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Ex-PDX Port Chief Takes Top WA Ferry Post

SEATTLE-The former executive director of the Port of Portland this week has been named executive director of the Washington State Ferries. Mike Thorne will take the helm of the ferry system Monday, Jan. 7.

By Gina Binole | Updated on January 04, 2002

SEATTLE-Mike Thorne, who resigned last May from the top job at the Port of Portland, will take control of the Washington State Ferries next week as executive director.

During his 10-year tenure at the port, Thorne took charge of the expansion of Portland International Airport and also was the driving force behind a public-private venture that helped construct a light-rail line to the airport. Despite environmental protests, he backed the dredging of the Columbia River shipping channel and development of West Hayden Island. He also took some heat for the sale of the Port’s shipyard.

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