Would you like to save money on recruitment and hiring costs?
Across the State of Washington, our Business Services Team, composed of Business Specialists, works with a virtually untapped market of highly valuable and qualified job seekers. We can assist you in meeting your human resource needs by helping you access an abundant pool of job ready applicants.
Having trouble understanding the resources available for working with persons with disabilities?
Our Business Specialists are your direct link to a variety of local, state, and national Vocational Rehabilitation partners addressing disability related challenges in the workforce. Our expertise assists you in finding resources that will enhance your workforce diversity programs.
Need help navigating the often confusing issue of disability in the workplace?
As dedicated professionals in public service, our Business Specialist can help demystify the sometimes puzzling myths of disabilities. We can aid you in developing strategies for hiring and retaining this untapped population of qualified employees that can ultimately support your business diversity, equity and inclusion mission.
We are here to help, at no additional cost to your business.
Business Specialists
DSHS DVR - WA State
Email: dvr.businessengagement@dshs.wa.gov
Toll Free Phone Number: 888-468-9763
Mailing Address: PO Box 45340, Olympia, WA 98504
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Statewide Business Relations Team
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| Names | Title | Counties Represented | DVR Office | Email Address |
Phone # |
| Jeannine Chandler | Statewide Business Relations Manager | Statewide | Lacey | jeannine.chandler1@dshs.wa.gov | 206-450-2216 |
| Denise Clark | Business Engagement Specialist | Statewide | Lacey | denise.clark2@dshs.wa.gov | 564-999-0497 |
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Region 1 Team
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| Names | Title | Counties Represented | DVR Office | Email Address |
Phone # |
| Elaine Ball | Business Specialist | Spokane | Spokane | elaine.ball2@dshs.wa.gov | 509-918-1823 |
| Byron DeVoe | Business Specialist | Benton, Franklin, Walla Walla | Kennewick | byron.devoe1@dshs.wa.gov | 509-820-0074 |
| Jessica Moreno | Business Specialist | Grant, Yakima | Sunnyside | jessica.moreno@dshs.wa.gov | 509-439-7750 |
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Region 2 Team
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| Names | Title | Counties Represented | DVR Office | Email Address |
Phone # |
| Zoe Barnes | Business Specialist | Whatcom | Bellingham | zoe.barnes1@dshs.wa.gov | 360-543-2784 |
| Katelin Glynn | Business Specialist | Snohomish | Everett | katelin.glynn@dshs.wa.gov | 360-584-8173 |
| Justin Lord | Business Specialist | King, Snohomish | Lynnwood | justin.lord@dshs.wa.gov | 425-480-9032 |
| Brent Masters | Business Specialist | King | North Seattle | brent.masters@dshs.wa.gov | 206-549-8344 |
| Jonna Nguyen | Business Specialist | King | Kent & SeaTac | jonna.nguyen@dshs.wa.gov | 425-872-4655 |
| Emily Pray | Business Specialist | King | Central Seattle, Bellevue | emily.pray@dshs.wa.gov | 206-939-0954 |
| Jacie Rickman | Business Specialist | Island, San Juan, Skagit | Mt. Vernon | jacie.rickman@dshs.wa.gov | 360-488-3521 |
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Region 3 Team
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| Names | Title | Counties Represented | DVR Office | Email Address |
Phone # |
| Tani Biale | Business Specialist | Mason, Thurston | Tumwater | tani.biale@dshs.wa.gov | 360-664-3077 |
| Thomas Pastore | Business Specialist | Clark, Skamania | Vancouver | thomas.pastore1@dshs.wa.gov | 564-888-0649 |
| Sonja Muir | Business Specialist | Kitsap, Clallam | Bremerton, Silverdale | Sonja.Muir@dshs.wa.gov | 360-477-6720 |