Washington State Association of Counties

What Washington State Association of Counties does

Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) is a voluntary non-profit membership association founded in 1906 and headquartered in Olympia, Washington. It represents all 39 Washington State counties, with voting membership comprising elected county commissioners, council members, and county executives. Its core functions are state and federal legislative advocacy, professional development, and convening county leaders, delivered through an umbrella structure that includes nine affiliated associations covering county engineers (WSACE), local public health officials (WSALPHO), county and regional planning directors, county human services (ACHS), solid waste managers, county administrators, and commissioners/council clerks.

WSAC's product and technology footprint is service-oriented rather than software-oriented. Its principal commercial platform is the WSAC Solutions Center, a tiered corporate membership marketplace (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Associate) connecting private-sector vendors such as Amazon Business, Crowe, Proofpoint, SentinelOne, CORE, Maximus, NextEra Energy Resources, PSE, and WCIF with county decision-makers. In April 2025, WSAC launched WSAC Services, an enterprise initiative leveraging collective purchasing power across the 39 counties, anchored by WSAC Fleet & Equipment operated with Unified Fleet Services. Supporting technology includes the WAcounties Hub Association Management System, the County Financial Explorer Dashboard (co-developed with FLO Analytics using State Auditor data), and the Trial Court Public Defense Dashboard.

Revenue is derived from three streams: recurring county membership dues from all 39 Washington counties; recurring corporate membership and partnership fees from Solutions Center vendors; and managed-services revenue from WSAC Services programs. Go-to-market combines direct membership engagement (Annual County Leaders Conference, weekly Virtual Assemblies, Legislative Bulletin, County Connection podcast) with channel-partner distribution through the Solutions Center marketplace. Leadership is headed by Executive Director Derek Young (since 2024), with Mike Hoover as Senior Policy Director and General Counsel (since 2026) and Tiffin Moreno as Director of Finance & Administration (since 2025).

Name

Washington State Association of Counties

Legal name

Washington State Association of Counties

Website

https://wsac.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) is a 1906-founded non-profit membership association representing all 39 Washington State counties, delivering legislative advocacy, professional development, and a Solutions Center marketplace connecting counties with vetted corporate vendors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

Keywords

• County government advocacy
• Membership association services
• Public sector partnerships
• Professional development training
• Collective purchasing programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Olympia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. County Membership Dues: Voluntary membership association serving all 39 Washington counties. Members include elected county commissioners, council members, and executives who pay dues for access to advocacy, professional development, networking, and resources.
2. Solutions Center Corporate Memberships: Tiered corporate membership program (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Associate) providing private sector companies access to county decision-makers, with revenue sharing from partnerships.
3. WSAC Services Programs: Business-to-business programs delivering cost savings and operational efficiencies to members, including WSAC Fleet & Equipment driven by Unified Fleet Services, generating revenue through collective purchasing power.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) is a voluntary, non-profit membership association founded in 1906 that serves all 39 Washington State counties. It delivers state and federal legislative advocacy, professional development through the County Development Institute, public-private business partnerships via the Solutions Center, data and research dashboards, networking events, and collective purchasing programs designed to reduce operating costs for member counties.

Product overview

Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) is a voluntary non-profit association serving all 39 Washington State counties, established in 1906. WSAC provides advocacy, professional development, public-private business partnerships through its Solutions Center, educational programs via the County Development Institute, publications (WAcounties Weekly, WAcounties Quarterly, Legislative Bulletin, Friday 5), event coordination, and member resources including an Association Management System (The Hub). WSAC does not offer traditional software products; its offerings are membership services focused on representing county government interests at the state and federal levels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WSAC Solutions Center: Network of partnerships geared towards helping counties find solutions and cost savings
• County Financial Explorer Dashboard
• County Development Institute of Washington (CDIWA)
• WAcounties Weekly
• WAcounties Quarterly
• WSAC Virtual Assembly
• The Hub

Products and services

• WSAC Solutions Center
• County Financial Explorer Dashboard
• Trial Court Public Defense Dashboard
• County Leaders Conference
• County Development Institute of Washington (CDIWA)
• WSAC Services (WSAC Fleet & Equipment)
• Weekly Virtual Assemblies

Quantifiable outcome

• Counties spend over $200 million annually on public defense costs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

29 partnerships are on record, tiered core, diamond, platinum, gold, silver and associate.

