Meet our Executive Team

John Ryser, Acting Director

John was appointed as the Acting Director of the Department of Revenue in 2025. Prior to his appointment he served as the Deputy Director where he oversaw multiple agency programs. John has a long history with Revenue, starting his career in the Taxpayer Account Administration division and moving on to the Audit division. He has served as Audit’s Assistant Director and as the agency’s Senior Assistant Director of Operations, Acting Senior Assistant Director of Tax Policy, and Acting Director.

Alyson Fouts, Acting Deputy Director

Alyson directs the Customer Experience and Communications and Working Families Tax Credit divisions, as well as Revenue’s Office of Efficiency and Accountability, Information Governance Office, Enterprise Risk, and Internal Audit programs. Alyson started her career with Revenue in 1990 in the Taxpayer Account Administration division and worked in several policy and operations roles including Program Manager for Interpretations and Technical Advice, Assistant Director of Taxpayer Services, and Senior Assistant Director of Operations.

Tim Jennrich, Senior Assistant Director of Tax Policy

Tim oversees the Department’s Administrative Review and Hearings, Interpretations and Technical Advice, Legislation & Policy, Property Tax, and Research and Fiscal Analysis divisions, as well as the Department’s Tribal Partnership Program and Legislative and External Affairs programs. He is responsible for the overall development of agency tax policy.

Tim has worked for the Department for 17 years, bringing his legal and policy expertise to a variety of tax policy positions, including tax policy specialist and Assistant Director for both the Legislation & Policy and Interpretations and Technical Advice divisions. He also has played an important role in representing Washington as a delegate to the national Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board and with the Multistate Tax Commission. 

Tim received his law degree from Seattle University, a master’s in taxation from the University of Washington, and is an active member of the Washington State Bar Association.

Sandy Hurley, Acting Senior Assistant Director of Operations

Sandy manages the Audit, Compliance, Taxpayer Services, and Taxpayer Account Administration divisions. With over 40 years of experience, she has a deep understanding of agency operations and the needs of our customers. Sandy began her career in the Audit division having been both a Field and Regional Audit Manager before moving to Taxpayer Services as Program Manager and then Assistant Director.

Heidi Geathers, Senior Assistant Director of Administrative Services

Heidi oversees the Information Services, Business and Financial Services, and Human Resources divisions, as well as Revenue’s Equity & Community Partnerships program. Heidi has worked both in the private and public sectors. Before coming to state government, Heidi spent 20 years in the banking industry gaining a keen understanding of customer-centric ideals and practices.