An East Bremerton man who works as an executive in the building automation business has been announced as the newest member of the Central Kitsap School Board.

Scott Woehrman, 42, of East Bremerton, was selected March 25 from three candidates who were interviewed for the open school board position. He began work immediately by sitting on the 7 p.m. board meeting that same day and was sworn in by Superintendent David McVicker.

Woehrman said his decision to apply for the unpaid position stems back to Thanksgiving holiday seven years ago when he delivered Thanksgiving meals to families in need. He was struck by how appreciative and humble the recipients of the meals were.

“It really hit me hard,” Woehrman said. He decided he wanted to do more, thus his decision to join the school board.

Woehrman’s wife, Roslyn, works for the school district. The couple has one daughter who attends a CK school.

Emily Meeks and John Burch also applied.

McVicker said all three candidates who were interviewed were qualified to hold the position.

“All three of them could have done a great job,” McVicker said.

Woehrman succeeds 15-year school board veteran Chris Stokke, who announced in February he would retire due to health concerns and to assist his parents.