2017 PNWA ANNUAL CONVENTION

October 17 - 19 ~ Embassy Suites Hotel

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2017 PNWA Annual Convention. I hope you are looking forward to another great PNWA event! While I am excited to see my regional colleagues and hear from our great group of speakers, this is also a poignant moment for me. This is my final event as your PNWA President, as I conclude my two-year term. I am deeply honored to have had the privilege to serve the PNWA and the region in this capacity and consider it to be the pinnacle of success in my long career in the marine industry. It has truly been a pleasure to serve in this role and I hope you have found the last couple of years as productive as I have. Although I will no longer serve as your President I plan to stay as active as always in the PNWA.

I am happy to report that our membership remains as strong as ever this year, with over 135 organizations throughout Washington, Oregon and Idaho. We have continued to be deeply involved in key issues like Corps funding, the Columbia River Treaty, small ports, and Snake River dams. And we are working closely with agency staff to develop long-term solutions for regulatory challenges in our region and beyond.

I want to thank you for your support and guidance over the past two years. It has been such a great honor to be your President and to lead an organization of informed and engaged partners. I would be remiss if I didn’t extend my heartfelt appreciation to the PNWA staff for all of their invaluable assistance over the past two years. I am constantly reminded of how fortunate we are to have such highly skilled and incredibly competent people to run our organization. Through their efforts, and yours, I am confident that PNWA’s stellar success will continue to grow as it has done for the past 83 years. So, Kristin, Heather, Peter and Tereza, thank you very much for all you do and for your patience with me. Enjoy the conference! Sincerely,

Captain Paul Amos Columbia River Pilots President, PNWA

Welcome to the 2017 Annual Convention! When we met last year, our nation was gearing up for an election and contemplating what changes would arrive with a new Administration. Now, a year later, we are working hard to stay current on everything happening in Washington, ensuring that your issues and projects are well positioned for success. We’ve designed a suite of topics and speakers for this meeting which will help you understand the latest twists and turns in DC, including federal funding opportunities, prospects for infrastructure investment, permit streamlining, and the outlook for our agency partners like the Corps of Engineers. It is our hope that you leave this conference with information and new perspectives.

I want to thank you for being part of PNWA. With your support, we remain a respected voice in Washington, DC and throughout the Northwest. In FY2017, we successfully advocated for an additional $21 million in workplan funding for our region’s navigation projects, for a total of nearly $156 million. In FY2018, we’ve seen strong numbers in the President’s budget and we’re laying the groundwork now for another successful workplan. We’re also working with our Northwest Congressional delegation to address issues like a possible 2018 Water Resources Development Act, the Columbia River Treaty, continued improvements to our regulatory processes and much more. Our broad membership combined with our collaborative, non-partisan approach has been a recipe for success for 83 years. With your continued engagement, we look forward to many more decades of cooperation and shared success. Sincerely, Kristin Meira Executive Director PNWA

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Welcome to the 2017 PNWA Annual Convention and Portland, OR Kristin Meira, Executive Director, PNWA Curtis Robinhold, Executive Director, Port of Portland Federal Maritime Commission’s Supply Chain Innovation Initiative Rebecca Dye, Commissioner, Federal Maritime Commission Surface Transportation Update Travis Brouwer, Assistant Director, Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Allison Dane Camden, Director, Intergovernmental and Tribal Relations, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Break U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Commanders Panel MG Scott A. Spellmon, Commander, Northwestern Division COL Aaron L. Dorf, Commander, Portland District LTC Damon A. Delarosa, Commander, Walla Walla District LTC Andrew L. Olson, Deputy Commander, Seattle District

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PNWA Gala Reception

5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Embassy Suites Hotel

319 SW Pine Street

Portland, OR 97204

Join us to celebrate PNWA’s 2017 Distinguished Service Award honorees!

Jeff Ament

Doug Clarke

Nic Ivy

Robert Larson

Andy Rajala

Rob Rich

Mark Sawka

Brian Wolfe

PNWA’s Gala 80th Anniversary Reception

Discovery Ballroom AB

Join us as we recognize our 2014 recipients of the

PNWA Distinguished Service Awards!

Breakfast & Presentation: ESA Considerations for Columbia River Vessel Traffic Brent Carson, Partner, Van Ness Feldman Matt Love, Partner, Van Ness Feldman Northwest Rail Update Greg Guthrie, Director of Marketing, Agricultural Products, BNSF Railway Company PNWA Member Panel Let’s Meet at Terminal 1! The Port of Vancouver USA’s Waterfront Project Matt Harding, Environmental Project Manager, Port of Vancouver USA Wake-stranding 101 Kelley Jorgensen, President of Conservation, Wapato Valley Mitigation and Conservation Bank Capital Construction Creates Job Growth in Everett Les Reardanz, CEO/Executive Director, Port of Everett Break Federal Funding Outlook Michelle Giguere, Partner, Summit Strategies Luncheon and Guest Speaker: Off Course: Mapping the Political Seas One Year After an Historic Election John Horvick, Vice President and Political Director, DHM Research Rural Roundup: Broadband, the Farm Bill and a Global Wheat Outlook Rep. Mary Dye, Washington House of Representatives, 9th District Randy Fortenbery, Professor and Thomas B. Mick Endowed Chair, Washington State University Shawn Campbell, Deputy Director, U.S. Wheat Associates Speaking Program Concludes PNWA Annual Membership Meeting * PNWA Members only * Election of Board of Directors Election of Executive Committee and Officers Issue Update From Your PNWA Staff Adoption of PNWA 2018 Policies and Projects Break Inland Ports & Navigation Group (IPNG) Meeting *All PNWA members encouraged to attend*

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Thank you to our Regulatory Workshop sponsors!

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Robert Parker Vice President AECOM

Dan Berlin Principal Scientist Anchor QEA

Greg Summers Regulatory Specialist Anchor QEA

Scott Keillor Senior Project Manager BergerABAM

Scott McMahon Project Engineer BergerABAM

Greg Guthrie Director of Marketing, Agricultural Products BNSF Railway Company

Dave Harlan Ports Manager Business Oregon

Mark Freeman Regional Project Manager Business Oregon

Rick Gill President Columbia River Pilots

Hannah Milnes Director of Member Services Columbia River Steamship Operators' Association

Kate Mickelson Executive Director Columbia River Steamship Operators' Association

Jerry Diamantides Senior Economist David Miller & Associates, Inc.

John Horvick Vice President and Political Director DHM Research

Bernie Erickson Director East Columbia Basin Irrigation District

Francis Naglich Senior Wetland Biologist/Principal Ecological Land Services

Mandy Lill Marketing Manager Ecological Land Services

Michele McGraw Senior Wildlife Biologist/Principal Ecological Land Services

Rachel Allison General Manager Ecological Land Services

Rebecca Dye Commissioner Federal Maritime Commission

Susan Hayman Vice President, External Affairs Foss Maritime Company

Carol Ruiz Principal/Project Manager Gibbs & Olson

Rich Gushman President Gibbs & Olson

Vicki Wiggins Principal/Marketing Director Gibbs & Olson

Scott Schlechter Principal GRI

Joe Krieter Aquatic Ecologist Hart Crowser

Rick Ernst Principal Geologist Hart Crowser

Matt Findley President ILWU Oregon Area District Council

Cager Clabaugh Delegate ILWU Puget Sound District

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Dan McKisson President ILWU Puget Sound District

Jeff Davis Delegate ILWU Puget Sound District

Joseph Lefebvre Secretary Treasurer ILWU Puget Sound District

Terri Mast Vice President ILWU Puget Sound District

Todd Iverson Delegate ILWU Puget Sound District

Caitlin Caldwell Vice President KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc.

Geoff Urbina Managing Director KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc.

Katherine Smith Business Development Matrix PDM Engineering

Liz Wainwright Executive Director Merchants Exchange

Peter Bennett VP, Business Development - Bulk Products Millennium Bulk Terminals

Clay Nichol Business Development Moffatt & Nichol

William Gerken Senior Coastal Engineer Moffatt & Nichol

Annemieke Raymond Physical Scientist NOAA - Office of Coast Survey

Jessica Murphy Physical Scientist NOAA - Pacific Hydrographic Branch

Sue Sander Regional Director Normandeau Associates, Inc.

Wendy LS Oresik Federal Program Director Normandeau Associates, Inc.

