PHD #3 Board of Commissioners
The district residents of Public Hospital District No. 3, Snohomish County, Washington (PHD #3), are responsible for electing five commissioners to represent their interests for six-year terms.
The commissioners’ terms in office are staggered to expire in alternate years.
Meet Your Commissioners
The commissioners all live within the district boundaries, which includes the communities of Arlington and Darrington. Each commissioner brings their own unique background, work experience, and skills to the organization.
Commissioners take their responsibilities seriously and are mindful that the strategic plan they set for the staff to follow benefits all the district residents they serve.
Tim Cavanagh, DVM, Board President
Elected to Fill Position No. 5
Current Term: 1/1/2024 – 12/31/2029
First Appointed to the PHD #3 Board: July 2000
Occupation: Veterinarian
Contact: Tim@snocophd3.org
Tim Cavanagh graduated from Colorado State University in 1980, where he earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. Tim worked in Cottage Grove, Oregon, for one year before moving to the Arlington area in 1981, where he started his practice, All Creatures Veterinary Service. Tim is the proud father of six children and five grandchildren.
He became a member of the advisory board for Cascade Valley Hospital in the late 1980s. In 2000, Tim was appointed as a commissioner on the PHD #3 board and currently serves as the president of the board. Tim has been active in supporting his community. In the past, he has served as an officer for the Arlington Chamber of Commerce and on the advisory board at Weston High School.
Tim feels local health care is of paramount importance and works diligently to ensure the hospital district does all it can to support the health and wellness of the community it serves.
Jennifer Mullin, Board Secretary
Elected to Fill Position No. 4
Current Term: 1/1/2022 – 12/31/2027
First Appointed to the PHD #3 Board: April 2018
Occupation: Arlington Public Schools Employee
Contact: jennifer@snocophd3.org
Jennifer Mullin is a lifelong Arlington resident. She grew up in the Arlington community, graduated from Arlington High School, and obtained her bachelor of science in biology from Washington State University. She worked in research at Seattle Children’s Hospital for over 14 years and is currently the kitchen lead at Kent Prairie Elementary.
In April 2018, Jennifer was appointed as a commissioner to serve on the Public Hospital District No. 3 board. She and her husband have three daughters. In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys crocheting, crafting, spending time in her kitchen, treasure hunting at thrift stores, and gardening.
John Meno, CFP®, ChFC®
Elected to Fill Position No. 1
Current Term: 1/1/2026 – 12/31/2031
First Appointed to the PHD #3 Board: October 2005
Occupation: Financial Advisor
Contact: john@snocophd3.org
John Meno has been an active member of the Arlington community for over 28 years. In 1998, John opened the first Edward Jones office in Arlington as a financial advisor. He earned a bachelor of science in finance and was a bank branch manager before his current position with Edward Jones. He has since added the Chartered Financial Consultant and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER designations, and he was named to the 2025 FORBES Best in State Wealth Advisors for Washington State.
John is a past president and board member for both the Rotary Club of Arlington and the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce. John is also a past co-president for the Citizens Committee for Arlington Public Schools and has served as chairman of the Arlington High School Advisory Committee. In October 2005, John was appointed as a commissioner to serve on the PHD #3 board.
He lives in Arlington with his wife, Kimberly, where they raised their four children.
Tina Davis
Elected to Fill Position No. 2
Current Term: 1/1/2024 – 12/31/2029
First Appointed to the PHD #3 Board: June 2002
Occupation: Retired, Community Volunteer
Contact: tina@snocophd3.org
Tina Davis started working in the banking industry in 1976, and she was an assistant branch manager with Columbia Bank when she retired in 2022. She became involved with the governance of PHD #3 through serving on the Community Advisory Finance Committee from 1997 to 2002. When a board member retired in June of 2002, Tina was appointed to fulfill the term of that position.
Tina’s financial background provides a necessary resource to the board. She completed Leadership Skagit, an intensive leadership development program, and served as the United Way Campaign Executive. Tina also contributes leadership experience gained through involvement in Arlington Rotary, Arlington Dollars for Scholars, Citizens Committee for Arlington School District, and the Arlington Chamber of Commerce.
She volunteers with A Christmas Wish, which provides struggling families living in the Arlington and Darrington communities with holiday gifts for their children.
Amanda Cochran
Elected to Fill Position No. 3
Current Term: 1/1/2022 – 12/31/2027
First Appointed to the PHD #3 Board: June 2019
Occupation: Licensed Home Care Aide
Contact: amanda@snocophd3.org
Amanda Cochran was born in Pensacola, Florida, and lived in Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee before moving to the community of Darrington in 2010. Amanda is a licensed certified pharmacy technician and has worked in hospital, clinical, and retail pharmacy settings for almost 20 years. Currently, Amanda is a licensed home care aide and cares for the elderly living in our community. In June 2019, she was appointed as a commissioner to serve on the PHD #3 board.
Amanda is an active volunteer in her Darrington community. Since 2012, she has served as a youth leader at her local church and has been part of the Darrington Clinic Guild and the N.C. Riddle Scholarship Committee since 2014.
Darrington has been the longest place Amanda has ever lived and is the place she calls home. She is committed to performing the duties of a commissioner, furthering her knowledge on how hospital districts are governed, and focusing on public health and wellness education. She enjoys family time with her husband and two sons.
