to rest all doubts about who we are and what we
do. We are the authority on Records and Information Management and a leader in Information
Governance.
What ARMA needs to do over the next 2 years is:
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Carry forth the message that RIM is the foundation of Information Governance. ARMA
must reinforce this message until it is generally accepted throughout the industry and the
world. Doing so will:
o Solidify ARMA’s rightful place as a leader in the world of IG.
o Bring greater acknowledgement and value to the programs and work that RIM
professionals do every day.
o Bring greater recognition to RIM professionals and value for our members.
Continue to be the authority on Records and Information Management.
o Providing education and resources to RIM professionals.
o Promoting the CRM certification to our members interested in RIM.
Continue to be a leader in IG.
o Providing education and resources in information governance.
o Promoting the IGP certification for members interested in pursuing an IG career.
Describe your previous experience with financial analysis and budgeting as it relates to
a business or volunteer operation.
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As a member of the board, I have participated in the budget process of the association.
I served as Treasurer of the Great Northwest Region for three years and as Region
Manager for four years. Employing strategic financial planning, the region was able to:
o Establish a solid financial foundation for the region while nearly tripling the treasury.
o Eliminate chapter assessments for region activities.
o Continue to provide a biennial education conference with revenue sharing with the
chapters.
o Add scholarships and grants for chapters and region members to attend
conferences.