Kalama Appoints New Executive Director

Mark Wilson will become executive director of the Port of Kalama on April 1. He is currently the port’s deputy director and will replace Lanny Cawley, who is retiring next month after 15 years as chief executive.

During his 30 years as a Kalama port employee, Mr. Wilson has managed numerous projects, including Spencer Creek Business Park, a mixed-use commercial and light industrial facility. He also was responsible for the planning and construction of infrastructure at the 75-acre Kalama River Industrial Park and the remodeling of the port's grain terminal.

"Mark has helped lead the port's growth and expansion, real estate purchases, improvement projects, relationship with the city, and our ability to maintain and develop the Columbia River to leverage our position as deep draft port," said Port Commissioner President Troy Stariha. "We believe that with Mark's leadership the port will continue to serve the region as a significant economic development hub."

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