2022 Length of Service

Blake Barnes
Renee Bartley
Nicole Campbell
Cory Chase
Marty Frasier
Jesse Hardin
Rayce Hepler
David Hwang
Eric James
Blaise Lamphier
Walt Marchbanks
Jay Miles
Michael Molitor
Vladimir Panayotoff
Dustin Sandberg
Doug Steinbach Jr.
Randy Thompson
Julia Weisenbach
10 YEARS
2022

When I was selected as a full-time Airport
Operations Specialist. It was a very happy
memory for me, as is working with the great
group of professionals that make up the
Operations division.
Blake Barnes
10 YEARS
FAVORITE PORT MEMORY

Nicole Campbell
10 YEARS
Stan Jones welcomed me to the Waste
Minimization Team and asked, “What do you
need for presentation at our next meeting?”
Knowing he was joking about the
presentation I replied, “A couple of flash-pots
and some midi-triggers.” His face was
unforgettable, since he didn’t yet know we
were fellow musicians. We laughed until we
cried and have been close friends ever since.

Cory Chase
10 YEARS
Working with the Portland Workforce Alliance
and participating in the annual Northwest
Youth Careers Expo. It’s always a great
opportunity to talk to young people who are
interested in a career in law enforcement,
while showcasing all the great things the Port
of Portland Police Department has to offer.

Jesse Hardin
10 YEARS
Watching the transformation of the economy
parking lot into a drive-through vaccination
clinic. It was an amazing sight to see
everyone doing their part – no matter how
small – to make the world a better place!

David Hwang
10 YEARS
Running on the north runway for PDX 6K
Runway Run back in 2016. Flattest course
ever! Thanks to all the volunteers who made
it happen.

Blaise Lamphier
10 YEARS
My favorite Port memory is serving as the
ally partner for our Alliance of Black
Employees (A.BL.E.) – planning, attending
and participating in the numerous culturally
enriching and social service events
developed by the employee resource group.

Dressing up as a stormtrooper to support a
"May the Fourth Be With You” promotion at
PDX, in partnership with Brookstone and
Pendleton.
Walt Marchbanks
10 YEARS

Randy Thompson
10 YEARS
Without a doubt, my favorite memory is
working the COVID-19 drive-through
vaccine clinic in the economy parking lot.
So many people came together to make it
happen, and it was an incredible experience
despite the weather and long hours on days
off. The community support and the thanks
folks expressed as they came through
made it all worthwhile.

Julia Weisenbach
10 YEARS
Learning on the fly during a helicopter tour
of the Hillsboro urban growth boundary.

Lloyd Anderson
Justin Armentrout
Michelle Arrowsmith
Brian Burk
Abby Carey
John Carpenter
Phillip Clark II
Eric Dorrance
David Farrell
Eric Hein
Eugene Hollinger
Michelle Hollis
Chris Kaegi
Brian Larson
Sean Loughran
Chris MacQuarrie
Bill McCormack
Maureen Minister
David Mitchell
Kurt Nelson
Timothy Osorio
John Purcell
Michael Smelser
Denny Smith
Eric Smith
15 YEARS
2022

When I got to hire one of my favorite local
bands, MarchFourth Marching Band, to
perform at an event for PDX employees in
2015. Watching all my closest PDX partners
and colleagues jam out with me and this
lively, eccentric and very Portland band was
priceless!
Abby Carey
15 YEARS

Bill McCormack
15 YEARS
It was Oct. 30, 2006, and my first day at the
Port. Dan Pippenger had hired me two
weeks prior, and I realized at that time I
would be starting at the Port on my birthday.
As I started here, I thought, “What a nice gift
– a new job for my birthday.” It has been an
enjoyable 15 years!

Brian Burk
15 YEARS
The making of the "PDX Symphony" video
series, which involved sending a camera
through the baggage screening system, filming
at night inside the control tower cab, and getting
lots of cool shots of Port and PDX employees
going about their jobs.

David Farrell
15 YEARS
Responding to a vehicle fire with a trapped
driver. We were able to put out the fire and
rescue the driver with only minor injuries.

Eric Hein
15 YEARS
My best memories are not so much with the
Port work, but with the people I work with.
There are too many good memories to
choose one.

David Mitchell
15 YEARS
My favorite memory is of marching with Port
employees in the Rose Festival Grand
Floral Parade in 2007 and the Starlight
Parade in 2015!

Denny Smith
15 YEARS
Frank Lee was told to hurry up by someone.
In typical Frank fashion, he said, “If you
don't like this speed, you're going to hate
my other one." Good humor makes for a
great work environment.

Eric Smith
15 YEARS
Visiting New York City with a few others
from the Port in 2019. We were there to sell
bonds that fund ongoing projects – just one
of many great experiences at the Port.

