About Kevin
Senator Kevin Ranker possesses an extensive and diverse background developing and advancing public policy, community development strategies, and conservation initiatives both in the United States and internationally. For several years, he has focused his expertise on the advancement of coastal and ocean policy with a particular emphasis on the combination of coastal economic development, energy and conservation.
As a Washington State Senator, Kevin has advanced key legislation focused on climate, energy, coastal and marine management, transportation, agriculture and equal rights. Legislative highlights include the sponsorship and passage of comprehensive marine management, oil spill response and preparedness efforts and landmark legislation regarding gay and lesbian rights, small farm preservation and statewide carbon reductions.
Previous to the Senate, Kevin served as a San Juan County Commissioner and was a Senior Fellow at the Ocean Foundation. In February of 2011, he received a White House appointment to serve as an Advisor to President Obama’s National Ocean Council.
He lives on Orcas Island with his wife and daughter and is an avid runner, sailor, paddler, fisherman and surfer.