Jenny Carlson Senior Project Manager OBEC Consulting Engineers

Travis Brouwer Assistant Director Oregon Department of Transportation

Mike Dunning Director of Maritime Operations Oregon International Port of Coos Bay

Mark Landauer Executive Director Oregon Public Ports Association

Ken Hash Senior Engineer VII PBS Engineering

Tom Archer Principal/ Senior Project Manage PBS Engineering

Kristin Meira Executive Director PNWA

Heather Stebbings Government Relations Director PNWA

Peter Godlewski Government Relations Associate PNWA

Tereza Edwards Administrative Assistant PNWA

Dan Worra Executive Director Port of Anacortes

Jim Knight Executive Director Port of Astoria

Jane Hagarty Port Commissioner Port of Benton

Robert Larson Port Commissioner Port of Benton

Roy Keck Port Commissioner Port of Benton

Don Mann Economic Development Manager Port of Cascade Locks

Jess Groves Port Commission President Port of Cascade Locks

Patrick Jones Executive Director Port of Chelan County

Wanda Keefer Port Manager Port of Clarkston

Les Reardanz CEO/Executive Director Port of Everett

Valerie Folkema Port Commissioner Port of Garibaldi

Gary Nelson Executive Director Port of Grays Harbor

Stan Pinnick Port Commissioner Port of Grays Harbor

Hoby Streich Port Commission President Port of Hood River

Michael McElwee Executive Director Port of Hood River

Guy Glenn Port Manager Port of Ilwaco and Port of Chinook

Alan Basso Port Commissioner Port of Kalama

Mark Wilson Executive Director Port of Kalama

Randy Sweet Port Commissioner Port of Kalama

Troy Stariha Port Commissioner Port of Kalama

Marc Thornsbury Executive Director Port of Klickitat

Jerry Klemm Port Commissioner Port of Lewiston

Mary Hasenoehrl Port Commissioner Port of Lewiston

Doug Averett Port Commissioner Port of Longview

Jeff Wilson Port Commissioner Port of Longview

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Norman Krehbiel Chief Executive Officer Port of Longview

Jerry Healy Port Commissioner Port of Morrow

Joe Taylor Port Commissioner Port of Morrow

Lisa Mittelsdorf Director of Economic Development Port of Morrow

Marv Padberg Port Commissioner Port of Morrow

Jean Ryckman Port Commissioner Port of Pasco

Curtis Robinhold Executive Director Port of Portland

Richard Finn Federal Affairs Manager Port of Portland

Rob Smith Market Development Manager Port of Portland

Scott Hughes Port Commissioner Port of Ridgefield

Ryan McFarland Federal Government Relations Manager Port of Seattle

Patricia Botsford Martin Executive Director Port of Skagit

Sara Young Director of Planning and Facilities Port of Skagit

Douglas Hayes Executive Director Port of St. Helens

Paula Miranda Deputy Executive Director Port of St. Helens

Sean Clark Terminal Manager Port of St. Helens

Kim B. Puzey General Manager Port of Umatilla

Abbi Russell Communications Manager Port of Vancouver USA

Brian Wolfe Port Commissioner Port of Vancouver USA

Elizabeth Gotelli Chief Financial and Administrative Officer Port of Vancouver USA

Jerry Oliver Port Commissioner Port of Vancouver USA

Julianna Marler CEO/Executive Director Port of Vancouver USA

Matt Harding Environmental Project Manager Port of Vancouver USA

Michelle Allan Executive Services Manager Port of Vancouver USA

Ryan Hart Chief External Affairs Officer Port of Vancouver USA

Mike Fredrickson Port Commissioner Port of Walla Walla

Ron Dunning Port Commissioner Port of Walla Walla

Kristine Meyer Port Commissioner Port of Whitman County

Tom Kammerzell Port Commissioner Port of Whitman County

Jennifer Keene Executive Director Port of Woodland

Brien Flanagan Shareholder Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt

Rob D. Rich Vice President, Marine Services Shaver Transportation Company

Michelle Giguere Partner Summit Strategies

Michelle Adams Production Supervisor TEMCO

Tom Rodman Superintendent TEMCO

James Farrow Principal Terraphase Engineering

Denise Dutra Director of Business Development The Dutra Group

David Konz Government Affairs Tidewater Barge Lines

Beth Coffey Chief, Operations Division U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Northwestern Division

Jason DeRosa Assistant Division Counsel U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Northwestern Division

MG Scott A. Spellmon Commander U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Northwestern Division

Sheryl Carrubba Senior Navigation Program Manager U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Northwestern Division

COL Aaron L. Dorf Commander U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District

Jeff Ament Project Manager U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District

Kevin Brice Deputy District Engineer U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District

Mike Ott Operations Manager U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District

Ronda Cobos Chief, Programs Management Section U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District

Kym Anderson Chief, Navigation Section U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District

LTC Andrew L. Olson Deputy Commander U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District

Alan Feistner Deputy District Engineer U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District

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Harold Thomas Business Line Manager U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District

Kenneth Koebberling Civil Engineer U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District

LTC Damon A. Delarosa Commander U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District

John Serra Coastal Field Representative U.S. Rep Kurt Schrader

Liv Brumfield Field Representative U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer

Dale Lewis District Issue Work Director U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler

Scott Carlton Regional Director - Lewiston U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador

Jake Oken-Berg Business Liaison U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley

Stacey Jochimsen Field Representative U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley

Dena Horton Southwest Washington Outreach Director U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell

David Hodges Southwest Washington Director U.S. Senator Patty Murray

Grace Stratton Field Representative U.S. Senator Ron Wyden

John Lindgren Director Export Terminal United Grain Corporation

Ben McMakin Principal Van Ness Feldman

Brent Carson Partner Van Ness Feldman

Matt Love Partner Van Ness Feldman

Vince Piscitello President Vanport Marine & Industrial

Brian Ziegler Director WA Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board

David Morgan Sponsor Wapato Valley Mitigation and Conservation Bank

Kelley Jorgensen President of Conservation Wapato Valley Mitigation and Conservation Bank

Ryan Poe Farmer Washington Association of Wheat Growers

Joe Bippert Program Director Washington Grain Commission

Allison Dane Camden Director, Intergovernmental and Tribal Relations Washington State Department of Transportation

Randall Fortenbery Professor Washington State University

Guy Stephenson President Westwood Shipping Lines

Tracie Manolides U.S. West Coast Regional Manager Westwood Shipping Lines

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Travis Brouwer, Assistant Director, Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) 355 Capitol Street NE MS 11, Salem, OR 97301 (503) 986-4214 travis.brouwer@odot.state.us Travis Brouwer joined ODOT in 2005. He served for eight years as the agency’s Federal Affairs Advisor, working closely with Oregon’s congressional delegation and advising the Director and Oregon Transportation Commission on federal legislative, funding and policy issues. He became ODOT’s Assistant Director in March 2014. In this position, he oversees the Director’s Office, which includes Government Relations—including federal, state, local, and tribal relations—and external communications. He also oversees performance management and the Office of Innovative Partnerships, which is developing a per-mile road usage charge. Prior to joining ODOT he served as Congresswoman Darlene Hooley’s District Co-Director, running her Salem district office. In his six and a half years on Congresswoman Hooley’s staff, Travis worked on legislation and policy in a wide variety of areas. Travis graduated from Willamette University in 1999 with a degree in politics. He lives in Salem with his wife and three children. Allison Dane Camden, Director, Intergovernmental and Tribal Relations, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) 310 Maple Park Avenue SE, Olympia, WA 98504 (360) 705-7507 camdena@wsdot.wa.gov Allison Dane Camden is the Intergovernmental and Tribal Relations Director for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). She manages all federal and state relationships in the legislative and intergovernmental arena, and is responsible for the development and execution of the agency’s legislative strategy and policy. Prior to her work with WSDOT, she spent nearly nine years in Washington, DC working as a policy advisor to three members of Congress, including four years as Professional Staff for the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, where she worked for the Chairman of the Highways and Transit Subcommittee, Rep. Peter DeFazio (OR-04). A native of Washington State, Allison holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Washington. Shawn Campbell, Deputy Director, U.S. Wheat Associates 1200 NW Naito Parkway, Suite 600, Portland, OR 97209 (503) 223-8123 scampbell@uswheat.org Shawn Campbell has served as Deputy Director of the West Coast Office of U.S. Wheat Associates, located in Portland, Oregon, since July 2009. Shawn is responsible for liaison work with the grain export trade and constituent state-level wheat commissions, hosting visiting foreign trade delegations, varied market analysis projects, as well as servicing the needs of USW headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, and their 15 overseas offices. During his time with USW Shawn has worked on numerous projects involving wheat quality, the U.S. Pacific wheat trade, Canada, world wheat trends, and Hard White wheat. Shawn holds undergraduate degrees in Agribusiness and Agricultural Systems Management and a master’s degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Idaho. Prior to joining USW, Shawn worked as an agricultural economist for a feedlot/farming operation in Alberta, Canada where he was involved in risk management, commodity trading, and futures hedging. Prior to that he interned for Hawaii Commercial and Sugar in Puunene, Hawaii. Shawn is a native of Condon, Oregon where he took part in his family’s cow-calf operation. Brent Carson, Partner, Van Ness Feldman 719 Second Ave, Suite 1150, Seattle, Washington 98104 (206) 623-9372 brc@vnf.com Brent provides strategic advice and critical support to clients with large complex land-based and in-water development projects. He has in-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal land use and environmental regulations, and has successfully navigated clients through local rezones, comprehensive plan amendments, master plans, shoreline permits, and development agreements; state 401 water quality certifications and NPDES permits, U.S. Army Corps of Engineer Section 10, 404 and 408 permits, and ESA consultations. Brent’s litigation practice before local and state administrative tribunals, and in state and federal court, includes defense of development approvals and response to environmental enforcement actions. Prior to his law practice, Brent worked for the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency in Washington State, where he helped create one of the nation’s first air pollution mitigation banking programs.

