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Mon, May 13, 2019

By Bushra Zaman In 2016 Port of Seattle Fire Captain Stephanie McGinnis and her husband Merrick biked 3,241 miles from Boston to Seattle, raising money for several charities benefitting ALS, Parkinson's, brain cancer, pancreati...

People of the Port: Meridith Fishkin

Fri, Apr 12, 2019

Meet Meridith Fishkin, a multi-talented individual in a multifaceted role in environmental finance Interview by Hewan Mengistu How long have you worked at The Port? This September was my eleventh year. My father work...

People of the Port: Preston Tucker

Mon, Feb 25, 2019

Interview by Hewan Mengistu At the Port How long have you worked here at the Port? I have been working at the Port for 8 years. Prior to my career at the Port I worked at Hertz car rental, which was still located in the S...

People of the Port: George Blomberg

Mon, Dec 17, 2018

As a Sr. Environmental Program Manager, George Blomberg is out everyday helping to keep Seattle blue and green. Interview by Hewan Mengistu Tell us more about your role here? I work as a Sr. Environmental Program Manager ...

People of the Port: Michaela Hafner

Mon, Nov 26, 2018

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, our profile this month spotlights Michaela Hafner, Port Construction Services Administrative Assistant. Port Construction Services handles small scale remodeling and demolition wor...

People of the Port: John Biddinger

Wed, Sep 19, 2018

How long have you worked here at the Port? I have worked here 13 years, 6 months. What led you to work here at the Port? John prepares a new wayfinding sign for the Airport Garage I worked with the Port for many years ...

People of the Port: Vikky Leung and Surya Prakash

Tue, Aug 28, 2018

The Port of Seattle established its first team of Airport Pathfinders in 2000 as part of a new customer service program. The Pathfinders were initially scattered strategically around the airport to help customers find their way. T...

People of the Port: Amberine Wilson

Mon, Aug 27, 2018

Each summer, the Port welcomes a host of high school and college interns to our organization. In 2016, the Port of Seattle Commission committed to tripling the number of internships available to youth through the Port and our part...

People of the Port: Elizabeth Leavitt

Thu, Jun 28, 2018

By Hewan Mengistu Tell us about your role at the Port? I am the Port Senior Director of Environment and Sustainability. I have two different departments under me: Aviation Environment and Sustainability and Maritime Environm...

Keeping Raptors Off the Runway (And Cats Out of the Ceiling)

Fri, Jun 15, 2018

By Omie Drawhorn Wildlife Biologist Mikki Viehoever works hard to keep animals and passengers safe. In addition to running the Unified Pest Management Program and the Raptor Strike Avoidance Program, she takes care of anim...

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