| The Port
is governed by a three-member Board of Commissioners,
elected by the citizens in their districts, to serve a
six-year term. These three elected officials are responsible
for: representing public interests, setting Port policy,
determining program direction, setting long and short
range goals, approving the annual budget, and evaluating
and guiding the Port activities. This planning and oversight
process involves the Port Commission, the Port Executive
Director, staff, and citizens. Port districts are municipal
corporations; however, unlike cities and counties, ports
are “special purpose districts." Public ports have
expanded roles in how they conduct business, allowing
them to act quickly to opportunities that foster economic
growth.
Contact Us: Port of Skamania County, Port Commission,
PO Box 1099, Stevenson, WA 98648, or you can send email
to the general email address: port@portofskamania.org.
Commissioner Kevin Waters, District 3: Kevin
was born and raised in Skamania County. He was appointed
by the Board of Commissioners in December 2010, replacing
the longest serving commissioner Judy Teitzel. Kevin
received his degree from Eastern Washington University
in Public Relations in 2008 and is a 2003 graduate of
Stevenson High School. He serves as President of the
Wind River Business Association, and is on the Skamania
County Chamber Board. Kevin's family has lived in the
county for over 65 years and is proud to live here in
Skamania County. Kevin runs the Carson General Store
with his family and looks forward to being able to help
bring businesses, jobs, and industry of all kind into
Skamania County for our community. Kevin
can be contacted through the Port office.
 Commissioner
Tony Bolstad, District 1: Tony Bolstad serves as
Port Commissioner for District 1, the western portion
of the Port District. Tony has 20 years of experience
in project management including planning, budgeting,
business development, resource utilization, construction
scheduling and has had extensive training in management
process from such groups as The Industrial Company (TIC)
and Shell Oil. Tony currently works for Scheduling Information
Services, Inc. a project planning and scheduling firm
located in Stevenson, Washington. He and his wife, Carol,
and grown children have made Stevenson their home since
2001. Tony and family are very actively involved in
outdoor sports; Tony is very conscious of the balance
needed to protect our natural resources yet maintain
access to them for all of the varied uses. Tony can
be contacted through the Port office.
 Commissioner
WD Truitt, District 2: WD Truitt is serving as Port
Commissioner for District 2, the central portion of
the Port District. WD is a lifelong resident of Skamania
County, a member of the Skamania County Planning Commission,
and a volunteer on the WRIA 29 committee. He is also
a member of the American Legion, the Eagles, and the
Wind River Business Association. As President of the
Cascade Sportsman's Club, he works closely with the
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife on hunter
safety programs. WD can be contacted through the Port
office.
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