Welcome from your PNWA President Welcome to our 2019 Annual Convention. It’s fitting that we’re gathering and celebrating PNWA’s 85th anniversary here in Vancouver. Fort Vancouver was the Pacific Northwest’s original and foremost trading station, and the furs shipped from here often found their way across the Pacific Ocean to China. The Pacific Northwest is still one of North America’s key gateways to the Pacific Rim, and we still rely on our rivers and ocean to power our economy, in many different ways. It’s always a great pleasure to connect with representatives of so many industries and organizations who share that common bond. PNWA continues to be a respected voice for our diverse interests in our region and the nation’s capital, including the ten new members who joined us in 2019. Our funding and policy priorities remain at the forefront of agency and Congressional leaders’ deliberations. Industry analysts, the news media and– increasingly – the general public are also becoming more aware of the critical importance of our coastal, deepwater and upriver infrastructure, and of PNWA’s role in advocating for these projects. The number of reporters who sought PNWA’s perspective on the recent Bonneville navigation lock outage, for example, demonstrates our reputation. It’s been my great honor and pleasure to serve these past two years as your PNWA President. Thank you all for your support and guidance. I leave you in Dave Harlan’s capable hands, but you know I’ll always remain involved! Enjoy the conference, Rob Rich, Shaver Transportation President, PNWA Kristin Meira Executive Director (503) 234-8556 (direct) [email protected] As PNWA’s Executive Director, Kristin Meira leads the association’s work with Congress, federal agencies and regional decision makers on transportation, trade, energy and environmental policies and projects. She joined the PNWA team in 2002. Kristin moved to Portland in 2000 after spending five years on Capitol Hill in Washington DC, where she worked for U.S. Senator Patty Murray and U.S. Senator Bill Bradley. Her political experience also includes work as a legislative assistant for a N.J. State Assemblyman, briefing aide to N.J. Governor Jim Florio, and work on several campaigns around the nation. Kristin serves on the following boards and committees: Harbors & Navigation Committee of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), Freight Committee for the City of Portland, WSU Freight Policy Transportation Institute Advisory Committee. Kristin has a BA with a dual major in Political Science/History and a double major in English from Rutgers University. She makes her home in Happy Valley, Oregon. PNWA STAFF PNWA Dena Horton Government Relations Director (503) 234-8553 (direct) [email protected] Dena Horton joined the PNWA team in September 2019. She brings significant federal and regional experience and a deep knowledge of the issues and projects in PNWA's portfolio, having served as Senator Maria Cantwell's Southwest Washington Outreach Director for over five years. Dena was also a project manager for over seven years for PNWA member Normandeau Associates, and served as a district representative for former Congressman Brian Baird for over four years. Dena earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science from Gonzaga University, and completed master's degree coursework in Public Affairs at Washington State University - Vancouver. She is also a General George C. Marshall Public Leadership Award Recipient, graduate of Leadership Clark County, and has a long record of volunteer service in her community. Horton lives in Vancouver, Wash. She enjoys traveling, wine tasting, and cooking and she is a proud cat mom and Packers fan! Scott Clemans Communications Director (503) 234-8551 (direct) [email protected] Scott Clemans joined PNWA in August 2019 to lead the planning and implementation of communication efforts for and with PNWA members, and work to increase relationships and communication with the news media and broader public. He brings over 15 years of professional communications experience to PNWA, including as a public affairs specialist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Army Reserve, as well as telecommunications and software companies. Scott earned a master’s degree in Communications from Portland State University, a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Willamette University, and certification as an Army journalist and public affairs specialist from the Department of Defense’s Information School. He is also a FEMA-certified Advanced Incident Information Officer, and active in the Public Relations Society of America and International Association for Public Participation. Scott lives in Vancouver, Wash., with his wife and two daughters. Randi Besser Office Manager (503) 234-8550 (direct) [email protected] Randi Besser