LTC Damon A. Delarosa, Commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District 201 N. Third Ave, Walla Walla, WA 99362 (509) 527-7700 Staff email: monique.r.scarnato@usace.army.mil As the Walla Walla District Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Damon Delarosa oversees Corps of Engineers water resource projects throughout the Snake River Basin, spanning 107,000 square miles in parts of six states. The District includes eight projects: four dams on the lower Snake River, McNary Lock and Dam on the Columbia River, the Mill Creek project near Walla Walla, and Dworshak and Lucky Peak dams in Idaho. This Civil Works District, employing nearly 900, has missions that include hydropower generation, navigation, flood risk management, recreation, environmental stewardship, and the Corps of Engineers’ regulatory program in the State of Idaho.

LTC Delarosa was commissioned in the U.S. Army in 1998 following graduation from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from West Point and a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Missouri at Rolla. His military education includes graduation from the Army Command and General Staff College, Combined Armed Services Staff School, the Joint Engineers Operations Course, Engineer Officer Advanced and Basic Courses, Ranger School, sapper Leader course, Airborne School, and Air Assault School. COL Aaron L. Dorf, Commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District 333 SW First Avenue, Portland, OR 97208 (503) 808-4700 Staff email: monica.b.carter@usace.army.mil As the Portland District Commander, Colonel Aaron Dorf oversees a workforce of more than 1,300 employees serving residents of Oregon and parts of southwestern Washington. His district has one of the Nation’s most comprehensive and diversified civil works programs. t operates locks and dams along the Columbia River, manages dams in the Willamette Valley for flood risk management, maintains Oregon’s coastal rivers for navigation and leads the Nation in hydropower generation, all while ensuring equal attention is placed on environmental protection and restoration, fish and wildlife enhancement and recreation. Portland District also serves as the Corps’ Hydroelectric Design Center, a national leader and Center of Expertise. Col. Dorf has held positions of increased responsibility since his commissioning into the U.S. Army in 1993. His most recent positions, prior to taking command of Portland District, include attending the Canadian Forces College in Toronto, Canada and serving as the Engineer Regiment’s branch chief at Human Resources Command from 2014 to 2016. His combat deployments include Iraq (2008-2009) and Afghanistan (2003). Col. Dorf holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geological Science from the University of Maine at Orono, a Master of Science in Defense Geographic Information from Cranfield University in the United Kingdom, and a Master of Military Art and Science from the Command and General Staff College. He is married and has two children.

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Representative Mary Dye, Washington State House of Representatives, 9th

Legislative District, 432 John L. O'Brien Building, Olympia, WA 98504-0600 (360) 786-7942 mary.dye@leg.wa.gov Mary Dye has lived in the 9

th District most of her life, where she operates a 3,000-acre wheat farm

with her husband, Roger. They also tend to 3,000 sheep on the farm. The Dyes pride themselves on creativity and innovation in agronomic practices and advancing new technologies that improve efficiencies and cost savings for the agricultural community. She has been a lifelong advocate for causes that protect critical infrastructure and technology relating to agriculture, natural resources and transportation. Along with owning and managing a dryland wheat farm, she has served as a field consultant for Spectrum Crop Development, where she was responsible for developing technology to introduce canola production in eastern Washington crop rotations. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in plant science and crop management from the University of Idaho. She has also served as an agriculture educator for the Peace Corps in Thailand. Appointed to the Legislature in 2015, Mary’s goal is to work to advance solutions that make Washington State a better place to live, work and raise a family. One of her top priorities is supporting policies that provide economic opportunity for all Washingtonians and allow entrepreneurs to succeed. She is a vocal advocate for limited, but effective government, and believes state agencies at every level need to work more efficiently and effectively for all Washingtonians. Commissioner Rebecca F. Dye, Federal Maritime Commission 800 North Capitol Street, N.W, Washington, D.C. 20573 (202) 523-5715 rdye@fmc.gov Commissioner Rebecca F. Dye, of North Carolina, was nominated by President George W. Bush on June 13, 2002 to serve on the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), and was confirmed by the United States Senate on November 14, 2002. She was nominated to her second term by President Bush in 2005, and to her third term by President Barack Obama in 2011. On May 26, 2016, Commissioner Dye was nominated by President Obama and confirmed by the Senate on June 29, 2016, for a term expiring June 30, 2020. Prior to her appointment to the FMC, Commissioner Dye was Counsel to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives. She held that position from 1995 until 2002. As Counsel, she provided advice to Members of Congress on issues pertaining to commercial shipping, international maritime agreements, oil pollution, maritime safety and law enforcement, the federal budget process and federal financing. Commissioner Dye brings an extensive background in maritime matters to her position. She began her federal career as a commissioned officer and attorney in the U.S. Coast Guard's Office of the Chief Counsel, then served as a law instructor at the Coast Guard Academy. After two years as an attorney at the U.S. Maritime Administration, she joined the staff of the former Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, and served there as Minority Counsel from 1987 to 1995. Commissioner Dye graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1974, and earned a law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1977. Randy Fortenbery, Professor and Thomas B. Mick Endowed Chair, Co-Director, IMPACT Center, Washington State University School of Economic Sciences, 123G Hulbert Hall (509) 335-7637 r.fortenbery@wsu.edu. Dr. Fortenbery is a professor and Thomas B. Mick Endowed Chair in the School of Economic Sciences, and Co-Director of the IMPACT Center, at Washington State University. He also serves as Chairman of the Ag Markets Advisory Committee to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the agency responsible for oversight of U.S. derivative markets. His research focuses on agricultural markets and price performance, influence of futures trading on the stability of cash prices, and international market development and trade.

Col (ret) Curt Thalken, PE, Senior Vice President, Normandeau

Associates, Inc. Curt Thalken has over 30 years of engineering

experience including working in both austere and developed

environments. He is currently the Senior Vice President, for

Operations at Normandeau Associates Inc., one of the nation’s

largest science based environmental consulting firms with over 250

employees located in 19 offices in 12 states. Prior to joining

Normandeau, COL Thalken served on active duty in the U.S. Army

as an engineer officer for over 25 years, including assignments

teaching at the United States Military Academy, at West Point NY

and commanding an engineer battalion in Afghanistan. His military

engineering career culminated as Commander of the New England

District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) responsible for

aspects of the Federal Government’s engineering efforts and

regulatory programs within New England. His education includes a

BS from the United States Military Academy and MS from

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Randy Fortenbery (continued) Prior to joining Washington State University, Dr. Fortenbery was at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 1992-1997, and 2000-2011. While at Wisconsin-Madison, he was the Renk Endowed Chair in Agribusiness, and served as the Associate Director of the Wisconsin Bioenergy Initiative. From 1998 - 1999 Dr. Fortenbery was Director of Research for Frontier Risk Management, a Chicago futures trading company that manages speculative funds and is a risk management consultant and broker to some of the largest agribusiness firms in the U.S. From 1988-1992, Dr. Fortenbery was an Assistant Professor of Economics at North Carolina State University. Dr. Fortenbery received his Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from the University of Illinois-Urbana/Champaign and his B.S. and M.S. in Applied Economics from Montana State University.

