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PORTSIDE
Port of EVERETT WINTER 2022
SEAPORT HELPING CLEAR RESTORING 350+ ACRES OCEANGATE TAKES MORE
SUPPLY CHAIN BACKLOG P.3 OF SALMON HABITAT P.10 DEEP DIVES TO TITANIC P.11
powering
through the
pandemic
Norton Terminal Targets
Fall 2022 Opening to
Support Supply Chain
First Retail, Restaurants
Break Ground at
Fisherman’s Harbor
Developer Selected for
Second Phase of
Waterfront Place
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In This Issue
Message from the CEO 3 Economic Report
As we head into year three of the pandemic, rest Seaport investments support supply chain relief;
Larsen roundtable; 2021 cargo snapshot
assured that the Port and its facilities will con-
tinue to support our region’s critical economic 4 PUBLIC ACCESS
2022 events; winter attractions; boat
recovery efforts and provide a stable force of
launch dredging, restroom rebuild
employment for Snohomish County. The Port’s
strategic, forward-thinking $89 million budget 5 marina
Fuel dock grant award; recognizing long-
for 2022 keeps job-producing and quality-of-life Lisa Lefeber time slipholders; new Monkey Fist Market
projects moving forward so we are ready to thrive in Port CEO
the eventual recovery. 6/7 Waterfront Place
LPC West selected as Millwright District
developer; first Fisherman’s Harbor retail,
Similar to 2021, 2022 is stacking up to be another year of great progress for the restaurant pads break ground; Schuster
Port, as we complete numerous projects spanning from the working waterfront Group to build restaurant row, wine walk
to the destination waterfront. The Port’s capital budget is aimed at growing 8/9 SEAPORT
and diversifying the economy through Seaport investments to put the former Norton Terminal update, Everett named
Kimberly-Clark mill site back into job-producing use with development and strategic seaport; Governor Inslee visits
opening of the new Norton Terminal (see page 8) and furthering the creation 10 Environment
of a new mixed-use waterfront community at Waterfront Place with con- Blue Heron Slough update; Bay Wood shoreline
struction starting on new buildings for the coming “restaurant row” and “wine restoration awards and site redevelopment
walk,” as well as public infrastructure to support future phases of commercial, 11 Real estate
retail, residential and public spaces in our Millwright District (see pages 6-7). Port tenant OceanGate makes underwater
Together, these critical investments will help stabilize a strained supply chain, history with consecutive Titanic dives
while providing enhanced quality of life for County residents. The Port will also 12 Workforce Development/Education
continue its efforts to enhance the environment and public access by complet- Filling skills gap in Snohomish County; WSU
ing the Blue Heron Slough salmon habitat restoration project and opening new robotics at Marina; maritime exhibit update
waterfront trails at the coming Bay Wood Business Park (see page 10). 13 Community
BEST partnership; PAWS wildlife center; ILWU
For me, I am looking forward to 2022 being a year of unification, not polariza- gives back this holiday season
tion; and hope rather than fear. I hope for healing, not only in the economy, but
14 Port briefs
socially. And I hope for a transition back to “normal.” I am extremely proud of 2022 budget; Port communications recognized;
our Commission’s leadership, the wonderful staff we have here at the Port, and Mukilteo waterfront planning begins
all we have been able to accomplish over the course of this pandemic. A tran- 15 employee focus
sition back to “normal” will allow both our businesses and workforce to have Remembering Port employee Rick Adams;
Quilt of Valor for Bachman; employee news
clarity. This clarity is vital to economic investment, prosperity and growth.
Your Port Commission COMMISSION MEETINGS
The Port Commission meetings are held in hybrid format
with an in-person or virtual option via the Zoom video
conferencing platform. Meetings take place the first and
second Tuesday of each month at noon at the
Port of Everett’s Waterfront Center,
1205 Craftsman Way, in the Blue Heron Room.
The public is encouraged to participate.
David Simpson Tom Stiger Glen Bachman
PORT SIDE TEAM
This issue of the Port Side was written and
District 1 District 2 District 3 produced by the Port’s Public Affairs Department
and printed by DCG ONE.
Cover image: A southwest facing view of the Port
COMMISSIONer SIMPSON Join us! Next COMMISSIONER
commission news
of Everett’s new “frozen fountain” illuminated tree
at Pacific Rim Plaza in Fisherman’s Harbor with
re-elected, Sworn In CORNER on Feb. 15 spectators enjoying the new winter feature.
In a virtual ceremony on Jan. 5, You’re invited to join us at the Port’s
2022, Port Commissioner-elect next Commissioner Corner, a virtual
PORT OF EVERETT
1205 Craftsman Way; Suite 200
David Simpson was officially community engagement program, set PO Box 538, Everett, WA 98206
sworn into service to continue for 5 – 5:30 p.m. Feb. 15 via Zoom. The Phone: (425) 259-3164
representing the citizens of program will provide a brief update on E-mail: publicaffairs@portofeverett.com
Web: www.portofeverett.com
Port District 1. Simpson was Seaport operations with Marine Termi-
re-elected in November 2021 to nals Director Walter Seidl. CONNECT WITH US!
a six-year term. RSVp @ Portofeverett.com/commissionercorner
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ECONOMIC REPORT
SUPPORTING OUR
SUPPLY CHAIN
HOW PORT OF EVERETT’S RECENT SEAPORT INVESTMENTS
ARE HELPING CLEAR REGIONAL SUPPLY CHAIN BACKLOG
Gridlock in the global supply chain brought on, in part, by the
pandemic has led to extended wait times, labor shortages and literal
boatloads of cargo waiting to get into seaports across the U.S., with
West Coast ports among the hardest hit.
Today’s crisis has made recent capital investments at the Port of
Everett Seaport even more valuable, as shippers look to alternative
ports like Everett to move goods to market.
In January 2021, the Port celebrated completion of its $57 million South
Terminal modernization, adding another full-service berth to support
larger ships and heavier cargo. The project strengthened the 700-foot
CARGO SNAPSHOT
133 572k
wharf, acquired and relocated two Post-Panamax container cranes from
the Port of Los Angeles to the dock, and upgraded dock electrical.
The upgrade positioned Everett as one of the only ports of its size on
the West Coast with Post-Panamax cranes, and as a result, the dock has Port calls in 2021; nearly Short tons moved in 2021,
been in continuous use since opening. Ship calls have more than doubled 40 more ships than 2020 more than double 2020
over previous years, and the Port has seen exponential growth in
containers, which directly translates into jobs. The Port moved more than
20,000 containers in 2021, up from just over 3,800 in 2020. Supporting
congestion relief and handling the container surge we are seeing today
would not be possible without the new South Terminal cranes.
