The Port of Hood River has hired Debbie Smith-Wagar, CPA as its new Finance Director to replace Fred Kowell who retired in December 2021 after working for the Port since 2012. Ms. Smith-Wagar has more that 25 years of experience in local government finance and accounting and has worked as an auditor, fund accounting systems analyst, and served as the assistant finance director of the City of Tigard from 2008-2015, and also for the City of Newberg from 1996-2001.
Read MorePORT HIRES KEVIN GREENWOOD AS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
HOOD RIVER, ORE. – At their Tuesday, September 13th meeting, the Port of Hood River board of commissioners promoted Bridge Replacement Project Director, Kevin Greenwood, to Executive Director. Mr. Greenwood has an extensive background in port management and public administration in Oregon, formerly serving as the Port Manager of the Port of Garibaldi from 2009-2014 and as the General Manager of the Port of Newport from 2014-2017, before signing on to lead the bridge replacement effort in Hood River.
Read More4th of July Fireworks limit access to popular waterfront areas
HOOD RIVER, OR – The 4th of July fireworks show will limit access to several Port of Hood River waterfront properties beginning Sunday, July 3 when the Hood River Eye Openers […]
Read MoreMcElwee to Retire as Port of Hood River Executive Director
e Port of Hood River and this community over the past 16 years,” McElwee said. “The Port has a remarkable legacy supporting both the economy and quality of life of this community. I am grateful to have played a part.”
Read More2021 Financial State of the Port
The Port of Hood River’s current financial condition is summarized in this overview of financial performance and activities for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2021. Two government-wide statements report […]
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