| 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 Manager,
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 – without all the red tape –
allowing them to respond more quickly and foster economic
growth.
Contact Us: If you would like to contact one
of the Port Commissioners by email, click on their photo
or name below or you may send mail to: Port of Skamania
County, ATTN: Port Commission, PO Box 1099, Stevenson,
WA 98648.
Commissioner Judy Teitzel, District 3:
Judy Teitzel has served as Port Commissioner since August
of 1988 for District 3, the eastern portion of the Port
territory. Judy is a retired physical education, English,
and special education teacher from Stevenson-Carson
School District where she taught for ten years. In addition
to teaching, Judy worked for US Fish & Wildlife at the
White Salmon National Fish Hatchery. She has also served
the community in many other ways including volunteering
extensively in local schools, volunteering for the Forest
Service information booth at Skamania Lodge, as well
as serving as leader for Boy Scout and 4H groups. Judy
has also represented the Port on the EDC (Economic Development
Council) and the Skamania County Regional Planning Council.
Judy is a graduate of Washington State University and
has completed graduate work at University of Oregon
and Central Washington University. She and her husband
Dave have made Carson their home since 1965. They have
two adult children; son Steven lives in Tumwater and
daughter, Kathy now in Kent, WA. Judy enjoys sewing,
swimming, and hiking, and belongs to a quilt club. Judy
can best 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 best 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 Carson, Home Valley,
Stabler 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 best be contacted
through the Port office.
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