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Mike Thomason

President

Mike Thomason is serving as the Port District 1 representative (term 2023-2028).  He is a retired Regional Business Manager for both the Lewis Clark and Palouse Regions with Avista Utilities, and is the former Asotin County Managing Director for Southeast Washington Economic Development Association.  Mike represents the Port on the Valley Vision Board of Directors and Executive Committee and serves on the LC Valley Chamber Board of Directors.

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Jerry Klemm

Vice President

Jerry Klemm is serving as the Port District 3 representative (term 2021-2026).  He is retired from the Potlatch Corporation, a former Chairman of the LC Valley Chamber Natural Resource Committee and represents the Port on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee for the Pacific Northwest Waterways Association and serves on the LC Valley Chamber Government Affairs Committee.

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Joseph Anderson

Secretary/Treasurer

Joe Anderson is serving as the District 2 representative (term 2018-2024, Anderson filled a vacancy on the Commission in 2022). He is a retired fourth generation farmer who operated the family farm where they raised winter wheat, spring wheat and barley, pulse and oilseed crops. Joe is currently serving as an Idaho Wheat Commissioner. Joe represents the Port on the Urban Renewal Agency Board of Directors.

PORT STAFF

Your Port of Lewiston Team: (L-R) Maintenance Coordinator Chad Smith, Communications Coordinator Mary Iacobelli, Finance & Property Manager Preston Comstock, Operations Manager Jen Blood, and General Manager Scott Corbitt.
Your Port of Lewiston Team: (L-R) Maintenance Coordinator Chad Smith, Communications Coordinator Mary Iacobelli, Finance & Property Manager Preston Comstock, Operations Manager Jen Blood, and General Manager Scott Corbitt.

Scott Corbitt

General Manager

Scott joined the Port of Lewiston as General Manager in June of 2022. The General Manager is responsible for the operations of the Port and answers 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 and enhancing while 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 lifetime Lewiston resident.

Mary Iacobelli

Communications Coordinator

The Communications Coordinator oversees the creation and updating of the Port's social media program in website and keeping 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 LC Valley in 2015. She is married with one son in college.

Port Commissioner Election

Port of Lewiston Commissioners are elected for six-year terms. Elections are staggered to run every two years between the three districts. A primary election is required should there be more than two qualified candidates.

  1. District #1 Term 2023-2028 (general election, Nov 2022)
  2. District #2 Term 2018-2024 (general election, Nov 2022)
  3. District #3 Term 2021-2026 (general election, Nov 2020)

Interested candidates should inquire with the Nez Perce County Clerk’s office. Click Here to obtain accurate information regarding candidacy forms, deadlines and requirements for ballot placement.