“We continue to see an overflow of ships and cargo, but not just in the
traditional way with diverted container ships,” Port of Everett Chief
Operating Officer Carl Wollebek said. “What we are seeing is shippers
using non-traditional vessels to carry containers. Some are purchasing
new containers in China and hiring heavy lift or bulk ships to carry
them. This method seems to be working, helping provide a path to
circumvent some of this congestion.”
20k 400
Containers moved in 2021,
up from 3,875 in 2020
%
Increase in container
volume over last year
In addition to containers, the Port also saw an increase in traditional
cargo in 2021, including breakbulk, energy, machinery, manufacturing,
forest products and agriculture cargoes.
The Port’s pre-planned $100 million Mills to Maritime initiative now
underway to build the new 40-acre Norton Terminal has customers
chomping at the bit. The new maritime facility, which is on target to
open in fall 2022, is expected to add 950 jobs to the community in
addition to about 800 temporary construction jobs (see page 8).
Congressman Larsen hosts Supply chain ROUNDTABLE
On Nov. 19, 2021, the Port of Everett helped move American made prod-
was pleased to host U.S. Congress- ucts to foreign markets, and help
man Rick Larsen’s roundtable on the alleviate port congestion along the
supply chain. The timely conversation West Coast.
allowed the opportunity to showcase
how Port of Everett investments in DID YOU KNOW? An estimated 90% of the
Everett’s seaport infrastructure have world’s goods are transported by sea.
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PUBLIC ACCESS
2022 PORT OF EVERETT
Events CALENDAR WATERFRONT WINTER WONDERLAND
feb. seattle boat show
4-12
New ‘Frozen Fountain’
lights up Pacific Rim Plaza
MAR. 27 Everett Half Marathon Have you seen the new 35-foot illuminated
“frozen fountain” at Pacific Rim Plaza? The
sculpture, on display next to Hotel Indigo,
APR.16- TALL SHIP adventures made its debut at the Port’s annual Holiday on
MAY 2 the Bay tree-lighting on Dec. 3. Working with
Seattle-based Visionart, the Port designed the
APR. 23 MARINA & Jetty Island
CLEANUP DAY one-of-a-kind piece to look like a fountain that
has frozen into the shape of a tree. LED chaser
APR. 30 Snohomish WOMEN’S RUN
5K RUN/WALK
lights line all four tiers of the fully recyclable
structure so the “ice” appears to drip. Enjoy the
display each holiday season from Thanksgiving
MAy 1 MS WALK to Chinese New Year. Visitors are encouraged to
walk through the largest of its metal archways
May- food truck Wednesdays and take photos. Share your memories with us
aug. @riverside business park on social media using #portofeverett.
june firefighter challenge New Seasonal Ice Rink ‘Pacific Ice’
10-12
added more winter fun
JULY 4 ROCK THE FOURTH CONCERT That’s a wrap on the first annual season of
Pacific Ice, the new outdoor community ice
JULY 5- JETTY ISLAND DAYS rink at Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place. The
SEPT. 5 real ice rink at the Port’s Pacific Rim Plaza in
front of the Jetty Bar & Grille ran Dec. 3 - Jan.
JULY 15- SAIL-IN CINEMA OUTDOOR 31, seeing thousands of kids and adults alike
AUG.19 MOVIES (FRIDAYS) for open skate sessions, skating lessons and
holiday events. We want to thank rink operator
JULY 21- WORKING WATERFRONT Blue Line Sports & Entertainment and Pacific Ice
AUG.11 HARBOR TOURS (thursdays)
presenting sponsor Tulalip Tribes for bringing
JULY 30- TALL SHIP adventures this new winter recreation program to life!
AUG.21
july 14- music at the marina
aug.18 (Thursdays)
Jetty Landing BOAT LAUNCH maintenance
DREDGING, restroom rebuild now underway
SEPT.17 SALMON FOR SOLDIERS Two highly-anticpated projects have commenced at the Jetty Landing Boat
Launch. First up, Port contractor American Construction Company mobilized on
site in early January to begin necessary maintenance dredging at the launch. The
AUG. FRESH PAINT ARTS FESTIVAL
20-21 $1 million project, expected to continue thru the in-water work window of Feb. 15, is
removing up to 41,000 cubic yards (CY) — equivalent to about 4,000 dump trucks
AUG. 27 WHEELS ON THE WATERFRONT loads — of river sediment impeding facility use and access at low tide. The Port was
CAR SHOW also granted emergency authorization to expand its dredging footprint to remove
another 9,000 CY to create a connector channel through a growing sandbar that
SEPT. MUKILTEO LIGHTHOUSE has formed between the launch and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers maintained
9-11 FESTIVAL
Snohomish River channel to ensure critical emergency access.
SEPT. EVERETT COHO DERBY
24-25 Rebuild of the Jetty Landing restroom also started
in early January. The nearly 50-year-old facility is
OCT. 8 WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S being replaced to meet modern-day demands. Port
contractor Burton Construction will first demolish
the existing structure and prepare the site for the
DEC. 3 HOLIDAY ON THE BAY new modular building. The new restroom is expected
to be complete in spring 2022. Sani-cans will be
available during construction.
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A big thank you to the City of Everett and Snohomish County for
their funding partnership on these projects.
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MARINA
Port receives $5.3M grant to replace aging fuel dock
The Port’s fuel dock is an essential County Sheriff’s and tribal partners will
element to Everett’s working and also benefit from an upgraded fuel dock
recreational waterfront. as they, too, refuel their vessels at the
Marina to support critical emergency
Our U.S. Navy partners next door response in the area.
rely on the Port’s facilities to refuel
smaller naval assets, including Built in the 1980s, the 40-year-old
security boats. facility is in need of reconfiguration and
upgrades. Additionally, in its current
Not only will the upgraded fuel location near Central A Dock, strong
dock continue to serve a critical currents create challenges for refueling
function for the Navy, but the at low tide.