Michelle Giguere, Partner, Summit Strategies 5331 SW Macadam Avenue, Suite 356, Portland, OR 97239 (503) 341-1435 michelleg@summitstrategies.us Ms. Giguere has 35 years of experience in government affairs and has delivered strong results for a wide range of private and public sector clients. As a founding partner of Summit Strategies LLC, she provides strategic advice and outcome oriented plans to Summit’s diverse set of clients. She plays a lead role coordinating projects that relate to House and Senate appropriations, public works, transportation and infrastructure, economic development and local, regional and state governments in Oregon and Washington. She has helped clients secure millions of dollars in federal funding for a wide range of projects, highways, bridges, congestion improvements, transit, light rail, streetcar, rural transit, transit oriented development projects, maritime and navigation issues, port maintenance and infrastructure upgrades, Main Street efforts, bicycle and pedestrian trails, housing, law enforcement, at risk youth, juvenile justice, natural resources, forestry, emerging technologies, forestry, and renewable energy. Michelle has years of experience working with Congress, federal agencies, the White House, key Administration officials, and regulatory bodies. Over the past three decades she has worked on a bipartisan basis with majority and minority parties to achieve solid results. She got her start in government by putting her biology degree on the shelf and accepting an offer to work for Congressman Les AuCoin (D-OR). While he served in Congress, Michelle was his Legislative Director and was responsible for issue development, policy positions, and project strategy, specializing in transportation, defense, natural resource, and economic development issues. She also served as Congressman AuCoin’s representative at all House leadership and whip meetings and was his Oregon State Director for one year. Ms. Giguere is a 2008 graduate of the Portland Business Alliance Leadership Portland program. In 2009, she was elected to the Board of Trustees of Linfield College, where she still serves. She also serves on the Board of the Oregon Repertory Singers and on occasion joins them in singing at international chorale competitions overseas. Over the years, she has worked for and also done pro bono work for several important non-profit organizations, including New Avenues For Youth, Self Enhancement, Inc., and the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. Michelle loves cooking, gardening, travel, foreign languages, and is a devoted friend to animals and to the wonderful organizations who help find forever homes for lost, stray, and abandoned creatures. Greg Guthrie, Director of Marketing, Agricultural Products, BNSF Railway 1313 West 11th Street, Vancouver, WA 98660 (360) 418-6404 gregory.guthrie@bnsf.com Greg Guthrie currently serves as Director of Marketing for BNSF Railway’s Agricultural Products Group in Vancouver, Washington. He primarily focuses on project development, forecasting and export logistical coordination. Greg also leads BNSF’s agricultural community engagement programs including the BNSF Regional Ombudsman Program, the Ag Rail Business Council and numerous other local, regional and national outreach efforts. In addition, he serves as a member of the Surface Transportation Board’s National Rail Car Council and on the Portland, Oregon based Wheat Marketing Center Board of Directors. Greg began his railroad career in 1991 as a Grain Specialist with BNSF at its Fort Worth, Texas headquarters. He re-located to the Portland area in 1993 to manage BNSF’s Pacific Northwest export grain business portfolio. After graduation from the University of Iowa in 1980, Greg began his professional career as a grain merchant at CGF Grain in Topeka, Kansas. He later served in several wheat trading and transportation related positions with United Grain in Portland, Oregon prior to joining BNSF. Greg and his wife Ayse, reside in Beaverton, Oregon.

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April Snell, Executive Director, Oregon Water Resources Congress

437 Union St. NE Salem, OR 97301, (503) 363-0121

Email: aprils@owrc.org

April Snell is the Executive Director of the Oregon Water Resources Congress (OWRC), a nonprofit association representing irr igation

districts, water control districts, drainage districts, and other agricultural water suppliers around the state who deliver water to roughly 1/3

of all irrigated land in Oregon. OWRC has been promoting the protection and use of water rights and the wise stewardship of water

resources since 1912. Prior to taking the helm as Executive Director in 2012, April served as OWRC’s Interim Executive Director for 5

months and Assistant Director for 4 ½ years. She previously worked at the Oregon Water Resources Department, where she worked

extensively with the Department’s stakeholders and staff on water supply, water conservation, agency budget, and legislative issues.

Before working in the natural resources sector, April provided tutoring and career counseling services to learning disabled college

students. April has a Master’s in Public Administration, Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management, and Bachelor’s in Pol itical Science

with honors, all from the University of Oregon. She has also been recognized as a McNair Scholar and an Oregon Sea Grant Fellow.

She is married, lives in Eugene and enjoys a variety of outdoor activities, including camping, rafting, golf, and running.

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Matt Harding, Environmental Project Manager, Port of Vancouver USA 3103 NW Lower River Road, Vancouver, WA 98660 (360) 992-1138 mharding@portvanusa.com Matt Harding joined the Port of Vancouver as the Environmental Project Manager in September of 2013. Among many things, he oversees the administration of environmental and land use permitting of Port projects. For the Terminal 1 Waterfront Development project, Matt led the master planning effort to redevelop the site. Prior to his work at the Port, Matt worked as an Environmental Coordinator for the Washington State Department of Transportation. He received dual bachelor degrees in Political Science and Environmental Studies from the University of Oregon and holds a Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Portland State University. In his free time, Matt and his family enjoy hiking, camping and exploring the Pacific Northwest. John Horvick, Vice President and Political Director, DHM Research 239 NW 13th Ave. Suite 205, Portland, OR 97209 (503) 220-0575 jhorvick@dhmresearch.com John has over 15 years of opinion research experience and manages projects at all levels, from research design, implementation, analysis and strategic recommendations. He has been involved with projects for numerous local, regional and national organizations on issues including natural resource management, transportation, energy, education quality, health care delivery and policy, tax reform, and community livability. Additionally, he has conducted research for a bevy of election initiatives from local bonds and levies for schools, parks and water systems, to statewide ballot measures for public safety and election reform. John graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2000. He previously was a project director at the University of Nebraska Bureau of Sociological Research and Oregon Health & Science University. Kelley Jorgensen, President of Conservation, Wapato Valley Mitigation and Conservation Bank P.O. Box 428, Ridgefield, WA 98642 (971) 285-6874 kjorgensen@pnfarm.com Ms. Jorgensen brings over 25 years of private and public sector experience in applied watershed science and regulatory compliance to her current position managing the Plas Newydd Conservation Program located on privately-owned land at the confluence of the Lewis River in Clark County, Washington. Kelley’s current focus is the restoration of over 1,000 acres of Columbia River floodplain habitats including the development of the proposed Wapato Valley Wetland Mitigation and Habitat Conservation Bank. The Columbia River basin has been her focus for more than two decades, where she has worked on numerous restoration and development project teams, managing projects large and small involving field biology, watershed ecology, project development and site selection, restoration design, mitigation services, and environmental permitting and regulatory compliance. From 2000 to 2017, Kelley was a member of the Lower Columbia Fish Recovery Board’s Technical Advisory Committee. Since 2007 Kelley has been a member of the Salmon Recovery Funding Board interdisciplinary Technical Review Panel, responsible for vetting projects receiving hundreds of millions of dollars of federal and state salmon recovery funds; Kelley was chair of this panel from 2012 to 2014. Kelley lives and works in Ridgefield, WA where she enjoys tending a small farm and growing flock of chickens, gardening, cooking, camping, paddle boarding, fly fishing, taking long walks and exploring her native PNW wilderness with her family.

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Matt Love, Partner, Van Ness Feldman 719 Second Ave, Suite 1150, Seattle, Washington 98104 (206) 623.9372 mal@vnf.com Matt’s practice focuses on permitting and litigation matters involving federal and state natural resource and environmental law. Matt represents clients on issues pertaining to the Clean Water Act (CWA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Federal Power Act, Magnuson-Stevens Act, Coastal Zone Management Act, and Indian law. He represents utilities, renewable energy developers (including hydropower, tidal, geothermal, and wind project developers), Indian Tribes, and other governmental entities. Prior to joining Van Ness Feldman, Matt served as Assistant Attorney General for Washington State and as a trial attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice. During Matt’s tenure as an Assistant Attorney General, he represented the State of Washington and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife in natural resource litigation and other matters involving the ESA, fisheries, water, and Indian law issues. While serving as a Trial Attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice, Matt defended federal agencies in litigation involving the ESA, the Magnuson-Stevens Act, the Marine Mammal Protection Act, the Administrative Procedures Act, and NEPA. LTC Andrew L. Olson, Deputy Commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District 4735 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, WA 98124 (206) 764-3693 Staff email: susan.l.murphy@usace.army.mil Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Olson serves as Deputy Commander of the Seattle District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Seattle District provides military and civil public works services as well as support to other agencies. The district also plays a key role in environmental protection and improvement — from protecting wetlands to ecological restoration and cleaning up hazardous and toxic waste pollution. Seattle District designs and builds military projects in the four-state area of Washington, Idaho, Montana and Oregon. Seattle District’s civil works boundaries include the Columbia River system upstream of the mouth of the Yakima River, much of eastern Washington, Northern Idaho and western Montana to the Continental Divide. In cooperation with local sponsors, Seattle District plans, designs and builds flood risk management, navigation, water supply and ecosystem restoration projects. LTC Olson has served in leadership and staff positions in Germany and throughout the United States. His operational deployments include Operation Joint Guardian, Kosovo; Operation Iraqi Freedom, Kuwait; and Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Geological Engineering and a Master of Science in Engineering and Technical Management, Colorado School of Mines, and a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology. He is a certified Project Management Professional, and a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Missouri. Les Reardanz, CEO/Executive Director, Port of Everett 1205 Craftsman Way #200, Everett, WA 98201 (425) 259-3164 lesr@portofeverett.com, Les Reardanz serves as the Port of Everett’s CEO/Executive Director. He assumed this role on November 16, 2014. Prior to accepting the CEO position, Reardanz served as the Port’s Deputy Executive Director, the second highest staff leadership position at the Port. In this capacity, Reardanz led the Port’s environmental cleanups, public policy, communications, human resources, legal and contracting. In addition to his civilian duties, Reardanz is a Captain in the Naval Reserve and is the Deputy Legal Counsel (Reserve) for Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff. He is able to practice law in the states of Washington and California (inactive) and before the U.S. Supreme Court, as well as other federal and military courts. Reardanz has more than 20 years of leadership experience. Prior to coming to the Port of Everett, Reardanz served as the municipal legal advisor at the City of Bellingham. He was also the project manager for the city’s Waterfront District Development, which was a joint effort with the Port of Bellingham. Reardanz received his B.A. in History from the University of California Davis in 1987 and his J.D. from Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles in 1990. He is married and has two children.

