Port of Vancouver USA hires Theresa Wagner as communications manager

VANCOUVER, Wash. - Today Port of Vancouver USA announced the hiring of Theresa Wagner as the port's communications manager. Theresa's responsibilities include oversight of communications, media relations and public relations. 

Prior to coming to the port, Theresa served as U.S. Sen. Patty Murray's southwest Washington regional director where she assisted the senator's constituents in Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania, Wahkiakum, and Pacific counties. Her background includes work for other elected officials, including U.S. Rep. Brian Baird, former Gov. Gary Locke, and Betty Sue Morris when Morris served in the Washington State Legislature. In addition, Theresa spent several years as communications manager for the Southwest Region of the Washington State Department of Transportation. 

"We are very pleased Theresa has joined our team," said Larry Paulson, Port of Vancouver executive director.  "Her strong communication skills, ability to think strategically, and in-depth knowledge of southwest Washington will add value to an already hardworking and talented port staff."   

Theresa grew up in Vancouver, earned her Associates in Arts degree from Clark College, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington State University. Theresa is a graduate of Leadership Clark County, a local leadership development program, and a General George C. Marshall Public Leadership award recipient.  Theresa and her husband Don Wagner live in Hockinson.