Port Staff
Scott Corbitt
Executive Director
Scott joined the Port of Lewiston in June of 2022. The Executive Director is responsible for the operations of the Port and reports to the three members of the Port Commission. He provides leadership and supervision to the staff and advises the Commissioners on the economic development activities of the Port. Scott has a Bachelor of Science degree in biological oceanography from the University of Washington and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Montana. He was the navigator of a destroyer in the US Navy, a litigation attorney, a human resources manager, a university relations manager, and an economic developer prior to joining the Port team. He is married with two adult children.
Jen Blood
Operations Manager
The Operations Manager is involved in all aspects of the Port's mission, from broadband to property development. Jen is a licensed Professional Engineer who earned her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Washington State University. She brings a wealth of varied experience uniquely suited to managing the Port's diverse current and future projects. Jen is married with five sons and seven grandchildren.
Preston Comstock
Finance & Property Manager
The Finance & Property Manager is a dual-role position that involves overseeing the Port's accounting operations, enhancing and developing relationships with tenants, and managing maintenance, repairs, and lease renewals. Preston earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Idaho and has worked in diverse settings, including public universities and medical corporations. A lifelong resident of the area, Preston and his wife have five children.
Chad Smith
Maintenance Coordinator
The Maintenance Coordinator handles dock operations, repairs, cargo loading and unloading, and more. Chad is a certified crane operator, certified rigger (trained to handle and move heavy loads), runner of various equipment, overseer of warehouse operations, and general maintenance expert. He is a married father of three and a lifetime Lewiston resident.
Mary Iacobelli
Communications Manager
The Communications Manager oversees the Port's social media presence and website and keeps the public informed of all the Port's different projects and programs. Mary earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from Oakland University in Michigan, where she lived before moving to the Lewis-Clark Valley in 2015. She is married with one son.