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437 Union St. NE Salem, OR 97301, (503) 363-0121

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April Snell is the Executive Director of the Oregon Water Resources Congress (OWRC), a nonprofit association representing irr igation

districts, water control districts, drainage districts, and other agricultural water suppliers around the state who deliver water to roughly 1/3

of all irrigated land in Oregon. OWRC has been promoting the protection and use of water rights and the wise stewardship of water

resources since 1912. Prior to taking the helm as Executive Director in 2012, April served as OWRC’s Interim Executive Director for 5

months and Assistant Director for 4 ½ years. She previously worked at the Oregon Water Resources Department, where she worked

extensively with the Department’s stakeholders and staff on water supply, water conservation, agency budget, and legislative issues.

Before working in the natural resources sector, April provided tutoring and career counseling services to learning disabled college

students. April has a Master’s in Public Administration, Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management, and Bachelor’s in Pol itical Science

with honors, all from the University of Oregon. She has also been recognized as a McNair Scholar and an Oregon Sea Grant Fellow.

She is married, lives in Eugene and enjoys a variety of outdoor activities, including camping, rafting, golf, and running.

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Curtis Robinhold, Executive Director, Port of Portland 7200 N.E. Airport Way Portland, OR 97218 (503) 415-6013 curtis.robinhold@portofportland.com Curtis Robinhold became the Executive Director of the Port of Portland on July 1, 2017. He joined the Port as Deputy Executive Director in February of 2014. The Port, governed by a nine-member Commission appointed by the Governor, consists of four marine terminals, two general aviation airports and Portland International Airport (PDX). The Port has about 800 employees and annual operating revenues of approximately $310 million. The value of foreign trade moving through the Port is $12 billion annually. PDX handled over 18 million passengers in 2016 aboard 15 domestic and international airlines, including all major U.S. carriers and five foreign flag airlines. The Port’s Marine and Industrial Development Division comprise several diverse lines of marine cargo operations as well as acquisition, development and management of an extensive industrial real estate portfolio. Portland is one of the major ports of entry and exit in the United States for finished automobiles and remains a significant export load center for grain and other bulk commodities. Prior to joining the Port, Robinhold was Chief of Staff to Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber, where he oversaw the Governor’s policy agenda, staff and policy advisors. Before joining the Governor’s team, Robinhold was CEO of an energy efficiency finance company in Portland, Oregon. Until 2010, Robinhold was Managing Director of BP Alternative Energy’s global gas-fired power business. Robinhold was raised in Eugene, Oregon. He and his wife Angela Uherbelau live in Portland with their two daughters. He holds a BA from the University of California at San Diego, as well as an MBA and Master of Environmental Management (MEM) from Yale University. MG Scott A. Spellmon, Commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Northwestern Division 1201 N.E. Lloyd Boulevard, Suite 400, Portland, OR 97232 (503) 808-3702 Staff email: judith.m.hutchings@usace.army.mil Major General Scott A. Spellmon assumed command of the Northwestern Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, on July 16, 2015. In this position, he oversees an annual program of more than $3 billion in civil works, environmental restoration and military construction in more than a dozen states, primarily within the Columbia and Missouri river basins.

As Division Commander, he is responsible for providing guidance and direction to five operating district commands located in Portland, OR; Seattle and Walla Walla, WA; Kansas City, MO and Omaha, NE; with a combined professional workforce of nearly 4,800 personnel. Key missions include managing the nation’s water resources infrastructure for economic growth and environmental sustainability, timely response to natural disasters, support to military installations and civilian communities throughout the region and strengthening national security.

MG Spellmon received his commission as a second lieutenant from the U.S. Military Academy (USMA) at West Point in 1986. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from USMA, a Master of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois, and a Master of Science Degree in National Security Strategy from the U.S. Army War College. He is a certified Project Management Professional. His prior command assignments include Commanding General, US Army Operational Test Command, Fort Hood, TX; Commander, 1st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Fort Polk, LA; Commander, 317th Engineer Battalion and 3-3rd Brigade Special Troops Battalion, both as part of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Benning, GA; and Commander, C Company, 82nd Engineer Battalion, Bamberg, Germany. His previous staff assignments include Executive Director, Office of the Chief of Engineers, Headquarters, Department of the Army; Chief of Staff, U.S. Army Maneuver Support Center of Excellence, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.; Engineer Intelligence Officer, Allied Command Europe Rapid Reaction Corps, Rheindahlen, Germany; and Observer-Controller, Combat Maneuver Training Center, Hohenfels, Germany. His operational deployments include Operation Desert Shield/ Desert Storm Kuwait, Iraq; Operation Iraqi Freedom, Iraq; and Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan. His military awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star (with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters), Purple Heart, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Commendation Medal (with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters), Joint Service Achievement Medal and the Combat Action Badge.

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2017 PNWA Legislator of the Year U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR)

PNWA is honored to announce Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) as our 2017 Legislator of the Year. Senator Merkley is a leader for our region in Washington, DC and is a champion on issues of great importance to the PNWA membership. In his role on the Senate Appropriations Committee’s Energy & Water Development Subcommittee, he helps draft the annual Corps of Engineers spending bill and helps to prioritize projects of importance to Oregon and the entire Northwest. Senator Merkley is the only Oregon member of Congress from either chamber since Senator Mark Hatfield to serve on Appropriations, and fought to join the committee in 2013 so that Oregon could have a strong voice in decisions about our nation’s spending.

Senator Merkley understands the importance of navigation to the Pacific Northwest and has

advocated for our region’s infrastructure. His support of the FY2017 Omnibus bill provided critical funding for the annual dredging of our deep draft, inland and coastal ports, construction of our jetties at the Mouth of the Columbia River, and for completion of the Seattle Harbor channel deepening study. In addition, the Senate’s FY2018 Energy & Water Development bill provides $1.2B in programmatic funding for the Corps of Engineers, and hits the annual HMT target to provide for operations and maintenance of our deep draft and coastal harbors. Senator Merkley’s leadership is vital to ensuring that our navigation projects continue to receive additional funding year after year.

Senator Merkley has positioned himself as a fighter on behalf of our region’s small ports. Each

year, he joins with his colleagues in the region to urge the Administration to fund continued maintenance dredging of Oregon’s small coastal ports. In addition, as a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW) since 2009, he has helped to draft the past two Water Resources Development Acts (WRDA), both of which included important language for small ports around the nation and codified the annual 10% set aside for these emerging harbors. WRDA 2016 also included the Senator’s legislation titled the “Columbia River Basin Restoration Act (CRBRA)”, which established a voluntary grant program to remove toxins in our rivers, and ultimately help both ports and environmental stakeholders perform critical clean-up activities in the Northwest. The Senator was a leading force for its inclusion in the final bill.

PNWA is grateful for the Senator’s many years of service to Oregon and the Pacific Northwest,

and for his continued support of our regional infrastructure. Though Senator Merkley will be unable to attend our conference due to the Senate schedule, we look forward to presenting him with this award at our 2018 Mission to Washington next March.

