By Mark Edward Nero
Ken O’Hollaren, the ex-CEO of the Port of Longview and former executive director of the Port of Port Angeles, is on the move again. He has been hired to lead the Port of Portland’s marine marketing efforts, the port announced March 20.
“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,” the Port of Portland’s chief commercial officer, Keith Leavitt, said in a statement. “Ken is a highly-regarded leader in the Pacific Northwest marine port sector.”
O’Hollaren was the executive director of the Port of Longview until retiring at the end of 2012 after nearly 25 years in the position. He was brought on at the Port of Port Angeles as interim executive director in July 2013 and was later named to the position permanently. He resigned after two years, citing a desire to spend more time with family.
O’Hollaren also previously served as chair of the Interstate Columbia River Improvement Project, the plan to deepen the Columbia River shipping channel, and is a past chairman of the American Association of Port Authorities.
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Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Port of Port Angeles Head Stepping Down
By Mark Edward Nero
After being in the position for just two years, Ken O’Hollaren is stepping down as executive director of the Port of Port Angeles, he announced Oct. 26.
At the end of the Port Commission’s most recent meeting, O’Hollaren said he will be leaving the helm on Dec. 31. Being closer to his grandkids and an opportunity in the private sector were given as his reasons for leaving.
O’Hollaren, who retired at the Port of Longview at the end of 2012 after a 32-year career, was brought on to be the Port of Port Angeles’ interim executive director in July 2013. His hiring came about after the sudden resignation of Jeff Robb in June 2013, with health issues cited as the reason.
At the time of his hiring at Port Angeles, O’Hollaren still lived in Longview, which is about a three-and-a-half hour drive from Port Angeles. He said he and his wife, Denise, plan to make their new home in Clark County, Washington in 2016.
“Ken’s leadership, his dedication to our mission and his unwavering passion for doing what is right helped set the stage for our next level of success, Port Commission President Jim Hallett said. “Ken brought a sense of perspective that allowed our staff and commission to work collaboratively on addressing today’s issues and preparing for tomorrow’s opportunities.
The Commission has said it will take some time to develop a plan for hiring a new executive director and will share the plan with the public in the weeks ahead. The port’s current deputy director, Karen Goschen will serve as the interim executive director during the transition period.
“It’s been a privilege to serve the port as executive director, and particularly to work alongside an exceptionally capable staff,” O’Hollaren said. “My successor will have the good fortune of having that same privilege.”
After being in the position for just two years, Ken O’Hollaren is stepping down as executive director of the Port of Port Angeles, he announced Oct. 26.
At the end of the Port Commission’s most recent meeting, O’Hollaren said he will be leaving the helm on Dec. 31. Being closer to his grandkids and an opportunity in the private sector were given as his reasons for leaving.
O’Hollaren, who retired at the Port of Longview at the end of 2012 after a 32-year career, was brought on to be the Port of Port Angeles’ interim executive director in July 2013. His hiring came about after the sudden resignation of Jeff Robb in June 2013, with health issues cited as the reason.
At the time of his hiring at Port Angeles, O’Hollaren still lived in Longview, which is about a three-and-a-half hour drive from Port Angeles. He said he and his wife, Denise, plan to make their new home in Clark County, Washington in 2016.
“Ken’s leadership, his dedication to our mission and his unwavering passion for doing what is right helped set the stage for our next level of success, Port Commission President Jim Hallett said. “Ken brought a sense of perspective that allowed our staff and commission to work collaboratively on addressing today’s issues and preparing for tomorrow’s opportunities.
The Commission has said it will take some time to develop a plan for hiring a new executive director and will share the plan with the public in the weeks ahead. The port’s current deputy director, Karen Goschen will serve as the interim executive director during the transition period.
“It’s been a privilege to serve the port as executive director, and particularly to work alongside an exceptionally capable staff,” O’Hollaren said. “My successor will have the good fortune of having that same privilege.”
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Port Angeles Exec Hire Now Official
By Mark Edward Nero
The hiring of former Port of Longview head Ken O’Hollaren as the new executive director at the Port of Port Angeles is now official. The hiring was approved during the Port Angeles board’s March 11 meeting, and goes into effect April 1.
