The Port of Tacoma has issued a request for proposals from executive search firms to help find a new Port leader.
Electronic proposals from qualified firms are due by 4 p.m. Feb. 10. A full description of proposal requirements is available on the Port Web site.
The call for proposals seeks search firms with experience recruiting maritime industry executives, planning and conducting outreach and communications related to the search, and helping negotiate an agreement with a final candidate.
Commissioners developed the scope and schedule for gathering proposals during three special study sessions this month. The selected search firm will help find a replacement for former Executive Director Tim Farrell, who left the top job at the end of 2009. Deputy Director John Wolfe stepped in Jan. 1 to serve as interim director until the commission hires a new leader.
Commissioners are scheduled to discuss and evaluate the search firm proposals at a special study session 8 a.m. Feb. 16. Commission meetings are held in Room 104 of The Fabulich Center, 3600 Port of Tacoma Road in Tacoma. Meetings also are available for viewing live and on-demand from the Port's Web site.
About the Port of Tacoma
The Port of Tacoma is an economic engine for South Puget Sound, with more than 43,000 family-wage jobs in Pierce County and 113,000 jobs across Washington state connected to Port activities. A major gateway to Asia and Alaska, the Port of Tacoma is among the largest container ports in North America. The Port is also a major center for bulk, breakbulk and project/heavy-lift cargoes, as well as automobiles and trucks.
Contact: Tara Mattina, Port of Tacoma, (253) 428-8674