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Employee Spotlight: Mike Merritt Reflects on 26 Years of Public Service

Mon, Dec 12, 2022

Mike Merritt shares his career path as he retires after 26 years of public service. Mike's career highlights the many opportunities at the Port and how not all growth has to be in a straight line.

Environmental Enthusiast Works With Nature in Mind

Tue, Dec 12, 2017

Originally a Business Management major, Brittany Maben found her niche in the business world by connecting her love for hiking and nature to a unique career path. "I've always had a love for the outdoors," she says, "but it wasn't...

Firefighter Lisa Kolwitz Shares Her Story​

Sat, May 19, 2018

Only about six percent of career firefighters in the United States are women. Among them is the Port of Seattle's Lisa Kolwitz. As a child, Kolwitz watched her parents advocate for soccer and recreational opportunities for girl...

From China to Sea-Tac, Intern for International Scheduling Soars Beyond Expectations​

Tue, Dec 12, 2017

For the Port of Seattle's 2016 summer internship program one-third of the interns are college students. Yi Chen, 22, is the Port of Seattle's full-time Airline Scheduling Intern for 2016-2017. She is a senior at Embry-Riddle...

Gracias for Giving Back!

Thu, Mar 15, 2018

Gracias for Giving Back! "I volunteer to serve my community because it's in my heart, and meaningful to me." Efrain Lopez faced obstacles growing up in South Central Los Angeles, with its high crime rate, gang activity and f...

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