Who We Are

The WSFTA was founded in 2015, by Lori Johnson.  At the time, Lori was working as a policy research analyst for Northwest Policy Group, LLC, a lobbying firm founded by her husband Tim Johnson. Today, Lori serves as the Executive Director of the WSFTA, and Tim serves as the lobbyist for the WSFTA (and several other clients). Lori is a member of the state Food Safety Advisory Committee and is a member of the Labor & Industry Factory Assembled Structures Board. Tim works and lives in Olympia each year during the legislative session, and once adjourned he serves as the Operations Manager & Policy Director of the WSFTA for the rest of the year. Due to their strong background in advocacy work, the WSFTA is considered to be one of the most policy-active and successful food truck associations in the country. More information about WSFTA advocacy work can be found here.  

Our Board of Advisers

The following individuals have kindly agreed to join our Board of Advisers. They are not responsible for any actions made by the Washington State Food Truck Association, but they are willing to share their knowledge and guidance.

Wayne Mascotti, Food Trailer & Restaurant Owner - Cathouse Pizza

Nick Parisi, Food Truck Owner, Builder & Consultant - Food Trucks NW

Farshid Varamini, Restaurant & Food Truck Owner - The People's Burger

Emily Wigley, Food Truck Owner - Orca Eats

Jen Gustin, Food Truck Owner - Boss Mamas Kitchen

Richard Houle, Food Truck Chef, Consultant & Culinary Program Director

Turan Wright, Food Truck Owner - Silver Spork

Adam Gold (1959 - 2020)  Adam was one of the first food truck owners to join the WSFTA. He believed in the potential of our newly-established industry association, and he took a chance on us. His advice and support were invaluable during the early days of the WSFTA, and he became one of the first members of our Board of Advisors.  Adam was a very interesting, genuinely kind, and multi-talented person. He was a good friend and he is greatly missed.  Rest in peace.