joined PNWA in January 2019. She assists the PNWA membership and staff, plans PNWA events, and manages bookkeeping. She has extensive administrative and event planning experience. Randi graduated from the University of Illinois with a BS in Elementary Education. She is the proud mom of two sons and makes her home in Portland, Ore. 2019 PNWA ANNUAL CONVENTION W EDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9TH ~ All events in the Fort Vancouver Ballroom unless otherwise noted ~ 1:00 pm Welcome to the 2019 PNWA Annual Convention Rob Rich, Shaver Transportation & President, PNWA Kristin Meira, Executive Director, PNWA AGENDA 1:15 pm Welcome to Vancouver! Julianna Marler, CEO, Port of Vancouver USA 1:30 pm PNWA Advocacy Update Kristin Meira, Executive Director, PNWA Dena Horton, Government Relations Director, PNWA 2:00 pm Weaponizing Section 401 of the Clean Water Act Brien Flanagan, Lawyer, Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt 2:45 pm Break 3:00 pm U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Commanders Panel Beth Coffey, Interim Programs Director, Northwestern Division Lt. Col. Christian Dietz, Commander, Walla Walla District Col. Aaron Dorf, Commander, Portland District Amy Reese, Operations Division Chief, Seattle District 4:15 pm PNWA 2019 Legislator of the Year Rep. Dan Newhouse, Washington’s 4th Congressional District PNWA Gala Reception & Awards Ceremony 5:00 - 7:00 pm * Lewis & Clark Ballroom 2019 Walter H. Evans Memorial 2019 Distinguished Service Awards Award Debbie Bone-Harris Tom McCollough Jerry Oliver Don Mann Les Reardanz Bruce Reed THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10TH AGENDA ~ All events in the Fort Vancouver Ballroom unless otherwise noted ~ 8:30 am Breakfast & Presentation: Navigating the CRSO Elliot Mainzer, Administrator, Bonneville Power Administration 9:30 am Working Together for our Rivers Jaime Pinkham, Executive Director, Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission 10:15 am U.S. Wheat Trade - Protecting Our Markets in Times of Uncertainty Steve Wirsching, Vice President and Director, West Coast, U.S. Wheat Associates 11:00 am Break 11:15 am PNWA Member Panel Ann Gravatt, Federal Affairs and Policy Manager, Port of Portland Jim Kuntz, Executive Director, Port of Chelan County 12:00 pm Luncheon & Guest Speaker Panel: PNWA Consultants Share Their Expertise Duncan Greene, Partner, Van Ness Feldman Tom McCollough, Vice President, and Sally Fisher, Senior Project Manager, Moffatt & Nichol 1:30 pm US-China Trade War/Impacts to Washington State Spencer Cohen, Senior Economist, Community Attributes Inc. 2:15 pm Beer Tasting & Discussion of a Local Beverage’s Northwest Supply Chain Mike O’Toole, President, Great Western Malting Steve Waters, CEO, Backwoods Brewing Company 3:00 pm General Membership Meeting ~ PNWA members only ~ • Election of Board of Directors • Election of Executive Committee and Officers • Adoption of 2020 PNWA Policies and Projects 4:00 pm Break 4:15 pm Inland Ports & Navigation Group Meeting (Lewis and Clark Ballroom) ~ All PNWA members welcome ~ th PNWA’s Gala 80 Anniversary Reception Discovery Ballroom AB FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11TH Join us as we recognize our 2014 recipients of the 8:00 am PNWA DistinguishedBreakfast and PNWA Service Board Awards! of Directors Meeting (Lewis and Clark Ballroom) ~ All are welcome ~ 10:30 am Meeting adjourned - Thank you for coming! 2020 MEETINGS February 19 Western Washington Regional Meeting, Port of Seattle, 1-3:30 p.m. February 24 Inland Empire Regional Meeting, Port of Benton, 1-3:30 p.m. February 28 Columbia River and Coast Regional Meeting, Port of Kalama, 9-11:30 a.m. March 15-19 Mission to Washington DC, The Madison Hotel June 2020 Summer Conference, Tri Cities October Annual Convention, Vancouver 2019 PNWA ANNUAL CONVENTION Gary Frommelt VP Marine Operations American Queen Steamboat Company Dan Berlin Principal Anchor QEA Dave Harlan Ports Manager Business Oregon Ted Werth Ports Regional Project Manager Business Oregon David Hodges Director of Public Affairs CFM Strategic Communications ATTENDEES Dan Stromberg Vice President - Marine Structures Collins Engineers, Inc. Capt. Paul Amos Pilot Columbia River Pilots Capt. Steve Dobbins President Columbia River Pilots Kate Mickelson Executive Director Columbia River Steamship Operators' Assoc. Tereza Edwards Director of Member Services Columbia River Steamship Operators' Assoc. Ben McMakin Executive Vice President Crossroads Strategies Shay Hancock Senior Partner Crossroads Strategies Jim Starkes Senior Scientist David Evans and Associates, Inc. Brian Kristjansson Vice President Desimone Consulting Group Annie Jean Rendleman Biologist/CEO Assistant Ecological Land Services Beau Johnson Operations Coordinator/Biologist Ecological Land Services Francis Naglich Sr. Wetland