PORT NEWS

July 28, 2009

The Port of Tacoma has promoted Kevin Zinski to Director of Maintenance.

In his new position, Zinski is responsible for directing, planning, managing and integrating programs, personnel and operations to maintain and preserve Port facilities and equipment.

Zinski joined the Port in August 2006 as assistant director of the department. Before joining the Port, Zinski managed facilities for Safeco Insurance and served as assistant maintenance manager at Pierce Transit.

Zinski is completing a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Washington, Tacoma. He lives in Lake Tapps.

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. To learn more about the Port of Tacoma, visit www.portoftacoma.com.

Contact: Tara Mattina, (253) 428-8674