Governor Bob Ferguson has appointed Brian Bennett as the new director of Washington’s Lottery, effective today (Wed). 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, Incorporated.
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.
Bennett spent four years on the Burien City Council, including two years chairing the council as mayor and one year as deputy mayor. Earlier in his career, Bennett 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.