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Established in 1951, BergerABAM is a multidisciplinary consulting firm that offers an exceptional portfolio of services in the areas of civil and structural, marine, building, and transportation

planning and engineering; environmental projects including natural resources assessment and permitting; land-use planning and public involvement; project management; and construction management and support. The firm has completed an array of waterfront projects for clients throughout the Pacific Northwest and around the world, including strategic business plans, visioning plans, and planning and construction of integrated port complexes, piers, wharves, container and bulk terminals, breakwaters, ferry terminals, barge facilities, intermodal rail yards, container storage yards, public piers, and marina facilities. BergerABAM has completed most of the strategic business plans that direct the operations of many Oregon ports and has provided comprehensive plans and schemes for several Washington ports. Additionally, BergerABAM is working with several industrial clients on upland and waterfront facilities associated with energy and bulk commodities. The Port of Longview is the first full-service bulk/breakbulk operating port with strategic transportation connections on the deep-draft Columbia River. Port facilities include eight marine terminals and waterfront industrial property with direct connections to main-line rail and interstate highway. Serving as the connection point between Washington and the rest of the world, the Port of Longview creates jobs, supports local programs and contributes revenue back to the community to continually improve the quality of life for its residents. Port of Longview is “Washington’s Working Port.”

Established by Clark County taxpayers in 1912, the Port of Vancouver USA has earned a reputation in the global marketplace for efficient handling of niche cargo through modern facilities, a skilled labor force and quality logistics operations while performing a leadership role in the economic development of the Southwest Washington region. The Port’s location at the crossroads of ocean-bound and river shipping

lanes, interstate highways, and national rail lines is one of its strongest attributes. This year, the port will finalize its vision of the Northwest’s newest destination – The Port at Terminal 1. Birthplace of the port, Terminal 1 is poised for revitalization. This waterside development will transform the Vancouver waterfront and could include mixed use, hotel, public space, restaurants and residential properties. For more information, visit www.portvanusa.com.

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What do you get when you’re “Represented by Schwabe"? Innovative solutions from lawyers who know every deal has a dream and every risk an opportunity. A committed team that understands your industry and cares about your business. And the comprehensive resources of one of the

Pacific Northwest’s top full-service law firms. With over 165 attorneys, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt serves its Northwest clients from offices in Portland, Seattle, Vancouver, Bend, Eugene and Salem. Schwabe maintains one of the largest maritime, ports and transportation practices in the Pacific Northwest—from water-related matters and environmental issues to governance and employment to real estate and land use. Whether by sea, by rail, or points in between, entities involved in maritime commerce and the movement of cargo trust Schwabe with the full spectrum of their legal needs. We draw on our deep background and industry engagement to provide a comprehensive understanding of the unique issues that impact this vital economic driver. Van Ness Feldman is a nationally recognized law and policy firm providing legal counsel, thought leadership, and policy strategy to clients navigating the complex intersection between business and government. Van Ness Feldman professionals have a deep familiarity with port governance including permitting, development, and operational issues facing port districts and their commercial and industrial facilities, including marine terminal facilities. The firm’s attorneys and policy professionals represent clients, including ports, in substantial matters involving regulatory compliance and permitting, leasing and property acquisition/disposition, local legislative actions related to land use and economic development, government relations, utility infrastructure planning, hazardous waste and contaminated sites, climate change, and administrative and judicial litigation related to all aspects of the development and use of these types of property. In addition, their professionals are well versed in drafting and negotiating public contracts with other agencies, businesses, vendors, and contractors ranging from simple business arrangements to complex, multi-year operation and maintenance agreements and utility agreements. With over 100 professionals in Washington D.C. and Seattle, Van Ness Feldman is renowned for representing clients in the inter-related areas of energy, the environment, natural resources, public lands, real estate, land use, and infrastructure development.

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! Headquartered in Long Beach, California, Moffatt & Nichol is an internationally recognized leader in planning and designing ports, harbors and marine terminals along with the complex infrastructure that supports them. Moffatt & Nichol’s practice has expanded to support the wider demands of the global goods movement industry. Today, the firm operates out of more than 35 offices throughout North America, Europe, Latin

America and the Pacific Rim to provide clients across the globe with customized service and a level of excellence that have become Moffatt & Nichol's hallmark in their primary practice areas – marine terminals; coasts, water & the environment; waterfronts & marinas; energy; inspection & rehabilitation; and transportation. Moffatt & Nichol enjoys the privilege of serving Pacific Northwest clients from offices located in Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, and Northern California and look forward to further diversifying our services and client base across this geographic area. Moffatt & Nichol offers each client a comprehensive project view, with primary practices that reflect the unique interrelationship between the local setting and project needs from planning through design and construction into operation as we apply the tools of our engineers, scientists, economists and planners where water meets the land. Moffatt & Nichol: Creative People, Practical Solutions.TM

OBEC Consulting Engineers has excelled in the field of transportation, marine, civil and structural engineering since 1966 by providing clients with quality services and constructible engineering solutions on more than 3,000 projects throughout the Pacific Northwest. This year OBEC is celebrating 50 years of successful civil and structural engineering projects. This reflects a continuous dedication to client satisfaction and providing quality projects that enhance communities, ports, and public infrastructure. OBEC has offices in Vancouver, Washington, and Lake Oswego, Salem, Eugene, and Medford, Oregon.

Established in 1891, the Port of Portland owns four marine terminals on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers, Portland International Airport, two general aviation airports, and several industrial parks. The Port is committed to enhancing the region's economy and

quality of life by providing efficient cargo and air passenger access to national and global markets, and by promoting industrial development. For more information, visit www.portofportland.com. Shaver Transportation Company is a fifth-generation family owned tug and barge company that has been providing a wide range of services to the Columbia Snake River System since 1880. Their modern fleet of line haul tugs, self-unloading grain barges, and high performance ship assist tractor tugs serve the CSRS import/export market. Shaver Transportation Company continually strives to provide the most efficient, cost effective and environmentally responsible transportation services to meet the ever changing requirements their customers need to maintain the competitive edge of the Columbia Snake River System.

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Tidewater has been cleanly and safely transporting commodities on the Columbia & Snake River system in the Pacific Northwest for 85 years, all the while providing the best possible service and quality customer care. Tidewater is the largest inland marine transportation

company west of the Mississippi River and has evolved into a multi-commodity transportation and terminal company serving the diverse and evolving transportation needs of the Pacific Northwest. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, Tidewater’s operating area spans 465 miles of the Columbia and Snake River systems, extending from the Port of Astoria, Oregon on the Pacific Coast to the inland Port of Lewiston, Idaho. Please visit www.tidewater.com for more information about Tidewater. Vancouver Energy is a partnership between Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company LLC and Savage Companies that is proposing a rail-to-marine transfer terminal at the Port of Vancouver USA. The joint venture was formed to use their experience and expertise to safely transport North American crude oil from rail to ship bound for refineries on the West Coast. Being a valued community partner is a significant part of Vancouver Energy’s identity. They will bring hundreds of jobs and billions in economic benefit to the area, while enhancing energy independence and security for the nation.

Wapato Valley Mitigation and Conservation Bank (sponsored by family-owned Plas Newydd, LLC) is an 876-acre multi-resource wetland mitigation and conservation bank located in the Columbia River floodplain in Clark County, Washington. The bank will provide mitigation credits for impacts to wetlands and other aquatic resources authorized under the Clean Water Act. As a multi-resource bank, Wapato Valley will provide DSAYs for NMFS ESA-listed salmon and conservation credits for special status species, priority habitats, and Critical Area Ordinance protected resources.

Westwood Shipping Lines operates a fleet of seven ships carrying break-bulk cargo and containers on a fixed schedule between the major ports of the Pacific Northwest and Japan, Korea, and Northern China. As a “door to door” carrier, Westwood provides intermodal service throughout the United States and Canada. Westwood is one of the leading carriers of forest products from the Pacific Northwest to the Far East. It is one of the leading container carriers from Japan to the PNW. In all trades Westwood continues its tradition of building long term customer relationships based on safety, integrity and reliability.

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The Columbia River Pilots are an association of 44 professional mariners licensed by the State of Oregon to provide safe and efficient maritime pilotage services to all ports on the Lower Columbia and Willamette Rivers. Their pilots possess extensive navigational experience, local knowledge and ship-handling skills and are charged with safely and efficiently piloting vessels in all weather conditions, at all hours of the day and night, 365 days a year.

The Columbia River Steamship Operators’ Association, Inc. (CRSOA), established in 1922, consists of members representing ship owners, operators, agents, tow companies, and bunkering companies along the Columbia and Willamette Rivers and the Oregon Coast. The mission of the CRSOA is to facilitate trade, provide business leadership, exercise principles of environmental stewardship, serve as an industry focal point, and promote operating policies and practices that are safe, reliable, efficient, and cost effective.

