Mike Bomar
Mike Bomar was appointed Director of Economic Development in May 2018. His responsibilities include leading port economic development strategic planning; implementing appropriate initiatives and projects for the port district and Clark County; providing strategic leadership on transportation planning; seeking public and private partnership opportunities to achieve cargo growth and new industrial business, and; developing and…
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Alex Strogen was appointed Chief Commercial Officer in 2017. His responsibilities include planning and implementing short- and long-range maritime marketing strategies, objectives and programs to promote domestic and international trade; planning and directing the marine cargo development program; and developing and maintaining relationships to promote utilization of the port. Alex has more than 15 years…
Read MoreJulianna Marler
Julianna Marler has served as CEO of the Port of Vancouver USA since May 2016. Prior to her appointment, Julianna served in the role of Chief Financial and Administrative Officer. Before starting at the port in 2008, Julianna worked at the City of Vancouver for ten years after spending more than a decade in the…
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Ryan Hart was appointed Chief External Affairs Officer in June 2015. His responsibilities include cultivating relationships with people and organizations at every level of government and overseeing communications, community outreach, government affairs and marketing. Ryan has more than two decades of experience in government relations and organizational development. He graduated from Washington State University with…
Read MoreKent Cash
Kent Cash is a native of Vancouver, Washington. He graduated from Montana State University with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. His career began with the engineering consulting firm of Black & Veatch located in Kansas City, Missouri. After seven years with Black & Veatch, he took a position with the Cowlitz County Department…
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Scott Goodrich
Scott Goodrich was hired as the Accounting Manager in July 2009 and promoted to the Director of Finance & Accounting January 2015. His responsibilities include developing and implementing financial policies and internal controls, financial statement reporting, preparing the annual budget and serving as the port’s auditor and treasurer. Scott also supervises the port’s accounting and…
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Jonathan Eder was hired as the Director of Human Resources in May 2007. His responsibilities include managing all human resources functions including compensation, benefits, recruitment, employee and labor relations, organizational development, training, compliance and retirement plans. He is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). In addition to his responsibilities in Human Resources, Jonathan…
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