He was the only candidate interviewed for the job.
O’Hollaren, who had been serving as the board’s interim executive director since last August, is to be paid $145,000 annually, which is nearly $10,000 more than O’Hollaren earned during his last year at the Port of Longview in 2012 and $7,000 more than his predecessor at Port Angeles made.
O’Hollaren takes the place of previous executive director Jeff Robb, who resigned under odd circumstances last June, but temporarily remained on the payroll in a newly-created position.
O’Hollaren, who retired at the Port of Longview at the end of 2012 after a 32-year career, was brought on to be the Port of Port Angeles’ interim executive director in July 2013. His hiring came about after the sudden resignation of Robb in June 2013, with “health issues” cited as the reason.
However, immediately after the resignation, the three-member commission appointed Robb to the newly-created position of director of environmental affairs, a job paying the same salary as when he held the executive director post.
Port Commissioner John Calhoun eventually revealed that Robb was given the job because the port feared the potential of a lawsuit over a dysfunctional relationship between Robb and senior staff members.
Robb later announced his retirement.
O’Hollaren, who still lives in Longview, which is about a three-and-a-half hour drive from Port Angeles, says he and his wife plan to relocate to an area closer to work. He is expected to receive up to $10,000 in relocation costs from the port.
The hiring of former Port of Longview head Ken O’Hollaren as the new executive director at the Port of Port Angeles is now official. The hiring was approved during the Port Angeles board’s March 11 meeting, and goes into effect April 1.
He was the only candidate interviewed for the job.
O’Hollaren, who had been serving as the board’s interim executive director since last August, is to be paid $145,000 annually, which is nearly $10,000 more than O’Hollaren earned during his last year at the Port of Longview in 2012 and $7,000 more than his predecessor at Port Angeles made.
O’Hollaren takes the place of previous executive director Jeff Robb, who resigned under odd circumstances last June, but temporarily remained on the payroll in a newly-created position.
O’Hollaren, who retired at the Port of Longview at the end of 2012 after a 32-year career, was brought on to be the Port of Port Angeles’ interim executive director in July 2013. His hiring came about after the sudden resignation of Robb in June 2013, with “health issues” cited as the reason.
However, immediately after the resignation, the three-member commission appointed Robb to the newly-created position of director of environmental affairs, a job paying the same salary as when he held the executive director post.
Port Commissioner John Calhoun eventually revealed that Robb was given the job because the port feared the potential of a lawsuit over a dysfunctional relationship between Robb and senior staff members.
Robb later announced his retirement.
O’Hollaren, who still lives in Longview, which is about a three-and-a-half hour drive from Port Angeles, says he and his wife plan to relocate to an area closer to work. He is expected to receive up to $10,000 in relocation costs from the port.
Friday, February 28, 2014
Port of Port Angeles Picks New Top Exec
By Mark Edward Nero
Former Port of Longview Executive Director Ken O’Hollaren has been chosen to fill the same role at the Port of Port Angeles. During its Feb. 25 business meeting, the Port of Port Angeles Commission publicly confirmed that it wishes to hire O’Hollaren to permanently take the place of previous executive director Jeff Robb, who resigned under odd circumstances last June, but remained on the payroll in a newly-created position.
O’Hollaren, who retired at the Port of Longview at the end of 2012 after a 32-year career, was brought on to be the Port of Port Angeles’ interim executive director in July 2013. His hiring came about after the sudden resignation of Robb in June 2013, with him citing “health issues” as the reason.
However, immediately after the resignation, the three-member commission appointed Robb to the newly-created position of director of environmental affairs, a job paying the same salary as when he held the executive director post.
Port Commissioner John Calhoun later revealed that Robb was given the job because the port feared the potential of a lawsuit over a dysfunctional relationship between Robb and senior staff members.
A formal vote on O’Hollaren’s hiring is expected to come during the board’s March 11 meeting. If hired, he would be paid $145,000 annually, which is $7,000 more than Robb made in the job, and nearly $10,000 more than O’Hollaren made during his last year at the Port of Longview.
