Dr. Roes completed his undergraduate education at the University of Washington where he received his BA in Sociology in 1973. He attended medical school at the University of Nevada College of Medical Sciences from 1974-1976, and Washington University from 1976-1978. He completed his residency with Tacoma Family Medicine from 1979-1981. He has been board certified as a family practice physician since 1981. During that time he has been very active in his community while serving as a private practice physician since 1987. His other contributions include:

• Affiliate professor with the University of Washington Department of Family Practice from 1981-current

• Past president of Pierce County Chapter of American Academy of Family Physicians

• Past Chairman of the Department of Family Practice for Tacoma General Hospital

• Past Chief of Staff for Tacoma General Hospital

• Past President of the Board for Northwest Physician's Network

• 1^st Chief of Staff for St. Anthony Hospital

• Previous Medical Director for Rocky Bay Health Care Facility

• Volunteer work in Honduras, medical Director for Projecto Honduras

• Medical Director for Trinity Free Clinic in Tacoma, WA

• Director of the Down Home Band

• Past President of the Board of Directors for The Mustard Seed Project

Dr. Roes is married with two adult daughters. In his free time he enjoys spending time with family, the band, and learning Spanish.