2024 Small Ports Seminar Presentations

Thursday, October 24

• Optional Intensive – Updating Your Small Works Roster
  Josh Klika, MRSC
  Jon Rose, MRSC
  Janice Zahn, Port of Seattle
  Dawn Egbert, Port of Vancouver

• WPPA Strategic Plan Introduction
  Eric ffitch, WPPA

• Updates and Resources from the Office of the Washington State Auditor
  Niles Kostick, Washington State Auditors Office

• Rural Port Development
  Helen Price Johnson, USDA
  Jody Opheim, Partners for Rural Washington     

Friday, October 25

• Small Ports Operating as a Utility
  Gil Alvarado, Port of Mattawa
  Travis Merrill, Port of Allyn
  Frank Chmelik, CSD Attorney’s at Law

• Comprehensive Planning Strategies in Small Ports: Lessons from Others
  Jennie Dickinson, Port of Columbia
  Pat Millard, Port of Warden
  Chris Herman, WPPA

• Helping Small Ports Navigate Grant Opportunities
  Janea Stark, CERB
  Carol Albert, Governor’s Office, FundHubWA Grants Website