Former Port of Longview Executive Director Ken O’Hollaren has been chosen to fill the same role at the Port of Port Angeles. During its Feb. 25 business meeting, the Port of Port Angeles Commission publicly confirmed that it wishes to hire O’Hollaren to permanently take the place of previous executive director Jeff Robb, who resigned under odd circumstances last June, but remained on the payroll in a newly-created position.
O’Hollaren, who retired at the Port of Longview at the end of 2012 after a 32-year career, was brought on to be the Port of Port Angeles’ interim executive director in July 2013. His hiring came about after the sudden resignation of Robb in June 2013, with him citing “health issues” as the reason.
However, immediately after the resignation, the three-member commission appointed Robb to the newly-created position of director of environmental affairs, a job paying the same salary as when he held the executive director post.
Port Commissioner John Calhoun later revealed that Robb was given the job because the port feared the potential of a lawsuit over a dysfunctional relationship between Robb and senior staff members.
A formal vote on O’Hollaren’s hiring is expected to come during the board’s March 11 meeting. If hired, he would be paid $145,000 annually, which is $7,000 more than Robb made in the job, and nearly $10,000 more than O’Hollaren made during his last year at the Port of Longview.
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Former Longview Exec Hired at Port of Port Angeles
Former Port of Longview Executive Director Ken O’Hollaren,
who retired at the end of 2012 after more than three decades on the job, is
back, but this time at the Port of Port Angeles.
On July 29, the Port Angeles Port Commission unanimously
voted to hire O’Hollaren as the port’s interim executive director. He’s
expected to start the week of Aug. 5.
According to commission President Jim Hallett, O’Hollaren
will earn roughly $11,500 a month for about six to nine months while the port
seeks a permanent executive director.
O’Hollaren’s hiring is the latest twist in an odd, ongoing
saga surrounding the executive director job. Jeff Robb resigned from the
position June 24 citing health reasons, but was immediately rehired by the
three-member commission as director of environmental affairs, a newly created
position for which he’s scheduled to earn the same salary as when he held the
top executive job.
Port Commissioner John Calhoun later revealed that Robb was given
the job because the port feared the potential of a lawsuit over a dysfunctional
relationship between Robb and senior staff members.
The handling of Robb’s resignation and immediate rehiring
has drawn the ire of local, regional and state watchdog groups, including the Washington
Coalition for Open Government, which on July 22 sent the commission a letter
chastising it for its actions and petitioning for the removal of Robb from the
environmental affairs director post.
O’Hollaren, until his retirement, had been the
longest-tenured port director in Washington state, and one of the
longest-tenured maritime executives on the West Coast. He joined the Port of
Longview as assistant operations manager in 1980, and was its executive
director from January 1988 through December 2012.
At the Port of Port Angeles, he will technically be a
contractor during his several-month tenure, with the port obtaining his
services through Seattle-based executive search firm Waldron & Co.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Port of Longview Director Official Retirement Date Confirmed
Port of Longview Executive Director Ken O’Hollaren, who
announced in December 2011 that he would be retiring the following year, now
has an official departure date: Dec. 31.
O’Hollaren, who joined the port as assistant operations
manager in 1980, has been its executive director since January 1988, making him
the longest-tenured port director in Washington state, and one of the
longest-tenured maritime executives on the West Coast.
On July 18, the three-member Port of Longview Commission
voted to hire Geir Kalhagen, the general manager for the Pacific Northwest
office of Tidal Transport and Trade, as the port’s new chief executive.
Before joining Tidal Transport and Trade in June 2010,
Kalhagen spent 15 months as an operations manager with Grieg Star Shipping;
from December 2007 to January 2009 he was an operations manager with Star
Forest Carriers PTE Singapore.
Since September, O’Hollaren has been assisting Kalhagen in
making the transition to his new role, but port officials confirmed last week
that O’Hollaren would be departing at the end of the year.
Port officials have said the port commission plans to recognize
O’Hollaren’s tenure during its Dec. 14 meeting.