The Port of Everett has been awarded facility also fuels recreational
a $5.3 million federal grant to help fuel and commercial boating. The Port of The project, in design with KPFF
national defense. Everett is the largest public marina on Engineers, is set to kick off this spring
the West Coast with 2,300 slips and 10 starting with the relocation of the
The Department of Defense’s Office of guest docks. Thousands of slipholders, upland fuel tanks. The fuel dock will stay
Local Defense Community Cooperation visiting boaters, a range of recreational open through construction, as the new
awarded the grant through its Defense and commercial fishermen, tourism facility will be built east of the current
Community Infrastructure Pilot Program. operators, and commercial vessels like location. The new 500-foot dock will
Funding will be used to offset the $8.8 the Hat Island Ferry also fuel up here. also be able to accommodate larger
million price tag to reconfigure and vessels. The existing fuel dock will be
rebuild the Port’s aging Marina Fuel The U.S. Coast Guard, City of Everett demolished and removed once the
Dock in 2022. Police and Fire Departments, Snohomish new one is operational.
Couple moors sailboat at the NEW! Monkey fist market
Opens in Marina Village
Port of Everett Marina for 41 years
Bonnie and Pete Wolcott are what we
A new boater-focused marketplace is
now open at Marina Village. Monkey
like to call “legacy boaters” — they Fist Market, located at 1724 West
moored their sailboat at the Port of Marine View Drive, Suite 140, Everett, is
Everett Marina for 41 years. a combination convenience store and
gift shop serving patrons of the Port of
Since 1980, the Lake Forest Park couple
Everett Marina.
docked their 27-foot Erickson at the
South D-dock near Anthony’s Homeport. You can now pick up convenience
In December 2021, they officially hung up items like soda, chips, candy bars,
their sails and sold their vessel. Above: The Wolcott family on their sailboat at
the Port of Everett Marina. nuts and even ice. Or swing in to find
the perfect one-of-a-kind gift, such
“I don’t know any other port more convenient,” Pete Wolcott said, as the Port
as nautical decorations and locally
of Everett Marina makes for a great jumping-off point to explore the Puget
made artwork.
Sound. The Wolcotts would set sail nearly every weekend. They liked to take
overnight trips to the San Juan Islands and Vancouver Island. A favorite visit Owner Khristina Hernandez, who also
was to the Butchart Gardens near Victoria, B.C. operates Sol Food restaurant and the
commercial linen service Marimba
Pete, a retired electronics technician for NOAA, now spends his time gardening
Cleaners, named the marketplace
at Edmonds Lutheran Church and walking at least 15,000 steps per day. Bonnie,
after the sailor’s knot that looks like a
who was a secretary for state Department of Aeronautics, decided she’s done
monkey’s bunched paw.
enough sailing in her lifetime.
Hernandez is planning to increase her
While they may have sold their sailboat, the Wolcotts can still enjoy boating.
offerings by adding concierge services
They own two rowboats: a 14-foot Whitehall named “Mike” and an 18-foot
to the more than 2,300 boaters that
Chamberlain dory called “Scud.” Pete built “Mike;” “Scud” was his father’s.
moor at the Marina, including laundry,
Whenever they miss the water, Pete and Bonnie can take out the rowboats.
vessel checks and grocery delivery.
“On behalf of our team here at the Port of Everett, I would like to extend our She hopes Monkey Fist will become a
deep appreciation to the Wolcotts for being exceptional long-term slipholders hub for Everett boaters, liveaboards
and for choosing our Marina as their home port of choice for so many years,” and hobbyists alike.
Port of Everett Chief of Marina Operations Jeff Lindhout said.
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WATERFRONT PLACE
Port Commission Selects LPC West to
Develop Second Phase of Waterfront Place
Above/below: Conceptual renderings provided as part of LPC West’s proposal to establish the design look, feel and general scope; final designs
and development placements to be determined and refined as the Port begins working with LPC West on final concept.
On Dec. 6, 2021, the Port of Everett LPC West is the West Coast arm of “LPC West is incredibly excited to
Commission selected LPC West as the Lincoln Property Company — one partner with the Port of Everett on
private development partner to build of the largest diversified real estate the continued revitalization of its
out the next phase of commercial, retail services firms in the United States exceptional waterfront location,” J.P.
and residential spaces at Waterfront with headquarters based in Dallas, Harlow, Senior Vice President of LPC
West said. “We again look forward
Place, authorizing an exclusive Texas, and local offices throughout the
to working with RIOS, a best-in-class
negotiating agreement to establish a region, including its Seattle location.
architect when it comes to designing
long-term ground lease to bring the The company represents projects a cohesive live/work/play community.
nearly 10-acre Millwright District to life. throughout Washington, Oregon, The Millwright District will be a vibrant
California and Idaho, and is responsible community on the waterfront, and a
The announcement follows a nationwide for a portfolio of more than 33 million hub for new residents and businesses.”
search for a quality and experienced sq. ft. of commercially developed,
developer to take on the largest mixed- managed and/or leased properties. The parties are working on a ground
use phase of Waterfront Place, featuring lease, followed by design and
thousands of square feet (sq. ft.) of “LPC West comes with the highest permitting with construction to begin
retail and commercial, and hundreds of of recommendations and has proven in the 2023 timeframe.
multi-family housing units. experience in delivering quality
mixed-use projects that honor
the vision and history of the
The Millwright District communities they are developing
The Millwright District is devoted to in,” Port of Everett CEO Lisa Lefeber
establishing a waterfront employment hub, said. “We are so excited to hit
supporting office users with surrounding the ground running with our new
destination retail, residential and public partners to bring jobs and additional
spaces. The site’s long and cherished vibrancy to the waterfront.”
history will be infused into the District’s
The Millwright District represents
design by way of architectural elements,
the second phase of public-private
street names and more, paying tribute to
development within the Port’s 65-
an area that long ago supported a booming
acre, 1.5 million sq. ft. mixed-use
lumber and shingle mill industry. A focal
Waterfront Place project. It builds on
point of the District is a “workman’s
the momentum and more than $150
clocktower” designed to resemble a
million in investment in the project
smokestack and inspired by the Dey Time
to date with the new developments
Register that mill workers used to punch
at Fisherman’s Harbor, including
in and out each day. Other features include
the new 266-unit Waterfront Place
the Timberman Trails, comprised of four
Apartments and 142-room Hotel
connecting courtyards, and Champfer
Indigo, the coming “restaurant row”
Woornerf, a “living street” to support events
and destination “wine walk,” public
like festivals and pop-up markets.
spaces and more.
