Port Names New Manager For Fishermen's Terminal

The Port of Seattle has named Kenneth Lyles as the new General Manager of Fishermen's Terminal. Lyles is a 17-year veteran of the Port who most recently served as Resource Manager for the Seaport Maintenance group.

Lyles succeeds Jim Serrill, who served four years at Fishermen's Terminal before being named Director of Seaport Security in January.

Since joining the Port in 1984, Lyles has held positions of increasing responsibility in a variety of work groups at the airport and the seaport. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Washington and is completing a master's degree in Public Administration at the UW's Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs.

Lyles joined the Port as a Human Resources Representative and served in a number of roles including: Senior Ramp Controller, Ground Transportation Supervisor, and Ground Transportation Manager in Aviation Operations; Shift Supervisor in the Aviation Security Department; Manager of the Airport Communications Center; Special Assistant to the Executive Director; and finally as Resource Manager in Seaport Maintenance, where he managed a $15 million budget and supervised 150 employees.

"Kenny has demonstrated an ability to build alliances, lead people, and manage complex operational programs," said Port of Seattle Chief Executive Officer M. R. Dinsmore. "His ability to learn quickly and apply his experience to new situations make him a valuable asset for the Port and will serve him well as General Manager of Fishermen's Terminal."

Lyles will begin work at Fishermen's Terminal on Monday, March 4. Serrill will remain involved at Fishermen's Terminal and with the Fishermen's Terminal Advisory Committee as Lyles transitions into his new role.

Fishermen's Terminal is the home of the North Pacific fishing fleet and a regional center for the commercial fishing industry. The facility provides moorage for hundreds of commercial fishing vessels and workboats.

Note to editors: A photo of Kenneth Lyles is available at the Port of Seattle Photo Library. The image is titled KennethLyles.jpg.