After nearly 19 years at the Port of Kalama, Executive
Director Lanny Cawley has announced his retirement, effective March 31.
Cawley, who joined the port as Director of Property
Development and Management/Marketing in 1994, has served as director since
1998. He has an MBA and BS from Portland State University School of Business,
has been a member of numerous port-related groups and associations, including
the Washington Public Ports Association and Pacific Northwest Waterways
Association.
During his tenure, the southwest Washington port saw growth
and economic development in many areas, including the development of a 75 acre
industrial park; construction of 156,000 square feet of industrial buildings;
and completion of road and utility infrastructure improvements.
Cawley also oversaw the acquisition of properties for future
business development and development of recreational facilities; and
development of the North Port heavy industrial site, which includes rail and
the North Port wharf.
“Lanny’s steady leadership and direction of port expansion
and development has significantly enhanced the region’s economic development
and created more jobs at the port,” Port of Kalama Commission President Troy
Stariha said. “His work ethic has not only set an example for us here, but has
had a direct impact on the success of the port over his tenure.”
The Port of Kalama, which has five terminals, is located
about 30 miles northwest of Portland, Oregon and 120 miles southwest of Seattle.
It specializes in bulk commodity exports.
