Brad Payne
Lobbying since: 2021
Brad Payne is the Family Policy Institute of Washington’s (FPIW) Policy and Government Affairs Director. He began working for FPIW in December of 2021. Born and raised in Kansas, Brad graduated with honors from Wichita State University in 1983 and went on to graduate magna cum laude from the University of Kansas in 1985. His work at FPIW focuses on lobbying efforts for Christian public policy, while also developing meaningful connections with state legislators and Christian organizational leaders across Washington. Ordained as a pastor in 2020, Brad enjoys sharing the gospel and testifying to the transforming power of Jesus Christ. He has led several ministry efforts in the City of Olympia, including ministering to the area’s homeless population; serving as a board member at City Link Ministries; teaching at Set Free, an organization that ministers to recovering addicts; and providing pastoral care at Capital Medical Center. He is determined to see Washington state change course for the better protecting individual rights, freedoms, and Christian family values.
This lobbyist certified completion of required code of conduct training on 12/21/2022.