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20 Feb

Port of Olympia Selects New Executive Director

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Veteran leader Alexandra “Alex” Smith has been chosen as the Port of Olympia’s new executive director, the port announced Feb. 13. Smith, who beat out more than 30 candidates for the top job to lead the Washington seaport, previously served as the port’s environmental programs director before working for the Washington Department of Natural Resources, according to news reports. The port praised Smith’s “forward-thinking approach” and “her commitment to sustainability and fostering economic development.” “We are excited to welcome Alex Smith as the new executive director of the Port of Olympia,” port Commission Chair Bob Iyall said in a statement.…

06 Feb

Port of Olympia Names Executive Director Finalists

Karen Robes MeeksNews, News Briefs, PMM Online Newsgibboney, newsmakers, olympia

The Port of Olympia has narrowed its search for a new executive director from 34 candidates to four finalists, the port announced Jan. 30. The successful candidate would succeed former Executive Director Sam Gibboney, who departed last year. The port commission and a subcommittee panel are expected to conduct final interviews on Feb. 6 with Thurston County Community Planning and Economic Development Director Joshua Cummings, Public Policy and Economic Development Consultant Anthony Hemstad, City of Olympia Economic Development Director Michael Reid and Alexandra Smith, who served as an environmental programs director at the port, according to The Olympian, a local…