On the day of my final hiring interview, PDX
was hit with a major snowstorm. It took me
three hours to get across town, and I was
an hour and a half late for my interview. I
was embarrassed but was still able to
impress enough to get hired.
Eugene Hollinger
15 YEARS

I’ve enjoyed working with a great team of
problem solvers in engineering, maintenance
and operations.
John Purcell
15 YEARS

Lloyd Anderson
15 YEARS
Every workday is a new favorite memory.

Michelle Hollis
15 YEARS
Representing the Port in China as part of
the Tianjin Exchange program; being a co-
captain on a tug in the Columbia River;
spending time on the Dredge Oregon with
the crew; and running into members of the
Port family in the strangest of places,
including the Grateful Dead Fare the Well
shows.

Phillip Clark
15 YEARS
Working security for the private cruise ships.
Always was an eclectic group of humans.

So many great memories. One that stands
out was the PDX Air Fair, a public
involvement event we hosted for the 2010
PDX master plan. We closed the upper/
outer roadway, set up tents, brought in
equipment, showcased our partnerships
with the City, FAA, airlines and others. Great
teamwork by a lot of people to produce a
fun, informative and well attended event.
Sean Loughran
15 YEARS

Tim Osorio
15 YEARS
I have several memories working at the Port
Police Department that I cherish. From
starting my career as a police officer to
working as a detective and federal task
force officer, I have met good people who I
respect and consider to be great friends and
colleagues.

Michael Smelser
15 YEARS
Seeing Jason Wallis walking through the
airport eating an ice cream cone from an
event, and saying “Yeah, yeah – I know the
only thing that would make it more funny is
if it was a donut!"

Michelle Arrowsmith
15 YEARS
I’ve been through many weather events at
PDX, and they are always memorable for
the way that the different Port and PDX
employees come together to keep the
airport running and passengers safe. That
sense of teamwork, problem-solving, and
accomplishment when we’re successful in
our mission is hard to beat.

Ken Anderton
Skip Baker
Robert Cross Jr.
Sheila David
Kelly Dougan
Ivan Duncan
Erin Flinn
Corrine Fritz
Deanne Haggan
Kevin Pipkin
Preston Scott
Michael Spina
Richard Vincent
Anna Walls
20 YEARS
2022

Ivan Duncan
20 YEARS
Working with all the great people that have
passed through General Maintenance in the
last 20 years.

Joining the Marine Landscape crew.
Corrine Fritz
20 YEARS

Kevin Pipkin
20 YEARS
One of many memories of working with
great people at the Port is when I was
honored to be selected to be part of a
volunteer PDX Maintenance group that
traveled to New Orleans shortly after
Hurricane Katrina to assist in restoring their
airport operations.

Ken Anderton
20 YEARS
The most memorable times are when the Port
team pitches in together to meet a major
milestone. For me, it was after years of planning,
design and construction when our team finished
improvements at Troutdale Reynolds Industrial
Park and received a letter of appreciation for
protecting sensitive areas from the Grand Ronde
tribe. Also, receiving kudos from the City of
Troutdale and many stakeholders for turning a
brownfield site that would have remained vacant
into a thriving jobs center.

Skip Baker
20 YEARS
Earning a spot on the Rapid Response
Team and receiving a Distinguished Service
Medal from the Police Department and an
Award of Valor from the Oregon State
Sheriff's Association.

Richard Vincent
20 YEARS
It’s tough to pick one favorite from all the
meaningful projects I’ve been able to work
on, but I would say helping run the COVID-
19 vaccine clinic in the economy lot was the
best. As part of the amazing team the Port
and OHSU put together, we were able to
see in real time how happy, relieved and
appreciative community members were to
get their shots.

Kelly Dougan
20 YEARS
I was working for Wildlife and a mallard with 10
chicks was seen waddling across Taxiway Bravo 8
toward Runway 28 Left. In order to get the family
to a safe location – and keep the runway safe – I
put the chicks in a cardboard box in the bed of my
pickup. Momma squawked and circled by air,
stressed that I was stealing her babies. As the
chicks peeped the entire way, I drove slowly over
to the slough behind Maintenance and set them
free to be joined by their mom.

Erin Flinn
20 YEARS
Opening day at the HQ gym. It’s my favorite
memory because I know the background
about how hard the police union advocated
for a gym for the officers. It was wonderful
that we all could come to a compromise that
now benefits so many of us!

25 YEARS
Doug Crandall Steve Maracle
Norine Hubbard
Nikki DeLibero
2022

25 YEARS
Diane Stockbridge Jason Wallis
Lee Vogt
Pam Thompson
2022

Steve Maracle
25 YEARS
In short, it’s the people. I started in the
Distribution Center, then Marine Security and
now the Police Department. I've met and built
great relationships with the men and women
who are the backbone of the Port. Those
who work tirelessly behind the scenes to
keep PDX, Marine and HQ operating and
safe. It's been an honor working alongside
them and my brothers and sisters in the
Police Department.

