Category : People(23)

Key individuals, both past and present, in the fight for aviation-impacted communities around Sea-Tac Airport.

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  • Arlyn Purcell

    Currently, Arlyn Purcell is the SEPA contact for the Sea-Tac Airport SAMP program. The Port of Seattle Selected Arlyn Purcell, AICP, as New Director, Aviation Environment and Sustainability SEATTLE, WA– Following a nationwide search, thePort of Seattle has selectedArlyn Purcell, AICP to be the new Director, Aviation Environment and Sustainability at the Port of Seattle.
  • 2025-01-14

    Award Ceremony at Office

    Four men in business suits standing in an office setting during what appears to be an award or certificate presentation ceremony. One person is holding a formal certificate or document while others look on, with bookshelves and framed artwork visible in the background.

  • Back from the Depths: The story of Mic Dinsmore’s lost years

    Enlarge Once-garrulous Port of Seattle CEO Mic Dinsmore went into what he calls “hibernation” and was hospitalized for depression while under investigation by prosecutors. Though no charges were ever brought, Dinsmore says he has emerged a more humble man. By Steve Wilhelm  –  Jun 20, 2010 Updated Jun 17, 2010, 1:34pm PDT Mic Dinsmore used to strut

  • Colin Murphy

    Dr. Murphy is one of the leading researchers in the implementation of Sustainable Aviation Fuels. He is a key voice in discussions of legislating carbon standards in California. His blog on sustainable environmental energy practices is well worth reading: https://nextgenpolicy.org/blog/author/cmurphy/ cwmurphy@ucdavis.edu 530-754-1812 Colin Murphy is the Deputy Director of the Policy Institute, where he helps

  • Dominic Gates

    Seattle Times Aviation reporter mailto:dgates@seattletimes.com

  • John Persak

    John Persak was a candidate for Position 4 representative on the Port of Seattle Commission in Washington. Persak was defeated in the primary election on August 1, 2017. Persak was a 2015 candidate for the Position 8 seat on the Seattle City Council in Washington. The primary election took place on August 4, 2015. Persak

  • Karen Keiser State Senator 33rd District

    State Senator 33rd District for Des Moines

  • Kenneth Burd Reid: A civic leader and community volunteer, his life was filled with adventures, laughter and love

    Mr. Reid was notable for being the Director of the State's Air Transportation Commission (AIRTRAC) which studied aviation demand at Sea-Tac Airport and was responsible for a two year moratorium on construction projects. When the moratorium concluded, AIRTRAC dissolved and Mr. Reid became the Director of the Airport Communities Coalition, the legal entity sponsored by surrounding cities which fought the Third Runway against the Port of Seattle.

  • Maria Cantwell

    United States Senate 511 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC, 20510 Phone Number (202) 224-3441

  • Mark Reis: Western Washington University College of The Environment

    Mr. Reis currently a Board member for the Foundation of WWU. https://foundation.wwu.edu/foundation-board-directors