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WATERFRONT PLACE
Port of Everett, Schuster Group
Strike Deal to Develop New
Destination Retail, Restaurants
The Port of Everett is entering into a long-term ground lease with The
Schuster Group, under a related LLC affiliate, to build and operate up
to 44,431 square feet (sq. ft.) of new commercial retail and restaurants
at Waterfront Place. The Schuster Group is a nationally recognized and
award-winning Puget Sound developer known for its quality work in Above: Community members, Port staff and project partners
restaurant, retail, multi-family and mixed-use developments. gathered on Nov. 8, 2021 to break ground at the future site of
Fisherman Jack’s and South Fork Bakery.
The deal for Waterfront Place includes development of the two Port
Gardner Landing buildings at 1710 West Marine View Drive to begin First Phase of Fisherman’s Harbor
in early 2022. The 6,500 sq. ft. project is set to house the future
Woods Coffee, with the balance of the site anticipated to house Retail, Restaurants Break Ground
Sound2Summit — a new tap room expansion for the Snohomish-based The Port of Everett broke ground in November 2021 on
brewery. Both spaces offer expansive outdoor patio space. two new retail buildings, bringing restaurants and offices
to Fisherman’s Harbor — the first phase of the Port’s 65-
Six additional sites are identified in the agreement for future
acre Waterfront Place mixed-use development.
development, including four parcels in and around Fisherman’s Harbor
(A1, A6, A7, A12), and two sites in Marina Village. These parcels create
The work builds out about 8,600 square feet (sq. ft.)
the Port’s new “restaurant row” at Fisherman’s Harbor and new
of the expected 26,000 sq. ft. of retail and restaurants,
destination “wine walk.”
plus expansive outdoor patio space, slated for
Below: An aerial diagram showing the various parcels programmed for development in this district.
development at Waterfront Place in the next couple of years.
One building (A8), near the Port’s Pacific Rim Plaza,
will house the new Asian-inspired Fisherman Jack’s
restaurant and South Fork Bakery. The other building
(A17), west of Hotel Indigo, will develop a building
for the Everett-based offices for Bellingham Yachts,
Freedom Boat Club and Waterline Boats. Businesses
are expected to open in 2022-2023.
Both buildings are being constructed by Redmond-
based Kassel & Associates. Seattle-based architectural
firm Cushing Terrell designed the buildings, in
coordination with Waterfront Place engineering firm
PND Engineers. Timber-themed designs pay homage to
“We’ve been closely following the Port’s plans for Waterfront Place and the site’s historic mill town roots.
we believe they have turned this location into the premier north-end
destination,” Holly Gardner, President of The Schuster Group said. “We
are excited to be a part of this transformation and are curating a mix of
local wineries, distilleries and breweries, complimented by renowned
local restaurants, to create a one-of-kind waterfront experience.”
The Port’s strategic investment in Waterfront Place is transforming the
face of Everett, creating a destination where you can do five things
year-round — eat, drink, sleep, work and recreate. In total, the project
is adding 1.5 million sq. ft. of new mixed-use, representing more than
$550 million in public/private investment.
More than $150 million has been invested in the first phase of Waterfront Place Apartments
development to date, creating a proven market with strong demand. Now Pre-Leasing Second Building
Recent projects include the new Waterfront Place Apartments — the
Waterfront Place Apartment’s second building, The Carling, will be
first ever housing in the history of the waterfront — with 266 units,
welcoming new residents this spring and is actively pre-leasing for
the new 142-room Hotel Indigo, new public spaces including a fully
one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment homes. The 266-unit, two
connected esplanade, a dock walk, the new Pacific Rim Plaza and
building project — featuring The Sawyer to the north (opened May 2021)
splash fountain, public infrastructure and more.
and The Carling to the south — allow you to live on Everett’s waterfront
for the first time in its history. The apartment homes are situated in the
“The level of interest we are seeing to bring these new commercial
heart of Waterfront Place in Fisherman’s Harbor — the community’s
spaces online is extremely encouraging and a testament to the quality
go-to gathering place with an expansive esplanade, restaurants and
project we have established here at the waterfront,” Port of Everett
retail and views of the marina, bay and mountains.
CEO Lisa Lefeber said. “This forward momentum, paired with the
Schuster deal, sets us up to deliver at least one building per year for full Book a tour today! Visit waterfrontplaceapartments.com.
build out in five years.”
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SEAPORT
NORTON TERMINAL COMING SOON
With the global supply chain challenges
surging, the Port of Everett is
transforming the former Kimberly-Clark
mill site into a new 40-acre sustainable
maritime hub — dubbed Norton
Terminal — to meet the current and
future business demand.
The $36 million Norton Terminal
Development & Model Toxics Control
Act (MTCA) 3rd Interim Action Cleanup
project, situated between the Port’s
international Seaport and Naval Station
Everett, broke ground in July 2021. It is
of Ecology that integrates final physical
cleanup of the site with redevelopment.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
the cornerstone of the Port’s more than Since breaking ground at Norton
A comprehensive environmental
$100 million Mills to Maritime initiative Terminal last summer, the first phase of
investigation was completed at the site
that sets out to enhance the movement the two-part project has since wrapped.
prior to the redevelopment, and areas
of commerce with additional cargo This phase had Port contractor SRV
with the highest levels of contaminants
laydown capacity, restore family-wage Construction complete initial preparation
in soil and groundwater have been
jobs, better position Everett’s facilities work to ready the site for development.
cleaned up.
to aide in regional economic recovery This included importing more than
and cargo diversification, and create a Installation of a low permeability 50,000 cubic yards of clean crushed rock
sustainable site into the future. pavement cap over a majority of the material to construct a preload pad over
site is required to cover any remaining six acres for site settlement.
The work at Norton Terminal is being
soil contamination and improve
conducted under a cleanup agreement The project’s second phase kicked
groundwater quality. The cap, which
with the Washington State Department off in fall 2021 with Port contractor
doubles as the marine cargo terminal,
Strider Construction mobilizing to the
provides permanent environmental
site. To date, work has focused on site
controls and a new state-of-the-art
preparation, including site grading
stormwater treatment for the first time
and the capping of existing utilities.
in the property’s history to protect the
You can’t have a big-league health of Puget Sound.
Next, crews will install new site utilities,
including the new stormwater treatment
economy with little-league system. Following this, the preload
“This project is mission critical not
infrastructure. That’s why only to the environment, but to the material will be removed, graded, and
economic vitality of our community, compacted in preparation for asphalt
its so important that this the working waterfront and all of paving. The project will be completed
with the pavement installation, creating
project is going forward, Snohomish County,” Port Commission
the final dual cap/terminal, and a few
President David Simpson said. “With
its why the Port of Everett ships stacked up along the West Coast working site structures. The terminal is set
to open in fall 2022.
is one of the pillars of the and no end in sight, the additional
space can’t come soon enough.”
economy of the region. Questions? Concerns?
