2025 Finance & Administration Seminar Presentations
Wednesday, June 25th
In the Know with State Auditor’s Office
Deena Garza, Scott Woelfle and Joanna Bailey, State Auditor’s Office
2025 Legislative Session Updates for Port Finance
Eric ffitch, Executive Director, WPPA
Thursday, June 26th
Maritime Lien Rights and Risk Management for Ports
David Boyajian, Schwabe
GASB Updates for Current and Future Years
Vivian Vandenburg, State Auditors’ Office
Navigating AI: Policy Development & Best Practices for Ports
IT Generative AI Policy Template
Laura Lemire, Schwabe
How to Become Your Own Treasurer
Scott Goodrich, Port of Vancouver
Diane Campbell, Port of Seattle
Labor Law Update for Port Finance
Michael Garone, Schwabe
Municipal Bonds 101: Legal & Financial Strategies for Port
Stacey Lewis and Clare Riva, Pacifica Law Group
Tyler Benson, Piper Sandler
Bonus Resource Link: Washington’s Public Ports: Financing Airport and Seaport Infrastructure
Friday, June 27th
The Changing Nature of Cyber Coverage and Cyber Risk
Eric Swagerty and Lisa McMeekin, Enduris
Public Records Retention: Compliance, Best Practices and Risk Management
Scott Sackett, Washington State Archives
