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Employee Spotlight: Lukas Crippen, Captain, Port of Seattle Fire Department 2023
Wed, Jan 25, 2023
Lukas Crippen talks about his experience and recent promotion from Firefighter to Captain at the Port Fire Department. As a leader, he recognizes the importance of serving others as he willingly puts others before himsel...
Employee Spotlight: Mike Merritt Reflects on 26 Years of Public Service
Mon, Dec 12, 2022
Mike Merritt shares his career path as he retires after 26 years of public service. Mike's career highlights the many opportunities at the Port and how not all growth has to be in a straight line.
Environmental Enthusiast Works With Nature in Mind
Tue, Dec 12, 2017
Originally a Business Management major, Brittany Maben found her niche in the business world by connecting her love for hiking and nature to a unique career path. "I've always had a love for the outdoors," she says, "but it wasn't...
Firefighter Lisa Kolwitz Shares Her Story
Sat, May 19, 2018
Only about six percent of career firefighters in the United States are women. Among them is the Port of Seattle's Lisa Kolwitz. As a child, Kolwitz watched her parents advocate for soccer and recreational opportunities for girl...
From China to Sea-Tac, Intern for International Scheduling Soars Beyond Expectations
Tue, Dec 12, 2017
For the Port of Seattle's 2016 summer internship program one-third of the interns are college students. Yi Chen, 22, is the Port of Seattle's full-time Airline Scheduling Intern for 2016-2017. She is a senior at Embry-Riddle...
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