Diane Stockbridge
25 YEARS
Watching Continental Airlines take off, the
first flight after 9/11.

Lee Vogt
25 YEARS
I’ve had a lot of fun at the Port over the past
25 years. Seeing all the changes at PDX, as
well as being involved with quite a few of
the airport projects, has been exciting and
rewarding.

Jason Wallis
25 YEARS
So much has happened the past 25 years.
My favorite memory is all of the relationships
I’ve made with Port employees. Some have
been promoted, left for other opportunities,
built families, retired and some have
passed. I’m thankful to have worked with a
great group of people.

This is both a memory and a current
experience. In my time at the Port, I've seen
many people come and go. It’s always a
pleasure to meet them and interesting to get
to know them, whether they’re coworkers or
contractors.
Doug Crandall
25 YEARS

Nikki DeLibero
25 YEARS
One of my favorite Port memories is the
Airline Appreciation Golf Event.

30 YEARS
Glen Moe Glenn Woodman
Michelle Walker
Scott Shepler
2022

Glenn Woodman
30 YEARS
My involvement in building the Ground Run-
up Enclosure and extending the north
runway.

“I became an Airport Operations
Supervisor in 2007. That’s when I met
Glenn and his mentorship began. His
guidance and advice added greatly to
my profession and is a big part of why
I’m in my current position. Although I’m
now Glenn’s manager, his mentorship
and advice is something I value more
than ever. Congratulations on 30 years,
Glenn.”
Dean Dodge
Glenn Woodman
30 YEARS

“Glen cares deeply about the Port and, after
his 30 years in construction, has his
fingerprints on just about every asset we
own. If you want to know how to get
something done and who to coordinate with,
Glen is the go-to person. He has mentored
so many and is very giving of his time and
advice to those still learning the ropes.
Thanks, Glen, for your service and for
giving your heart to this place for 30 years.”
Stan Watters
Glen Moe
30 YEARS

Michelle Walker
30 YEARS
It's hard to choose a favorite memory. I
have great memories of “growing up” in the
Engineering Department and with my
current team. There’s lots of collaboration,
learning and teamwork within our
Administrative Support group and with
Engineering as well as Planning and
Development. I can't believe how fast 30
years went by!

“Michelle’s 30 years of service has been
filled with supporting and serving so
many. There’s not a day that goes by
where she isn’t reaching out to lend a
helping hand and assist others. When I
joined the Port, it was Michelle that
helped me navigate the workings of the
organization and I’ve seen her do this
time and again for others. She brings
such a passion of service to her work.
Congratulations on 30 years.”
Stan Watters
Michelle Walker
30 YEARS

Scott Shepler
30 YEARS
I have lots of really good Port memories, but
one that stands out was being part of the
airport’s response to 9/11. It was certainly an
awful period in our history but, looking back,
I remember all the aviation departments
coming together to collectively manage what
would be difficult times ahead. Good
memories in that challenging work, and a
sense of teamwork, focused purpose and
pride.

“I’ve worked with Scott throughout his 30
years of service. He’s a tremendous
employee who has contributed so much
to the success of the Port throughout his
tenure. Scott is dedicated, responsive,
creative and responsible. He’s truly an
exceptional person to work with, one
who I am proud to have worked closely
with for all these years.”
Michael Croston
Scott Shepler
30 YEARS

35 YEARS
Michael Croston
2022
Vince Granato

Michael Croston
35 YEARS
My favorite memories are the memories I see
made most every day at PDX – memories that
don’t involve me at all. Seeing the celebration
of welcome shouts, hugs and kisses. Seeing
the emotion of farewell hugs, kisses and tears.
The various emotions of people's memories
unfolding in front of oneself is quite
memorable.

“Throughout Mike’s 35 years of service
at the Port, he’s always understood why
we do what we do. It’s the service nature
of our mission that moves us forward,
and Mike has always exemplified that
spirit of service. He knows how many
people, businesses and employees
depend on the service he and his IT
teams provide. Mike always makes sure
the needs of the clients are taken care
of. He has much to be proud of in his
career.”
Vince Granato
Michael Croston
35 YEARS

Vince Granato
35 YEARS
There are too many to choose from, so I'll just
say my favorite Port memories are about the
fantastic people I've worked with – friends,
mentors, colleagues, customers. I've been
fortunate to work with the best in the
business across all the Port operations and
divisions. We do big things here and we do
them really well. But it's the people I've gotten
to work with that I'll remember the most.

“Much of what is great about the Port
can be seen in the person of Vince
Granato. Effectiveness. Engagement.
Getting big things done. Professionalism.
All of it, and perhaps most importantly,
kindness. Vince’s service to the Port over
35 years has been extraordinary.”
Curtis Robinhold
Vince Granato
35 YEARS

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