Type Of Business:
State health department
Marketing Area:
Washington
Expertise:
Health investigation
Major Product/SVS:
Health and health investigative services
Hobbies/Sports:
Boating; Skiing; Reading
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree in Criminal Justice, Emphasis in Police Science and Administration, Washington State University (1975); Dual Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History, Western Washington State College (Now Western Washington University)
Affiliations Awards:
Alpha Phi Sigma; Clearinghouse on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation; Employment Security; International Association of Personnel in Employment Security
Place of Birth:
McAlester, Oklahoma
Children's Names:
Reid Taylor (stepson), Brittany Hoage (daughter) and Jared Reed (son). Two grandchildren Liam Hoage and Eian Hoage
Work History:
Carolyn retired as Thurston County Superior Court Administrator and Supervisor of the Family and Juvenile Court
Spouse's Name:
Carolyn S. Reed
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of his career was conducting some difficult, highly exacting investigations that resulted in the protection of the public health and welfare.
Charity:
Various Church Activities
Number Of Years In Profession:
33
Number Of Years In Current Position:
13
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his hard work and work ethic.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession after being offered a position in the Washington State Employment Security Department.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Supervising nine investigators; Overseeing their case loads; Conducting evaluations; Training; Conducting the more complex, discreet and sensitive cases of alleged unprofessional conduct; supervising investigators conducting such investigations in 60-plus health care professions, including dental, counseling, psychology, physical therapy and nursing; Assisting with policy and procedures development
Education Certifications:
Certified Investigator, Clearinghouse on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation; Graduate, Reid Technique of Interviewing & Interrogation, Basic and Advanced; Numerous Investigative Training Courses, including Fraud and Financial Investigation Training, Sexual Abuse Investigation and Victim/Witness Support, and Evidence
Awards/Honors:
Certificate of Award for Outstanding Service in Employment Security; Productivity Award, Washington Department of Licensing; Extra Mile Award, Washington Department of Health; Plaque for Years of Exceptional Service, Washington Department of Health
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Reed will remain retired, possibly doing part-time investigations for private attorneys on a selective basis or teaching part time.