2025 Commissioners Seminar Presentations
Commissioners Seminar Agenda
Semiahmoo Resort
9695 Semiahmoo Parkway
Blaine, WA 98230
360.318.2000
Tuesday, July 22
Port Planning & Comprehensive Scheming, Commissioners Role in the Planning Process
- Tim Schermetzler, CSD Attorneys at Law
- Frank Chmelik, WPPA Life Member, Retired Attorney from CSD Attorneys at Law
Maritime Career Pipelines
- Betsy Davis, Former Director (retired), Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding
- Sierra Oliver, Apprenticeship Program Director, Whatcom Working Waterfront Foundation
- Katie Oman, Chief Operating Officer, Northwest Maritime
Wednesday, July 23
Port Commissioner Elections – Recent Legal Updates
- Tim Schermetzler, CSD Attorneys at Law
- Frank Chmelik, WPPA Life Member, Retired Attorney from CSD Attorneys at Law
Thank You to Our 2025 Commissioner Seminar Sponsors
If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please contact Mandy Lill for details.
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