Call the Port of Everett’s 24/7
Rick Larsen Construction Hotline at
U.S. Congressman (425) 388-0269 or e-mail us at
publicaffairs@portofeverett.com.
The project is funded in part by
a $17.75M federal BUILD grant
administered through MARAD and a
$7.65M Ecology MTCA grant.
restoring jobs. strengthening economy. TEMPORARY
CONSTRUCTION JOBS 950 DIRECT, INDIRECT &
INDUCED JOBS
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STRATEGIC
SEAPORT
EVERETT DESIGNATED FOR MILITARY SUPPORT
The Port of Everett is pleased to Surface Deployment and
announce in September 2021 it was Distribution Command’s
notified by the U.S. Department 833rd Transportation
of Transportation Maritime Battalion, headquartered
Administration (MARAD) of its formal at Joint Base Lewis-
designation as a Strategic Commercial McChord.
Seaport by the Commander, Military
Surface Deployment and Distribution “Everett is, and
Command (SDDC). always has been, a
military town,” Port
The new title makes Everett one of Commissioner Tom
only 18 Strategic Commercial Seaports Stiger said. “We are
nationwide — five of which are proud of the relationship Above: In July 2021, the Port of Everett Seaport handled its largest
positioned along the West Coast. we have with the military shipment to date in partnership with the 833rd Transportation
Battalion, offloading 850+ pieces of U.S. Military equipment used to
Department of Defense. support a joint military training exercise in South Korea.
Strategic Seaports support the It’s a strong one that
deployment of U.S. Armed Forces in dates back to WWII,
times of war, contingency, national when our shipping additional berths, equipment and
emergency and disaster. With this terminals were taken over to support cargo laydown to support more
designation, the Port must maintain a shipbuilding operation for the Navy. commercial military shipments.
readiness and be prepared to meet Today, just like then, we are committed
the military’s needs with short notice, to supporting our national security.” The Port’s efforts to recruit on-site
while minimizing disruption to commercial and military-approved
commercial services and commerce. Recent Seaport investments, including shipyard Everett Ship Repair also
the now complete $57 million South supports this effort by ensuring the
The Port already operates as a key Terminal modernization and the ability to service military assets right
support facility for neighboring coming $36 million Norton Terminal here in Port Gardner Bay, keeping our
Naval Station Everett, and regularly development, further enhance our region efficient and competitive.
partners with the U.S. Army Military support of military movements with
GOVERNOR VISITS PORT OF EVERETT Below: Gov. Jay Inslee tours the Norton Terminal
construction site with Port leadership and the project
TO SEE NORTON TERMINAL PROGRESS team to see state MTCA funds at work.
In September 2021, Gov. Jay Inslee this critical environmental cleanup
stopped by the Port of Everett and transform the former mill site into
Seaport to check out the progress a new maritime hub. This project is
being made on the Port’s Mills to a prime example of how responsible
Maritime project at Norton Terminal. environmental stewardship can
The visit included a tour with Port go hand-in-hand with sustainable
Commission Tom Stiger, Port CEO maritime development to strengthen
Lisa Lefeber and the project team and diversify our economy and create
to show how we are using over $7.6 new jobs, while also protecting the
million in state funding to complete health of Puget Sound.
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ENVIRONMENT
PORT’S BLUE HERON SLOUGH RESTORING
OVER 350 ACRES OF SALMON HABITAT
The Port of Everett and partner Port partner Wildlands and contractor
Wildlands are almost done restoring Dungeness are developing a mosaic
more than 350 acres of saltwater estuary of channels, marshes, mudflats, and
habitat at its Blue Heron Slough project riparian areas, which will be reconnected
on Spencer Island. to riverine and tidal influences by
Blue Heron Slough, in the lower breaching the existing dike.
Snohomish River Estuary, is already The 2005 Snohomish River Basin Salmon
Above: A heron rookery with many nests can be
home to deer, coyote, ducks, frogs, owls, Conservation Plan identifies the Blue found at the heart of the Blue Heron Slough site.
cougars and its namesake, blue heron. Heron Slough as key to salmon recovery,
which will greatly benefit our area orcas. absorbed during flood conditions, and
Next year, experts expect salmon to
greenhouse gas carbon capture at a
quickly return to this newly restored The project is designed to restore
higher rate than forest lands — this will
estuary habitat located between Union critical habitats for threatened species
help build a more resilient community
and Steamboat sloughs. of salmon, steelhead and bull trout — it
and ecosystem.
Spencer Island was cleared, diked and reconnects an off-channel rearing and
refuge habitat for the fish. A total nine Blue Heron Slough also doubles as a
drained for agriculture around 1880. Most
miles of channels will be restored. mitigation bank to expedite economic
recently, Blue Heron Slough was the
development in the area.
location of Biringer Farm, renowned for Not only will Blue Heron Slough
its strawberries. benefit salmon and other wildlife, but Wildlands and Dungeness are on
it provides other important benefits target to breach the agricultural dike in
The goal of the $20 million project is
as well, including but not limited to summer 2022, flooding the land so that
to restore the 353-acre slough near
the mouth of the Snohomish River — water quality improvements through salmon can take up residency there.
currently drained and diked land — to its wetland filtration, reduced flooding by
natural estuarine condition. providing more space for water to be LEARN MORE @ PORTOFEVERETT.COM/BHS
BLUE HERON
SLOUGH HABITAT 353 25+ 9 MILES
Acres of salmon Plant & animal species Of intertidal channels
BY THE NUMBERS habitat being restored that call the slough home added for fish passage
CLEANED UP BAY WOOD SITE BRINGING JOBS #1
Development to bring a new 13-acre West Marine View Drive, is expected to
waterfront job complex to the Port’s former create up to 300 direct jobs, 1,000 indirect
Bay Wood site is now underway. jobs and generate $330,000 a year in state
and local taxes.
