Port of Longview announces new CEO
The Port of Longview has announced the selection of Geir-Eilif Kalhagen as their next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Geir is set to succeed the port's current CEO Ken O'Hollaren, and will officially join the port on September 1. Ken O'Hollaren has announced that he will be retiring in December of this year, after successfully leading the port for nearly 25 years.
Geir has diverse management skills and a local background. He worked in operations management for both SSA and Star Shipping, and most recently served as the General Manager for Tidal Transport and Trading in the Columbia River. PNWA congratulations Geir on his new position and looks forward to continuing our successful partnership with the port under his leadership.
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Glen Squires to lead Washington Grain Commission
PNWA Executive Committee member Glen Squires has been selected as the Washington Grain Commission's (WGC) next Chief Executive Officer. Glenn has worked for the WGC for 19 years, most recently serving as Vice President of the organization. In his new role, he will be responsible for overseeing WGC and the Washington Association of Wheat Growers (WAWG) staff and will serve as the leader of both organizations. PNWA congratulates Glen on his new role, and looks forward to continuing our partnership with both WGC and WAWG under his leadership.
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PNWA Annual Convention online registration opens Wednesday, August 1
Our Annual Convention is an opportunity for you to personally help set the PNWA priorities for the coming year. Your attendance and support for PNWA at this conference will contribute to the success of our advocacy efforts next year and beyond. This year's event features speakers and topics of interest to every PNWA member, and will be an opportunity to touch base with colleagues, industry leaders and leading federal agency staff as we work together to move our region into the future.
Online registration opens Wednesday, August 1st - make your plans to attend today!
2012 Annual Convention
October 9-11, 2012
Hilton Vancouver Washington
301 W. 6th Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
Reservations: 360-993-4500
www.vancouverwashington.hilton.com
Speaker & Topic Highlights
PNWA Legislator of the Year - Norm Dicks (invited)
BPA's 75th Birthday - Steve Wright, BPA Administrator
Pollster Insight on the 2012 Elections
Columbia River Treaty: NWD & BPA Working Together for the U.S.
MCR Jetties - Next steps
USACE Long-term Planning Efforts For the Columbia Snake River System
FEMA Floodplain Issues - Where Are We Now?
Introduction to new Corps Leadership
State of the Economy: Part III - Tom McCollough, Moffatt & Nichol
Columbia River Bar Under Keel Clearance study
Adoption of PNWA's 2013 Policies & Projects
Much, much more!
Draft Agenda
Tuesday, October 9:
10:00am PNWA Executive Committee Meeting
1:00-4:30pm General Session Speakers
5:00-7:00pm PNWA Gala Reception (guests welcome!)
Wednesday, October 10:
8:00am Breakfast & Speaker
9:30-11:30am General Session Speakers
11:30am Lunch & Speaker
1:00-4:00pm General Session Speakers
4:00pm IPNG Meeting (IPNG members only, please)
Thursday, October 11:
8:30am - 11:00am Board of Directors Breakfast & Speakers- all PNWA members welcome to attend |