• WSAC Services (WSAC Fleet & Equipment)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025WSAC Services is a dedicated enterprise initiative harnessing the collective purchasing power of Washington's 39 counties. The newly launched venture develops B2B programs delivering cost savings and operational efficiencies, including WSAC Fleet & Equipment driven by Unified Fleet Services.
• CrowecoreTechnology or IntegrationCrowe is WSAC's cybersecurity strategic partner, addressing cyber concerns for over 30 years. Team includes former chief information security officers and expert hackers providing perspective to strengthen county cybersecurity programs.
• NACo Live HealthycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNACo Live Healthy is a NO-COST prescription, health & dental discount program available to all member counties. Provides savings up to 80% on generics, up to 40% on brand-name prescriptions, and 15% at CVS MinuteClinic. Nearly 1,300 counties have joined, saving residents over $713 million.
• Nationwide Retirement Solutions (NRS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNRS provides Section 457 Deferred Compensation Program to county employees. Since 1980, NACo's Deferred Compensation Program has grown to become the largest supplemental retirement income program for county employees.
• ProofpointcoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading cybersecurity and compliance company protecting organizations' greatest assets and biggest risks: their people. Offers integrated cloud-based solutions for email, cloud, social media, and web security.
• NACo Public Promise InsurancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with CVS Caremark and Aetna for pharmacy benefit management, offering best-in-market pharmacy pricing, dispensing fees, rebates, and transparency with multi-year pricing guarantees. Combined purchasing power of 3.6M county employees.
• SentinelOnecoreTechnology or IntegrationAdvanced cybersecurity platform protecting organizations by pushing boundaries of cybersecurity. Trusted by leading organizations including more than half of the Fortune 1000.
• Amazon BusinessdiamondGTM or Marketing PartnerWSAC members receive free Business Prime ($3,499 value, unlimited users), pre-approved line of credit of $5k+ with pay by invoice, and discounts on essential products in Office, IT, JanSan, and MRO categories.
• COREplatinumStrategic or Co-development PartnerPayments and revenue management software provider with 40 years of experience in government sector. Partnering with over 1100 government entities, enhancing modern payment and engagement experiences.
• DLR GroupplatinumStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegrated design firm with promise to elevate human experience through design. 100% employee-owned, with interdisciplinary teams engaged with all project life-cycle stakeholders.
• MaximusplatinumStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment consulting firm transforming complexity into clarity and inefficiency into measurable impact. Over five decades delivering critical services and solutions for governments.
• WCIF (Washington Counties Insurance Fund)platinumStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished in 1958 by WSAC to provide more cost-efficient health insurance for county employees. Today provides comprehensive health and welfare benefit options and full-service benefits support to local public servants.
• BerryDunngoldImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal Government Practice Group partners with municipal, county, regional, and quasi-governmental entities to help meet biggest challenges, emphasizing equity and engagement principles.
• McKinstrygoldImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNorthwest-based company specializing in energy efficiency, building system optimization, and facility management. Provides engineering, construction, and consulting for sustainability and efficiency.
• NextEra Energy ResourcesgoldStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmerica's premier clean energy leader and world's largest producer of wind and solar energy. Develops, constructs and operates power projects with commitment to environmental stewardship.
• PSE (Puget Sound Energy)goldStrategic or Co-development PartnerWashington state's largest energy utility, serving over 1.2 million electric customers and 800,000 natural gas customers across 10 counties. Aspiring to reach beyond net zero carbon emissions by 2045.
• Runbeck Election ServicesgoldTechnology or IntegrationRevolutionizing election services for over 5 decades with hardware, software, and print solutions. Impacting nearly every facet of election process in 33 states and DC, reaching more than 50% of registered voters.
• Sanitary Service Company (SSC)goldStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily-owned company serving Whatcom County since 1929. Provides full service recycling and solid waste collection for residential and commercial customers.
• Vivid Co.goldImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSmall business in Olympia providing organizational development, project management, and organizational change management. 17+ years of experience supporting public entities.
• Washington Counties Risk Group (WCRG)goldStrategic or Co-development PartnerProperty and liability risk pooling program for Washington counties, formed in 1998 with three founding members, now serving a quarter of the state's counties.