At completion of the Port’s shoreline
restoration and habitat enhancements The Port has been in the process of
project at Bay Wood last spring, a Purchase cleaning up this site for several years with BAY WOOD INDUSTRY RECOGNITION
and Sale Agreement with Bay Wood the Department of Ecology (Ecology), and The Port’s Bay Wood restoration
Industrial, LLC was finalized to bring light most recently prepared the site for this has earned industry recognition
industry and jobs back to the site after development by cleaning up the upland with two awards for innovation in
sitting vacant for nearly 30 years. shoreline and restoring habitat using an providing economic, environmental
Ecology cleanup grant. and community benefit. The
The $30 million development project,
located west of Legion Memorial Park on The Port’s work prepared the site for project earned an Award of
development, cleaning up the property and Distinction from the American
increasing the developable acreage through Association of Port Authorities
a shoreline buffer reduction. The site will also — the organization representing
bring a new nature trail along the restored ports across the nation — as well as
shoreline to open in 2022 — providing an Engineering Excellence Award
public access to the site for the first time in from the American Council of
its history. Engineering Companies.
10 | PORTSIDE WINTER 2022REAL ESTATE
DIVING TO
TITANIC
YOU CAN TRAIN TO DIVE IN A 5-CREWMEMBER SUBMERSIBLE
WITH PORT OF EVERETT-BASED OCEANGATE
Port of Everett-based
Titan is the only
submersible in the
world that can carry
five crewmembers to
Images: Wreckage of the Titanic documented
from inside OceanGate, Inc.’s Titan submersible Titanic depths
during the inaugural expedition. Photos
courtesy of OceanGate Expeditions.
Stockton Rush said. “The walls of who piloted the first dives to the Titanic
the officer’s quarters have fallen and during OceanGate Expeditions’ inaugural
the promenade deck continues to 2021 expedition. “We need to find a
In 2022, OceanGate Expeditions will collapse bit by bit.” way to do more research in the ocean,
embark on its second annual Titanic and diving to the Titanic is the first step
Expedition, 110 years after the sinking of In addition to the shipwreck, expedition toward that goal. The Titanic is the tip of
the iconic ship. crewmembers will work with respected the iceberg in terms of exploration.”
researchers to help document the
The expedition is part of the first multi- marine biology of the area. There are
year effort to document the important numerous sea life species that make the
maritime heritage site that lies 12,800 Titanic wreck site home.
feet below the surface of the Atlantic
Ocean. OceanGate Expeditions will The 2022 expedition is equipped to
use the Cyclops-class submersible document the wreck of the Titanic with
called Titan. To reach that depth, Port 4K video, sonar mapping, and ultra-
of Everett tenant OceanGate, Inc. high-resolution images.
designed and built the five-crewmember
submersible, Titan, in collaboration Titanic Expeditions are designed to
with NASA, Boeing, ElectroImpact, and support groundbreaking ocean research Above (left to right): OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush,
Hypersizer. Titan is the only submersible and exploration. Citizen explorers can Port Commissioner Tom Stiger, OceanGate Operations
Manager Ryan Stalkfleet, OceanGate Media Specialist
in the world that can carry five support the Titanic Expedition by Emily Gilbert, and Port Commission President David
crewmembers to Titanic depths. joining the crew as Mission Specialists. Simpson tour OceanGate, Inc.’s Titan submersible at the
Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place in November 2021.
Each Mission Specialist must be
The Titanic Expedition will continue physically capable and pay a training
to capture the current state of the and mission support fee of $250,000.
Titanic in more detail than ever before. This fee supports the complex mission BECOME A TITAN MISSION SPECIALIST
This data will help researchers better and required training. Just like space If you are interested in joining the
exploration is benefiting from private expedition crew as a Mission Specialist
understand the rate and process of
funding, so too can ocean exploration. and diving to the Titanic in 2022,
decay that is occurring so that they can
contact OceanGate Expeditions at
estimate how much longer the wreck is Each team of six Mission Specialists
contact@oceangateexpeditions.com or
likely to be recognizable. will join the expedition for one mission,
by phone at (425) 595-5017.
which includes eight days at sea.
“The wreck will be around for centuries, LEARN MORE @
but there’s evidence of it decaying,” “There’s great interest in exploring the OCEANGATEEXPEDITIONS.COM/TITANIC
OceanGate Expeditions President Titanic,” OceanGate founder Rush said,
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WSU-Everett students test
mini subs at the marina
Mechanical engineering students from
Washington State University’s Everett
campus took a field trip to the Port
of Everett Marina in November 2021
to test launch their mini submarines
Apprentice program helps address off the Jetty Landing Fishing Pier.
The group included 21 students split
skills gap in Snohomish County into two remote operated vehicle
(ROV) teams: One tested a sensor
housing unit on ROV 1, and another
A new program aims to address a the continued prosperity of workers checked out a robotic arm added to
skills gap in the workforce before it and our region,” Port Commissioner ROV 2. Both submarines, for which
poses a risk to the local economy. The Glen Bachman said. “This program the students designed prototypes to
Port of Everett has launched its new emphasizes the importance of on-the- improve underwater inspection, were
Apprenticeship Participation Program job training and encourages contractors submerged in the Snohomish River for
to help bridge the growing divide for to invest in the future workforce.” their test runs which had them driven
skilled labor in the construction industry up and down, back and forth, left and
right here in Snohomish County. Through this program, the Port will right through the water via X-box vid-
look to boost youth awareness of eo game controllers.
The program encourages contractors trade-skill careers in construction.
and subcontractors to hire apprentices College isn’t the only way to find Noah Thomsen of Mukilteo is the team
who are residents of the County — who employment opportunities, but that’s leader of the sub with the robotic arm.
are registered with the Washington State the message students have been Michelle Fouard of Marysville leads the
Apprenticeship and Training Council getting for at least a generation. team with the housing unit designed
(WSATC) — for all Port public works for turbidity and Ph sensors. The
contracts totaling $1 million or more. As Baby Boomers continue to retire,
field trip was part of WSU-Everett’s
thousands of jobs are left unfilled.
engineering design class led by
Contractors are encouraged to An estimated five workers leave the
Xiaopeng Bi, program coordinator and
recruit their workers from the construction industry for each one who
professor of mechanical engineering.
Sno-Isle Skills Center in Everett, enters it.
Regional Apprenticeship Pathways
in Marysville, and the Tulalip Tribe’s This labor shortage means construction
TERO Vocational Training Center — all companies can’t find enough roofers,
of which provide a clear educational plumbers, electricians, carpenters, and
pipeline to an apprenticeship. concrete masons. These jobs are critical
to moving economic opportunities and
“A highly skilled workforce is essential key projects forward in Snohomish
for enhanced economic growth and County and beyond.
NEW maritime exhibit takes shape at snohomish “This amazing expansion project is being made
possible as a result of many partnerships.