Ecological Land Services, Inc. (ELS) with offices in Longview, at the Port of Camas-Washougal and the Port of Bremerton, acquire federal, state, and local permits for port developments and marine projects. Their services include wetland determination, delineation, mitigation and mitigation banking; permitting for dredging, marine terminals, and port facilities maintenance; critical areas studies; biological assessments and evaluations for ESA compliance; habitat inventories, wildlife and botanical surveys; ordinary high water mark determination; shoreline determination and permitting; aquatic surveys; stormwater and erosion control; agricultural oversight and strategic property management; expertise witness for shoreline substantial

development and conditional use permits and defense against appeals. Notable recent ELS projects include the Columbia River Carbonates Marine Terminal in Woodland and the Port of Chehalis Regional General Permit #9 for Industrial Development (first of its kind for the Seattle District Army Corps of Engineers). For over 66 years, clients have trusted Gibbs & Olson for their civil engineering and land surveying needs. As you work to make your community a better place, Gibbs & Olson can partner with you to help plan, fund, design and implement your site development, stormwater, transportation, water and wastewater projects. Gibbs & Olson is committed to providing responsive and collaborative project delivery to their clients. They value client relationships, with principals and key personnel involved in day-to-day project management. This ensures clients receive consistent communication and the most qualified level of service. Gibbs & Olson believes positive collaboration occurs through cooperation with open, honest and frequent communication throughout each project. Their port experience includes working with Camas-Washougal, Chehalis, Grays Harbor, Kalama and Longview. To find out more about how Gibbs & Olson can help you, visit their website at www.gibbs-olson.com, email contactus@gibbs-olson.com, or call 360.425.0991.

Since 1974, Hart Crowser has provided geotechnical, environmental, and natural resource services for in-water, waterfront, and land-based projects. Their staff of 110 includes engineers and scientists in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and Hawaii who have completed small- to large-scale projects for ports, municipalities, government agencies, and private businesses. Hart Crowser is committed to assisting their clients in achieving their development

goals, maintaining operations, and meeting regulatory compliance. Their experience includes engineering design and construction oversight, due diligence for property acquisition, maintenance dredging support, contamination assessments and remediation, habitat restoration and monitoring, and environmental permitting and compliance. Please visit www.hartcrowser.com for more information.

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The Merchants Exchange of Portland is a not-for-profit, membership based association operating 24-hours-a-day, seven days a week. In addition to providing 24-hour vessel intelligence, answering service and cargo/vessel statistics, the Exchange also provides extensive association management for eleven client associations. The Exchange is dedicated to being the leading

provider of information and related services to all stakeholders of the Pacific Northwest intermodal transportation system and to support related business interests for domestic and foreign commerce. Established in 1879, the Merchants Exchange was born out of Boss Shenck's Saloon on the Portland waterfront—an early gathering place for the maritime trade. News of ship arrivals was posted by patrons and the establishment became the birthplace of what is now the Exchange. Since that time, the Merchants Exchange has grown and expanded in order to keep pace with the ever-changing maritime trade and advancing technology. The Exchange is an integral part of the maritime industry of the Lower Columbia Region, providing valuable information and services to the maritime and harbor communities. For more information, please visit our website: www.pdxmex.com . Millennium Bulk Terminals-Longview is in the permitting phase for development of a Coal Export Terminal that will revitalize trade along the Columbia River, create family-wage jobs for residents of Southwest Washington and generate millions of dollars in tax revenues that support communities throughout Washington State. Occupying a site previously used as an aluminum smelter in Longview, Washington, Millennium is an operating bulk materials terminal with existing infrastructure that includes a dock, rail storage and developable land.

The mission of the Port of Hood River is to initiate, promote and maintain quality of life and a healthy economy throughout the Port District and the Columbia River Gorge. Hood River is located 60 miles east of Portland, OR, in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. The Port of Hood River owns and operates the Hood River/White Salmon Interstate Bridge, the Ken Jernstedt Airfield, the Hood River Marina, as well as many recreational sites and light industrial/flex space properties. A business locating in the Hood River Port District provides its employees and their families the opportunity to live in a spectacular setting with an exceptional quality of life.

Idaho's only seaport, the Port of Lewiston is the most inland port on the Columbia Snake River System. The Port specializes in intermodal transportation - barge, rail and truck - making it the perfect location for a variety of businesses. Assets range from the region's largest warehouse to the largest inland container crane on navigable waters. Three sites totaling almost 250 acres offer great potential for business development and expansion. Port of Lewiston - the most inland Port on the west coast!

The Port of St. Helens, Oregon lies along 51 miles of the Columbia River in Columbia County, Oregon. The Port has industrial sites available at the Scappoose Industrial Airpark, the Port Westward Industrial Park and many other sites in Columbia County. Easy access to the Columbia River, Portland & Western Railroad and Highway 30 to the Portland metro area make these sites ideal for manufacturing businesses.

Oregon’s Inland Port! The Port of Umatilla; intelligently serving the commercial, industrial, agricultural, recreational, transportation, distribution, domestic and international trade needs of the regional economy. The port district encompasses 12 municipalities within its 3200 square mile jurisdiction. It features two Interstate highways, a major railroad switching yard, and progressive, full service grain, log handling, petroleum, dry and refrigerated container terminals on the Columbia River. Offering hundreds of acres of industrial property for inland distribution, the Port of Umatilla is home to the largest regional distribution center in the State of Oregon. For more information, visit www.portofumatilla.com.

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Jeffrey Ament, PE, Project Manager, Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Jeff Ament is a Project Manager in the Planning, Programs and Project Management Division of the Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. In 1983, he earned a BS degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. Upon graduation he worked for General Dynamics designing test equipment for Stinger Missile System. In 1995 he earned a MS degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering from California State University, Fullerton. Upon graduation he worked for two small consulting firms designing sawmills. Jeff began his career with the Corps in September 2000 as a Structural Engineer in Portland District, performing structural design on projects like the Cougar temperature control tower. Jeff progressed into a Technical Lead position where he led teams that designed and built, among others, The Dalles Spillwall, The Dalles Navigation Lock Miter Gate Replacement, and Foster Adult Fish Facility. Jeff currently serves as a Project Manager leading teams like The Dalles 2016-17 Extended Navigation Lock Outage, and Detroit Temperature Control and Downstream Fish Passage. He is a registered professional civil engineer in the states of Oregon and California and a member of the Structural Engineers Association of Oregon. Doug Clarke, Chief, Civil Works Integration Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Northwestern District

Doug Clarke is the Chief of the Civil Works Integration Division and has been in this position since January 2010. He oversees development, defense, and execution of NWD’s Civil Works Program. He is certified as a Project Management Professional by the Project Management Institute, Level 3 Program Manager in USACE, and has a degree in Civil Engineering. He worked for the Department of the Navy for two years from 1984 through 1986 as a naval architect. He has worked for USACE since 1987, and began working for the Portland District in 1987 in Engineering Project Management. He moved to the Project Management Division in 1989 as a project manager. From 2003 – 2009, Doug served as the Assistant Chief of Planning Programs and Project Management Division and the Chief of Programs and Project Management Branch in Portland District and the District’s congressional liaison. He has worked closely with PNWA and other stakeholders since 2003. Doug is married, with two girls ages 20 and 22.

Nic Ivy, Electrical Engineer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District

Nicholas J. Ivy joined the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, in June 2008 as an electrical design engineer through the Department of the Army intern program. He served as a project manager for two years before returning to electrical design as a small project engineer. In 2016, he became the senior engineer for the District’s electrical design section. Currently, Mr. Ivy is responsible for guiding the electrical designs for the District’s industrial control systems, including those for operating navigation locks and spillways. In addition, he provides technical mentoring for junior engineers and technicians. Other responsibilities include facility assessments, design reviews and recommendations, and construction support.

Mr. Ivy grew up near Rochester, Minnesota. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Walla Walla University (electrical engineering) and a master’s degree from Walden University (systems engineering). He is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Washington and is a licensed foster parent.

2017 PNWA ANNUAL CONVENTION

Robert D. Larson, President, Port of Benton Commission

Robert D. Larson is the President of the Port of Benton Commission and was elected to serve on the Port of Benton Commission in 1994. His previous experience includes over twenty-five years of procurement experience with the United States Atomic Energy Commission and its predecessor Agencies. He was the former Director, Procurement Division, Richland Operations Office, United States Department of Energy, with a staff of 24 employees and was responsible for 250 million dollars of procurement per year. He was the Procurement Manager for six years in a Project office for design and construction of the Fast Flux Test Facility Nuclear Reactor. Commissioner Larson is active in the Benton Franklin Council of Governments, Washington Public Ports Association, Pacific Northwest Waterways Association, Richland Rotary Club and serves as a representative on the Hanford Advisory Board. Commissioner Larson has received his Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Masters in Business Administration and Bachelor of Law. Commissioner Larson is a Colonel in the Army Reserves, a previous commander of the USAR School in Spokane, Washington, and the United States Military Academy (West Point) liaison officer, for recruitment of cadets for the southeast portion of the state of Washington.