• Waste ConnectionssilverStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the largest full-service providers of solid waste collection, recycling and landfill disposal. Third largest solid waste management company in North America with network in 41 states and 6 provinces.
• CRAB (County Road Administration Board)associateStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnique agency ensuring success and accountability of state's 39 county road departments. Administers transportation funds, collects data, and provides engineering training and mentorship.
• Washington State Office of EquityassociateStrategic or Co-development PartnerState office requiring commitment to bold action for equity and inclusion in government services. Working to create Washington for All through inclusive approach.
• FLO AnalyticscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnered with WSAC to develop the County Financial Explorer Dashboard, displaying revenue and expenditure data for all Washington counties using State Auditor's Financial Intelligence Data.
• National Association of Counties (NACo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWSAC works in conjunction with NACo at the federal level. Provides national representation, resources, and programs including the Live Healthy program and Deferred Compensation Program.
• Washington Association of County Officials (WACO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWSAC's sister organization serving independently elected non-judicial county officials including assessors, auditors, treasurers, prosecutors, coroners, clerks, and sheriffs.
• County Development Institute of Washington (CDIWA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration between WSAC and Washington Counties Risk Pool (WCRP) providing county leaders with trainings on various topics. Offers on-demand trainings on Water, Timber, and Housing Policy.
• Unified Fleet ServicescoreTechnology or IntegrationDrives WSAC Fleet & Equipment services, providing fleet leasing and management services that reduce costs, simplify procurement, and keep county vehicles newer and more reliable.
• MRSC (Municipal Research and Services Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResource partner providing extensive data, guides, and research tools for county government including budget, tax, governance, land use, and emergency management resources.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC): Resource partner serving Washington local governments (cities and counties) with research, guides, and data tools. WSAC explicitly lists MRSC as a resource partner, and MRSC operates in adjacent territory as a knowledge/research infrastructure for the same Washington local government audience.
• National Association of Counties (NACo): National-level counterpart association of counties in the U.S. NACo and WSAC operate the same membership model (associations representing county governments for advocacy and services) and WSAC explicitly partners with NACo for federal representation and shared programs like Live Healthy and the Deferred Compensation Program.
• California State Association of Counties (CSAC): Direct state-level peer association of counties in California. CSAC operates the same model as WSAC — a nonprofit association representing all 58 California counties for advocacy, member services, and legislative coordination — making it an apples-to-apples comparator.
• Pennsylvania County Commissioners Association: State association of county commissioners in Pennsylvania, serving all 67 counties. Operates the same membership/advocacy model as WSAC and serves as another direct state-level peer.
• Texas Association of Counties: State-level association of counties in Texas serving all 254 counties. Operates the same membership, advocacy, and service-purchasing model as WSAC, scaled to a much larger county base.
• Oregon Association of Counties: Pacific Northwest state association of counties, serving Oregon counties with advocacy and member services — directly comparable in size and scope to WSAC and a regional peer in the same geography.
• Colorado Counties, Inc. Colorado's state association of counties providing legislative advocacy, training, and member services across Colorado's 64 counties — a comparable mid-sized state peer with the same mission shape as WSAC.
• Washington Association of County Officials (WACO): WSAC's explicitly named sister organization in Washington State, serving independently elected non-judicial county officials (assessors, auditors, treasurers, prosecutors, coroners, clerks, sheriffs). WACO overlaps with WSAC in audience and advocacy domain within the same state.

Broad incumbents

• National League of Cities (NLC): Larger U.S. association of municipal governments (cities and towns) operating in the same broad local-government advocacy and member-services category as WSAC but at a wider portfolio and municipal (rather than county) focus.
• National Governors Association (NGA): Bipartisan association of U.S. state governors. While one organizational tier above WSAC (state rather than county), NGA operates the same broad civic-association model — convening elected officials, policy advocacy, and member services — providing a useful comparable for governance and revenue mechanics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/wacounties
• Xx.com/WACounties

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

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