County’s expanding Imagine Children’s Museum Imagine’s longstanding relationship with the
A tugboat has officially docked at The $25 million expansion, now under
Port in delivering playful learning program-
Imagine Children’s Museum in down- construction, includes two floors of
town Everett. The model tug, deliv- new exhibit galleries and a multipur- ing and exhibits is a perfect example.”
ered in October 2021, is part of a new pose floor with space for eating and — nancy johnson, executive director of imagine children’s museum
interactive maritime exhibit — Import, events. The new maritime space will
Below: The model tug being lifted into the museum in
Export, Our Port — coming soon to the showcase Everett’s very own interna- fall 2021. Mukilteo-based Edge Concrete built the tug,
Museum as part of its multi-million- tional seaport, highlighting vessels that which also made the “dino dig” and treehouse on the
dollar capital expansion. museum’s rooftop.
serve it and the larger role ports play in
moving goods around the globe. Kids
The Port is proud to contribute will have the chance to play captain
$100,000 toward the exhibit as an
and take the helm of the 20-foot model
opportunity to expand community
tugboat, while an artist mural will offer
engagement and educate museum
views of Everett’s iconic working wa-
visitors, kids and adults alike, about
terfront. Activities around the tug will
the critical importance of seaports in
complement this learning opportunity.
our everyday lives.
12 | PORTSIDE WINTER 2022COMMUNITY
Port of Everett expands partnership
efforts to end human trafficking
In January 2022, in observance of Human Trafficking
Awareness Month, the Port of Everett joined cities,
counties, transit authorities, airports and seaports across
Washington and beyond to combine forces to prevent
human trafficking with the Not Alone campaign — the
first-ever statewide initiative to encourage victims of
human trafficking to seek help.
Not Alone was conceived and launched in Washington state by Rebekah Covington, a
survivor of human trafficking and Corporate Relations Manager at BEST (Businesses
Ending Slavery and Trafficking), to raise awareness about human trafficking and help
victims and survivors self-identify and get connected with services by calling the
Port partners to build
National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or texting 233733 (BEFREE). new PAWS Wildlife Center
“When people are trafficked, they feel isolated and with an inability to leave the The Port of Everett is committed
situation,” Covington said. “To create this campaign, we prioritized input from people to the rescue of marine animals in
with the lived experience of trafficking. People experiencing trafficking will see signs distress in Snohomish County.
that speak directly to them to give them hope that they are not alone — there is a
PAWS Wildlife Center is looking to
way out of whatever terrible situation they are in.”
establish a new animal hospital to
Twenty-six partner organizations have hung multilingual signage in English, Spanish, address the needs of sick, injured or
Russian, Chinese (Mandarin), Korean, Vietnamese and Somali throughout the state, orphaned wildlife.
including transit facilities, buses, terminals, restrooms, airport and seaport facilities
As Snohomish County grows, the
and buildings serving vulnerable populations.
demand for PAWS’ help grows as
“We are pleased to continue partnering with BEST and other ports in our region to well. The number of calls for PAWS
stay vigilant and help protect those who are most vulnerable,” Port of Everett CEO assistance, education and advice has
Lisa Lefeber said. “As an active seaport that serves a critical link in our regional, increased by 75 percent in the last
national and global transportation networks, it’s important to do what we can to five years.
support these crucial efforts underway to end human trafficking in the maritime
The Port and PAWS have forged
industry. Our plan is to train 100% of our staff in 2022 through BEST’s Ports to
a new partnership, executing a
Freedom training program to recognize the signs of human trafficking.”
Memorandum of Understanding
Everett was the second Washington port to partner with BEST on its new Ports to in January 2022, solidifying a
Freedom training back in December 2020 to train all seaport and security personnel. commitment to work together on
The nationwide training is specifically designed for the maritime industry to help this project to address the health and
educate employees on prevention and identification of human trafficking. The well-being of wildlife here.
Port recently re-affirmed its commitment to this crucial program, executing a new
PAWS cares for thousands of wild
three-year partnership agreement with BEST to expand training to all employees
animals each year, 70 percent of
throughout all Port business lines.
which are aquatic species such as
harbor seals, river otters, great blue
Everett maritime workers give back this holiday season herons and endangered sea birds.
In December 2021, the labor union representing Everett’s dockworkers — the Many of these animals are found on
International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 32 — donated more the beaches in Mukilteo, Everett and
than 300 wrapped gifts to Hawthorne Elementary School, bringing cheer to the Port Gardner peninsula. After
18 families and a total of 44 children in Everett. ILWU Local 32 also helped put rehabilitation at the PAWS Wildlife
holiday dinners on the table this year, donating more than 100 turkeys and hams Center, they are then released back
to local charitable organizations. to the wild to the locations where
they were found.
“The members of ILWU Local 32 are
committed to making a difference in our The new PAWS Wildlife Center will
community,” President of ILWU Local be located on 25 acres in Clearview
32 Mark Hoekendorf said. “These are and will vastly increase PAWS’ ability
difficult times for some families, and we to care for more wild animals now
will be here to continue to support them and into the future.
in whatever ways possible.”
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Port Commission adopts $89 MILLION 2022 budget
The Port of Everett Commission adopted an $89 million 12.3%
2022 operating and capital budget in November 2021 that
18.5%
Sources of Funds
continues to implement the vision of a vibrant and balanced 5.8%
18.5% Terminals
working waterfront.
13.2% Marina
5.6%
Projects that advance the Port’s Strategic Plan include 3.7% Properties
13.2%
4.5%
construction of the new Norton Terminal at the former 36.4% Grants / Contributions
Kimberly-Clark mill site, continued mixed-use development at 4.5% Sale of Property
Waterfront Place, restoration of the Blue Heron Slough salmon 3.7%
5.6% Debt Issuance
habitat, and maintenance dredging and the addition of a new
5.8% Property Tax
restroom at the Jetty Landing Boat Launch. 36.4%
12.3% Reserves
The plan assumes nearly $35 million in expenditures,
combined with $53.7 million in capital investment, which
Uses of Funds
14.3%
includes spending about $16.8 million toward environmental
remediation and public access projects. 14.3% Terminals
7.2%
The budget includes a property tax levy amount of $5.2 7.2% Marina
1.9%
million, which equates to about 5.8% of the Port’s total budget 1.9% Properties
and is a one percent increase from 2021. Because the valuation 5%
5% Administration
.7%
of the Port District has increased, the Port’s levy rate falls a bit 60.4% .7% Public Access
to less than 22 cents per assessed $1,000 home value. 10.5%
10.5% Debt Service
View the Port’s 2022 Citizen Budget Guide for full budget 60.4% Capital Investment
details at www.portofeverett.com/budget..
