About County Executive Satpal Singh Sidhu

Clear Goals For A Better Future

The Executive's goals are to lead Whatcom County to improve the vitality of our community and the health of our families; and to deliver effective "Customer Service" oriented government.

Elective Office

  • Elected Whatcom County Council 2015-2019
  • Elected County Executive 2020-2024
  • Re-elected County Executive 2024-2028

 Professional Background

Satpal's past professional experience includes work as an engineer, project manager, business executive, educator and small business owner. He was recognized by two Washington State governors for his achievements in workforce development as Dean of Engineering & Trades at Bellingham Technical College.

He is a Fulbright Scholar and holds a BS in Electrical Engineering and a MBA.

Community Service

Satpal has dedicated thousands of volunteer hours to many organizations including:

Board of Whatcom Community College Foundation; Executive Member, NW Workforce Council; Commissioner, Asian Pacific American Affairs, WA State; Board Member, NW Clean Air Agency; Citizen Advisory Council, St Joseph's Hospital, Bellingham; Bellingham Police Chief Diversity Committee; Board Member, Ethics Committee, St Joseph's Hospital, Bellingham; board Member, Whatcom Counseling and Psychiatric Clinic; Founding Member, Meridian School Foundation

Professional Work History

  • President, Sunlogics Inc., a solar company
  • Dean of Engineering, Bellingham Technical College
  • General Manager, Pacific NW, Safety-Kleen, First Recover and Vintage Oil Inc
  • President, Escube Consulting Services
  • Project Manager, PCL Braun Simon Corporation 

Personal History

Satpal Singh Sidhu, a first-generation immigrant from India, came to Whatcom County in 1988 from Canada. He is a Fulbright scholar, an Electrical Engineer and holds an MBA degree.  He has held senior business executive positions in USA, Canada and India and worked in Europe as well.  He is a citizen of USA, Canada and India.  He lives in Whatcom County with his wife of 45 years, have lived in Lynden for 30 years. They have three grown sons and two granddaughters.