| John
McSherry, Executive Director
John McSherry came on board with the Port full-time
in July 2001 after working closely with the Port during
his two-year tenure with Skamania County Economic Development
Council. John is responsible for the day-to-day administration
and management of Port business, as well as the implementation
of all policies and procedures as delegated by the Port
of Skamania County Commissioners. He ensures that the
vision, mission, goals and objectives of the Port are
foremost in the day-to-day operation of the Port.
John has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical/
Manufacturing Engineering from the University of Massachusetts
and 25 years experience in marketing and economic development
in both the public and private sectors.
John can be reached by email:
john@portofskamania.org
Karl
Wilkie, Facilities Specialist
Karl Wilkie has an extensive background as a maintenance
and landscape technician. He has been working for the
Port since May 2001. Karl's abilities and dedication
are evidenced in the outstanding condition of the Port
properties parks and grounds.
A 30-year resident of the area, Karl attended high
school in Albany, New York and the Art Institute in
San Miguel, Mexico. Prior to joining the Port, he worked
19 years for the USDA Forest Service at the Wind River
Nursery and as a tradesman in construction and remodeling.
He achieved a Diploma in
Gardening and Landscaping, with high honors, from the
Statford Career Institute (Washington DC) in November
2006. He is experienced in rockwork, plumbing, carpentry
and landscaping.
Karl can be reached by email: facilities@portofskamania.org.
Doug
Bill, Facilities Specialist
Doug joined the Port in May 2011. He has over
20 years of experience in the residential and commercial
construction industry. Doug has 15 years of experience
as a firefighter and has studied environmental law and
forestry at the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point.
Doug grew up in Richmond, Illinois. He enjoys flying
in his spare time and has his private pilot SEL certification.
Doug can be reached by email: doug@portofskamania.org.
Monica
Masco,
Port Auditor
Monica Masco, a Skamania County native, earned her accounting
degree at Central Washington University and has worked
for 25 years as a controller, auditor, bookkeeper, and
tax preparer. After living in Seattle and San Francisco
for 6 years, Monica returned to Skamania County in 1993
and founded Arrowhead Accounting, a firm that provides
accounting and tax services to the community.
Monica can be reached by email: auditor@portofskamania.org
Julie
Mayfield, Executive Assistant
Julie joined the Port staff in March 2007, as an Administrative
Assistant, bringing over 20 years experience with her.
She also has a background in Technical Editing, from
her experience in the environmental engineering industry.
Julie earned her bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts with
a German Minor in 1985 from Ambassador College, Pasadena,
California. She grew up in Washington and Alaska before
heading south for warmer climates for 15 years, and
returned to the Northwest in 1996.
Julie can be reached by email: port@portofskamania.org
Randy
Payne, Finance Manager
Randy grew up locally in Washougal, Washington and earned
his accounting degree from Portland State University.
Randy has over 16 years of accounting experience in
the intermodal transportation industry. He enjoys fishing,
hiking, and golfing in his free time.
Randy can be reached by email: accounting@portofskamania.org
Kenneth
B. Woodrich, Port Attorney
Kenneth B. Woodrich, of Woodrich and Archer in Stevenson,
has served as Port Attorney for 11 years. Ken became
a licensed attorney in Oregon in 1983 and since 1990
has been licensed to practice in Washington. Kens
practice emphasizes municipal law and he has a keen
interest in the Ports development. As legal advisor
he counsels the Port through contract negotiations,
property acquisitions and development, lease matters,
personnel issues and all aspects of Port law.
Ken is a University of Oregon graduate with a Bachelor's
degree in Biology (1978) and a Juris Doctor (1983).
In addition to his law practice, Ken is involved in
the community including serving as president of the
Skamania County Chamber of Commerce in 2001. Ken can
be reached at his Stevenson law office: 40 SW Cascade
Avenue, Suite 110 by mail: PO Box 510, Stevenson, WA
98648, by phone: (509) 427-5665 or by email: ken@woodrich.com.
The Woodrich and Archer website address is http://w3.gorge.net/woodrich.
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