Press release
Attorney and community leader Frederick Mendoza has been appointed by Gov. Chris Gregoire to serve on the Highline Community College Board of Trustees.

After 30 years of public and private law practice, Mendoza founded Mendoza Law Center, PLLC in 2007.

Located in Normandy Park, Mendoza Law Center represents a wide range of local, regional and national companies and organizations in all aspects of business, real estate and litigation.

Prior to entering the private law sector, Mendoza served as King County deputy prosecuting attorney in the criminal and fraud divisions. He is a graduate of the University of Washington School of Law.

Mendoza is a dedicated community volunteer. His current public service positions include serving as board member and chair of The Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind, vice chair of the Washington State Public Stadium Authority and member of the Board of Trustees of Highline Medical Center. He was a founding member of the board of Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence.

He is an avid soccer fan who has served nonprofits such as Soccer in the Streets, Washington State Youth Soccer Association and Sounders Youth Soccer Foundation. He coached the Highline High School Girls Soccer team for six years.

Mendoza joins current chair Edward Davila, M.D., vice chair Debrena Jackson Gandy and trustees Dan Altmayer and Bob Roegner on the college’s board.

Board members govern Highline and guide the direction of the college. They set college policies, hire the president and approve budgets. Trustees must reside in the college district’s boundaries.