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Employee Spotlight: Darryl Briggs, RCF Bus Driver

Wed, Mar 30, 2022

Darryl Briggs, Rental Car Facility Bus Driver at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shares what a day in the life is like serving customers at SEA, and why the Port of Seattle is such a great place to build a career.&nbs...

Employee Spotlight: Kailean Gorman, Project Support Electrician

Tue, May 10, 2022

Kailean Gorman, Project Support Electrician at Seattle Tacoma International Airport, shares what a day in the life is like keeping the lights on and why the Port of Seattle is such a great place to build a career.

Employee Spotlight: Lukas Crippen, Captain, Port of Seattle Fire Department 2023

Wed, Jan 25, 2023

Lukas Crippen talks about his experience and recent promotion from Firefighter to Captain at the Port Fire Department. As a leader, he recognizes the importance of serving others as he willingly puts others before himsel...

Employee Spotlight: Mike Merritt Reflects on 26 Years of Public Service

Mon, Dec 12, 2022

Mike Merritt shares his career path as he retires after 26 years of public service. Mike's career highlights the many opportunities at the Port and how not all growth has to be in a straight line.

Firefighter Lisa Kolwitz Shares Her Story

Sat, May 19, 2018

Only about six percent of career firefighters in the United States are women. Among them is the Port of Seattle's Lisa Kolwitz.As a child, Kolwitz watched her parents advocate for soccer and recreational opportunities for girls—th...