Everett Names John Carter Chief Financial Officer

After a nationwide search, the Port of Everett has selected Everett native John Carter to fill the chief financial officer (CFO) post left open by the retirement of Karen Clements. 

Mr. Carter is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in Washington State, a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Government Finance Officers Association, and an executive board member of the Northwest Economic Development Council. He received his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Central Washington University. Currently director of finance for the city of Bellingham, where he manages a $250 million budget, he previously spent 18 years as CFO for the Port of Bellingham.

At the port, Mr. Carter will hold the third highest ranking position, reporting directly to Executive Director John Mohr. He will be responsible for the port’s $56 million-plus capital and operating budgets, its investment portfolios, risk management, bond issuance, and overseeing information technology. 

As CFO, he will also participate in union negotiations, lead staff efforts for the state and federal audits, and manage the port’s industrial development corporation. He also has the opportunity to serve as the treasurer and auditor for the port’s financials if appointed by the Port Commission. His first day on the job will be August 12. 

"John comes to the port highly recommended for his abilities to blend financial management with strategic planning and investments," said Mr. Mohr. "We have numerous opportunities at the Port of Everett, but these opportunities take strategic financing plans and analysis to realize. John is the right person to help us navigate this growth period, while still maintaining the high financial standards that we have earned over the past 15 years."

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