Port People: Portland (OR), San Francisco

Portland (OR): Ken O’Hollaren Named Port’s Marine Marketing Director

Ken O’Hollaren
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The Port of Portland has hired Ken O’Hollaren to spearhead its marine marketing efforts, starting Monday, March 20, 2017.  

Mr. O’Hollaren previously served successively as executive director of the ports of Longview and Port Angeles, and brings more than 25 years of experience in the maritime industry to the role.

Additionally, Mr. O’Hollaren served as the chair of the Interstate Columbia River Improvement Project, responsible for the project to deepen the Columbia River shipping channel. He is also a past chairman of the American Association of Port Authorities.

"We are excited to have Ken’s ideas and expertise as we look to grow our strong position as an auto and bulk gateway and set a new vision for business activity at Terminal 6," said Keith Leavitt, the port’s chief commercial officer. "Ken is a highly regarded leader in the Pacific Northwest marine port sector."

San Francisco: Michael J. Martin to Join the Port as Deputy Director of Real Estate and Development 

Michael J. Martin
Photo/Port of San Francisco

Michael J. Martin will be joining the Port of San Francisco as deputy director of real estate and development, effective May 8, 2017.

In that capacity, he will be responsible for the strategic oversight of the port’s portfolio of real estate assets and development along the 7½ miles of San Francisco’s waterfront that extends from Fisherman’s Wharf to Bayview/Hunters Point. He will manage all aspects of the port’s property, multi-tenanted portfolio of commercial, industrial, and retail properties and provide high-level direction on strategic real estate and development initiatives, goals and objectives.

Mr. Martin has worked for the City and County of San Francisco for 15 years, most recently since 2011 for the Office of Economic and Workforce Development. Earlier, he held management positions at the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and the City Attorney’s Office. Prior to his tenure with the city, Mr. Martin worked in the private sector for law firms focusing on real estate asset management negotiations and municipal financing transactions from 1998 to 2002.

Mr. Martin holds a JD (with honors) from The George Washington University Law School and a BA degree in Economics (Magna Cum Laude) from the University of Notre Dame.

"Michael will be a strong asset to our hard-working management team," said Port Executive Director Elaine Forbes. "His extensive knowledge and expertise in a wide range of complex citywide projects and initiatives aimed at making the waterfront a vibrant and sustainable place will be invaluable as we implement large and small scale development projects, while navigating rising sea levels and seismic infrastructure improvements along the waterfront. Michael has the strategic judgement required to lead the revitalization of the port’s unique waterfront assets and inspire a hardworking and creative team."