The Port of Portland has appointed Ken O’Hollaren as its new director of marine marketing from March 20, 2017.

“We are excited to have Ken’s ideas and expertise as we look to grow our strong position as an auto and bulk gateway and set a new vision for business activity at Terminal 6,” said Keith Leavitt, chief commercial officer of the Port of Portland. “Ken is a highly regarded leader in the Pacific Northwest marine port sector.”

O’Hollaren has more than 25 years of maritime experience and was previously executive director of the Port of Longview and the Port of Los Angeles.

He has also served as the chair of the Interstate Columbia River Improvement Project and is a past chairman of the American Association of Port Authorities, according to the Port of Portland.