Port earns top Lighthouse Award second year in a row Port of Everett to start
The American Association of Port Authorities
(AAPA) — the unified and collective voice of
waterfront planning for
the seaport industry across the Americas — mukilteo properties
has awarded the Port of Everett with the 2021 The Port of Everett is committed to a
Lighthouse Award for Overall Communications revitalized Mukilteo waterfront.
Excellence for its Crane Campaign.
Partnering with the City of Mukilteo
The multi-year public outreach initiative and other property owners, the Port
started out following the 1,177 nautical-mile is kicking off a public outreach and
journey of the Port’s two new container planning effort to define the future
cranes from Los Angeles to Everett in vision for its undeveloped Mukilteo
an engaging and innovative way, and shoreline properties, including the
then building on that effort to keep the former NOAA site to be transfered
community-informed and engaged from back to the Port.
delivery of cranes to the docks to putting
The Port has hired NBBJ, an
them into service as part of the Port’s $57 Above: Port Commissioners Glen Bachman
(left) and Tom Stiger (right) with Port architecture, planning and design
million South Terminal modernization. CEO Lisa Lefeber (middle) accept
AAPA’s 2021 Lighthouse Award of Overall firm, to begin initial phases of the
This is the second year in a row the Port has Communications Excellence at the 2021 waterfront planning effort that will
AAPA Annual Convention in September.
been recognized with the AAPA Award for include community engagement
Overall Excellence recognizing success in communications among seaports across throughout 2022 to help inform the
the nation with comparable public relations and marketing budgets. In 2020, the vision for the sites.
Port received the top AAPA honor for its Next 100 campaign. That public outreach
A key deliverable of this work will
initiative engaged the community to develop a the vision for the 100-year-old
be to identify guiding principles for
organization’s next decade and resulted in a community-informed Strategic Plan.
the redevelopment that ensure the
In 2021, the Port also took home two more communications awards; an Award of character and community priorities
Excellence (1st place) for the Port’s redesigned website and an Award of Distinction be maintained with any development.
(2nd place) for the Port’s new Environmental Sustainability & Stewardship brochure.
14 | PORTSIDE WINTER 2022EMPLOYEE FOCUS
Port remembers LONGTIME marina “You were
maintenance Leadman Rick Adams worth it”
Port of Everett
He was the primary purchaser for Commissioner
Marina Operations and helped Glen Bachman has
manage many marina projects, been honored with
from access control systems to a Quilt of Valor. A
float installations. Vietnam War vet, Bachman was presented the
red, white and blue quilt in November 2021.
“Rick was a big part of our marina It was pieced by Marilou Weir and quilted by
and Port family,” Port of Everett Linda Keefer of the Quilts of Valor Foundation.
Marina Operations Director Jim A Quilt of Valor handmade quilt is awarded to
Weber said. “He was very bright, military service members or veterans who have
skilled, hardworking, and had an been touched by war. The quilt says, “Thank
attention for detail. He was always you for your service and sacrifice in serving our
Former Port of Everett employee someone we could count on to nation.” Bachman’s go-to response when he is
Rick Adams passed away in do his best and do it well, and his thanked for his service — “You were worth it.”
October 2021 after a years-long efforts are part of the marina’s
battle with cancer. Learn more about the Quilts of Valor program
many successes. He was a good
@ www.qovf.org.
friend and co-worker and is very
Adams, who retired in 2018 as much missed.”
a marina maintenance leadman,
worked at the Port for more
Congratulations to the Port of
than 34 years. He was hired in
Adams also served as the shop
steward of the International
Everett’s LONG-TIME EMPLOYEES,
1985 as a marina security officer, Longshore and Warehouse Union New Hires and Recent Promotions!
then transitioned to the marina (ILWU) Local 32A for about 20
maintenance team, working as years, supporting many contract
Service awards:
a journeyman before he was negotiations and union topics. 30 Years | Al Jacobsen
promoted to maintenance lead. Congratulations to Al Jacobsen,
He often volunteered at the who celebrated his 30 years
During Adams’ time at the Port, annual Wheels on the Waterfront of service in 2021! Jacobsen
he oversaw many of the marina’s Classic Charity Car show on the started at the Port in 1991 and
maintenance and operational Everett waterfront benefiting has worked his way up and
needs, including maintaining all the Providence Regional Cancer now serves as a Supervisor/
the marina equipment such as Partnership. He’d judge the cars, Leadman in the Marina Operations
travelifts, boats and truck fleet. trucks and bikes. Deptartment. Jacobsen continues to do an
excellent job managing and maintaining the
PORT STAFF RAISE FUNDS Adams even entered his 1978 Ford marina and upland facilities. He is very skilled
IN HONOR OF RICK ADAMS Bronco into the show one year. in all areas of the marina operation and the
Port Team is very fortunate to have him!
Through the Port of Everett’s
annual United Way campaign,
“He always had a new truck of
in November 2021, Port staff some type — his last truck was a 20 Years 10 Years
Ford Raptor,” Weber said. “He had Ginger Kriehn Paul Hagglund
raised $2,000 to contribute
toward the Providence Regional everything from lifted Jeeps to Maija Lampinen
Ford pickups. He had a few muscle
15 Years Catherine Soper
Cancer Partnership. Fundraising Pat Hoskins
included a pie auction and the cars, too, but mainly trucks.”
opportunity to put a pie in the
Phil Poling 5 Years
face of Port leadership, including
Brandon Whitaker Tami Mitchell
When he wasn’t at the Port,
Port of Everett CEO Lisa Lefeber Adams enjoyed working on his
(below). The contribution was
cars, cooking good meals, and New Hires: Promotions:
in honor of the late Rick Adams; Sara Bruestle Ashley Bisset
taking road trips with his family Copywriter/Content Engineering & Planning
beloved co-worker and friend.
over the mountains. Specialist Coordinator
TJ Colebourn Megan Kellington
Maintenance Apprentice 3 Administration Executive
Adams leaves behind a wife and Assistant
Adam Moore
daughters, a family of coworkers Maintenance Apprentice 4 Jake Kirschner
and a legacy at the Port. Andrew Osborne Environmental Management
Specialist
Marina Operations
Representative
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