Port welcomes Brian Fry as Marine Terminal Superintendent

Press Release:

March 27, 2025

Contact:  Kayla Dunlap, Director of Government & Public Affairs

kdunlap@portgrays.org or 360-581-4776 

Aberdeen, WA – The Port of Grays Harbor is pleased to announce Brian Fry will be joining the Port as a new Marine Terminal Superintendent. 

Mr. Fry brings more than a decade of stevedoring operations and marine terminal management, as well as a 15-year military background in both the Navy and Army National Guard. 

“We are excited to have Brian join the Port team with his extensive experience and knowledge of the Port and our marine terminal operations,” shared Executive Director Leonard Barnes.  “We are confident he will hit the ground running and be an excellent addition to our team as we embark on an era of unprecedented growth.”

Mr. Fry will be responsible for managing the Port’s bulk loading facilities and marine cargo operations at the Port terminals including supervision, vessel loading, train movements, labor forces and bulk facility maintenance.   He will begin his position with the Port on April 1, 2025. 

Founded in 1911, the Port of Grays Harbor is one of Washington State’s oldest port districts and Washington’s only deep-water port located directly on the Pacific Ocean.  The Port of Grays Harbor operates 4 deep-water marine terminals, the Westport Marina, Bowerman Airport, Grays Harbor Pilotage Services, numerous public waterfront access facilities, and industrial and business parks throughout the County.  The addition of Satsop Business Park increased the Port’s properties to more than 1,000 acres of industrial properties and an additional 1,200 acres of sustainably managed forestland.   Strategically located midway between Seattle and Portland and less than 1 ½ hours from open sea, the Port of Grays Harbor provides businesses a diverse portfolio of facilities. More information on the Port of Grays Harbor’s facilities and operations is available at portofgraysharbor.com or satsop.com.

The Port of Grays Harbor welcomes Brian Fry as Marine Terminal Superintendent