Press Release:

March 7, 2025

Contact: Kayla Dunlap, Director of Government & Public Affairs

Aberdeen, WA – Satsop Business Park General Manager Alissa Shay has been named the new Deputy Director of the Port of Grays Harbor. Since 2013, Ms. Shay has been responsible for the operations and business development at the Satsop Business Park, attracting over 15 new tenants totaling over 350,000 SF of industrial space and generating more than 350 jobs.

Ms. Shay holds a Master’s in Public Administration from Evergreen State College, a Bachelor’s in Planning and Environmental Policy from Western Washington University and a Port Professional Manager Certification from the American Association of Port Authorities. Along with overseeing the Operations of the Satsop Business Park and Friends Landing, she will also now oversee the Industrial Property Division and the Marine Terminal Division.

“We are pleased to welcome Alissa Shay as the new Deputy Director of the Port of Grays Harbor. Her proven leadership and extensive experience at the Port’s Satsop Business Park will be invaluable as we continue to expand and enhance operations. Alissa's dedication to innovation, efficiency, and business development aligns perfectly with our mission to drive economic development and create jobs across Grays Harbor. We are confident that her contributions will further strengthen the Port’s legacy of success,” stated Port of Grays Harbor Executive Director Leonard Barnes.

“I am honored to serve as the next Deputy Director of the Port of Grays Harbor while working alongside our extraordinary team as we enter a historic time for the Port. As a lifelong Harborite, I am committed to the Port’s mission of job creation and economic development to benefit our beautiful Harbor community that we call home,” shared Alissa Shay.

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.