Commissioner Larson is married. He and his wife, Shirley, have two children and three grandchildren. He is an avid snow skier and golfer.

Andy Rajala, Upper Snake/Clearwater Resident Engineer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District Andrew Rajala grew up in Ely, Nevada. After high school, he attended the University of Idaho where he received his Bachelors and Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering. After college, he continued his education by achieving his Professional Engineering License, Level II Contracting Certification, Walla Walla District’s Leadership Development Program (Class of 2009), and a Master’s in Business Administration from Bellevue University.

Out of college, Andrew Rajala started as a DA intern in the Walla Walla District. Following a one year internship program, he became a Project Engineer in Construction Branch. He was in this position for four years and served as the Contracting Officer’s Representative on construction and supply contracts at the hydroelectric dams on the Snake River. He was also named the 2011 Northwest Division Construction Engineer of the Year for his efforts on the Lower Monumental Navigation Lock major rehabilitation projects, which included the Lower Monumental Downstream Gate Replacement and the Monolith 15 Wall Repair.

Andrew Rajala has been a Resident Engineer in the Administrative Contracting Office since 2011. In July 2011, Andrew Rajala was made acting Resident Engineer for the Lower Snake and Columbia Resident Office, Walla Walla District. In October 2012, he took an assignment as the Resident Engineer at Kunsan Air Force Base, South Korea. Andrew Rajala worked in South Korea for about three years on infrastructure improvements for the U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Force. In June 2015, Andrew Rajala returned to Walla Walla as the Resident Engineer for the Upper Snake/Clearwater Resident Office.

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Rob Rich, Vice President, Shaver Transportation Rob Rich, originally from Coeur d’Alene ID, started on the river as a deckhand with the former Knappton Towboat Company in 1979. He came ashore later that year in dispatch, and served with the upriver barging department. Rob has been at Shaver Transportation Company since 1986 in the operations and administration departments. He currently is V.P.Marine Services. Mr. Rich is Immediate Past President of the Columbia River Towboat Association (CRTA), Vice President of Pacific Northwest Waterways Association (PNWA), and Vice Chair of Columbia River Steamship Operators Association (CRSOA). He and his wife Amy recently relocated to Woodland, WA.

Mark Sawka, PE, Chief of Design Branch, Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mark Sawka is the Chief of Design Branch in the Engineering and Construction Division at the Portland District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Mark holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Florida in mathematics and a Master's degree from Florida Atlantic University in civil engineering with a focus on structural engineering. He started work for Portland District in 1992 as a structural engineer in the Structural and Architectural Design Section. He was involved in concrete and steel design on many projects, including the Bonneville navigation lock and Olmsted navigation lock in Kentucky. Mark served as the Chief of the Structural and Architectural Design Section from 2006 to 2011 and Chief of Design Branch since 2011. He was a committee member on the Corps-wide Regional Navigation Design Team from 2008 to 2010 and is currently the USACE Northwestern Division liaison to the Inland Navigation Design Center of Expertise in Pittsburgh and Rock Island Districts. Mark has been involved in the long term strategic planning that led to the 2016-2017 extended navigation lock outage. As Chief of Design Branch, he supervises and leads a team of engineers that designed The Dalles navigation lock upstream submersible radial gate, the mechanical hoisting system for the gate, the PLC driven electrical system that controls all lock gates and valves, and the cathodic protection and gudgeon anchors for the downstream gate. Mark is a registered professional civil engineer in the state of Oregon and is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Brian Wolfe, Commissioner, Port of Vancouver

Brian Wolfe was elected to the Port of Vancouver Board of Commissioners in 2005. He also serves on the executive committee of the Columbia River Economic Development Council (CREDC), an organization he helped create, and served as chairman of its Board of Directors from 1983-1994.

Mr. Wolfe operates his own legal practice in Vancouver and has more than 48 years of experience as an attorney. He serves on the General Advisory Committee of the Cascade Technical Academy (formerly the Skills Center), and the Board of Directors of the Southwest Washington Community Land Trust. In addition, he has held leadership positions with the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Clark County, the Clark County Social Services Administration, Identity Clark County, and the Vancouver Dawn Lions Club.

Mr. Wolfe holds a B.S. from Whitworth University in Spokane and earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Willamette University in Salem. Mr. Wolfe represents the Port of Vancouver’s District 1, and his current term expires December 31, 2017.

2018 PNWA Summer Conference

June 25 - 27, 2018

Quality Inn & Suites and Conference Center

Clarkston, WA

Registration available April 16th

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2018 PNWA Mission to Washington DC

March 11 - 15, 2018

Loews Madison Hotel

Registration available December 15th

2018 PNWA Annual Convention

October 10 - 12, 2018

Hilton Vancouver Washington

Vancouver, WA

Registration available August 6th

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Advanced American Construction

Almota Elevator Company

American Waterways Operators

Anchor QEA

Apollo Mechanical Contractors

Barney & Worth

Bell Buoy Crab Co.

Bellingham Cold Storage

BergerABAM Engineers, Inc.

Bergerson Construction, Inc.

BNSF Railway Company

BST Associates

Business Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority

Central Oregon Basalt Products

Central Washington Grain Growers

Clark Public Utilities

Clearwater Paper Corporation

Collins Engineers Inc.

Columbia Basin Development League

Columbia Grain

Columbia River Bar Pilots

Columbia River Crab Fisherman’s Association

Columbia River Pilots

Columbia River Steamship Operators Association

Columbia River Towboat Association

David Evans and Associates

David Miller & Associates, Inc.

Dawson & Associates

Dunlap Towing

East Columbia Basin Irrigation District

Ecological Land Services

EGT, LLC

Foss Maritime Company

Foster Pepper

Franklin PUD

Gibbs & Olson, Inc.

Global Partners LP

Gordon Thomas Honeywell Government Affairs

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock

Hart Crowser, Inc.

HME Construction, Inc.

Idaho Wheat Commission

ILWU Oregon Area District Council

ILWU Puget Sound District Council

Jessie’s Ilwaco Fish

J-U-B Engineers, Inc.

Kalama Export Company

Kiewit Infrastructure West Co.

Lampson International

Landau Associates

Lewis-Clark Terminal Association

Louis Dreyfus Commodities

Marine Industrial Construction

Maul Foster & Alongi

McGregor Company

Millennium Bulk Terminals

Miller Nash Graham & Dunn

Moffatt & Nichol

Morrow County Grain Growers

Normandeau Associates, Inc.

Northwest Grain Growers, Inc.

Northwest Public Power Assoc.

Northwest Seaport Alliance

OBEC Consulting Engineers

OR Public Ports Association

OR Wheat Growers League

Pacific Northwest Farmers Co-op

Pacific Northwest International Trade Association

Parametrix

Parsons Brinckerhoff

PBS Engineering & Environmental

PND Engineers, Inc.

PNGC Power

Pomeroy Grain Growers

Port of Anacortes

Port of Astoria

Port of Bandon

Port of Bellingham

Port of Benton

Port of Camas-Washougal

Port of Cascade Locks

Port of Chelan County

Port of Chinook

Port of Clarkston

Port of Columbia County

Port of Coos Bay

Port of Everett

Port of Garibaldi

Port of Gold Beach

Port of Grays Harbor

Port of Hood River

Port of Ilwaco

Port of Kalama

Port of Klickitat

Port of Lewiston

Port of Longview

Port of Morrow

Port of Moses Lake

Port of Newport

Port of Pasco

Port of Portland

Port of Ridgefield

Port of Royal Slope

Port of Seattle

Port of Siuslaw

Port of Skagit

Port of St. Helens

Port of Sunnyside

Port of Tacoma

Port of Toledo

Port of Umatilla

Port of Umpqua

Port of Vancouver

Port of Walla Walla

Port of Whitman County

Port of Willapa Harbor

Port of Woodland

Puget Sound Pilots

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt

Scoular Company

SDS Tug & Barge

Shaver Transportation Company

Stoel Rives LLP

Summit Strategies

Teevin Bros.

TEMCO

Tidewater

United Grain Corporation

USA Dry Pea & Lentil Council, Inc.

Vancouver Energy

Van Ness Feldman

Wapato Valley Mitigation and Conservation Bank

WA Association of Wheat Growers

WA Council on International Trade

WA Grain Commission

WA Public Ports Association

WA State Potato Commission

Westwood Shipping Lines

Willamette Falls Locks Working Group