Gary Nelson

• Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
• Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
• Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
• Forge strong relationships with board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.
• Fostered strong relationships with local, state and federal elected officials to insure well coordinated partnerships to advance needs of the Port and the Community.
• Developed strong relationships with local indengenous governments to insure cooperation and mutual support for projects that benefited the Nation and the local community.

• Facilitated clear communication between departments, promoting teamwork and efficient problem-solving efforts across the organization.
• Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
• responsible for multiple production facilities.
• Maintained compliance for all local, state and federal operating permits including DOE and L&I.

-Responsible managing a land and timber acquistion business focused on log marketing from SW Washington to Norther CA.

-Maximized value of resource (logs) to domestic and export markets

-Managed log yards in Hoquiam, Longview, Astoria, Newport, Coos Bay and Sacramento working with port officials and stevedores to insure timely and accurate handling of logs.