City of Puyallup

Steve Vermillion has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to service, community and family. Steve has served his various communities by volunteering for many local charity events and service organizations. He is currently the President of the Vietnam Dustoff Association, President of the Distinguished Flying Cross Society NW Chapter, Board Member for the Washington Chapter of the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association, is a VFW Life Member, a Life Member of the Dustoff Association, and a Life Member of both the Vietnam Veterans Association and the American Legion. Steve also is a member of the Puyallup Main Street Association and assists St. Francis House when needs of his services arise.

Steve is a graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He received a master's degree in Business Administration from Saint Martin’s University and later completed additional post-graduate studies at the University of Washington. A major part of Steve’s career has been the completion of 25+ years in the US Army where he served as an Army Aviator, Commander and Staff Officer throughout the United States and overseas. Serving in Vietnam, he was awarded both the Silver Star and the Distinguished Flying Cross awards for heroism.

Steve’s commitment to education and learning were reflected in his teaching positions as an Adjunct Instructor teaching graduate courses for twelve years for Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and as the Professor of Military Science at the University of Washington for four years. From his teaching experience, he opened his first business working as an independent consultant and organizational trainer.

Steve and his wife Lori have been married for 41 years. Throughout all of their travels and responsibilities, they have raised two children, both of whom graduated from Puyallup schools, and they now have two grandchildren. When Steve and Lori are out walking, they are normally accompanied by their Rhodesian Ridgeback hound named Hank.

Steve’s personal objective is to strive to make a difference in Puyallup through hard work, community involvement and good listening skills. He wants to ensure the citizens of Puyallup have a safe and prosperous community in which to live and raise their families.

Steve's first term began January 1, 2012.