Our Team
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Washington Maritime Blue is committed to the development of maritime business, technology, and practices that promote a sustainable future contributing to economic growth, climate action, and thriving communities.
Board of Directors

Joshua Berger
President/CEO (non-voting)
WA Maritime Blue

Simon Geerlofs
Chair
Pacific Northwest National Lab

Eleanor Kirtley
Co-Vice Chair
Green Marine

Pat Beard
Treasurer
City of Tacoma

Jason Jordan
Secretary
NW Seaport Alliance

W Joe Allen
Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe EDA

Ann Avary
Center of Excellence for Marine Manufacturing

Nico De Golia
Middlebury Institute, Center for the Blue Economy

Caitlin Hardy
Kongsberg Maritime

Stephanie Jones-Stebbins
Port of Seattle

Patty Rubstello
WA State Ferries

Vesa Koivumaa
Wärtsila

Chris Rye
TOTE Maritime

Cosmo King
ioCurrents

Sen. Liz Lovelett
ex-officio
WA State Legislature
THANK YOU
for your leadership and passion for a sustainable and equitable Blue Economy.