Vancouverite joins port's contracts and procurement staff

VANCOUVER, Wash.-Julianna Marler has joined the port as senior manager of contracts.

Her responsibilities include reviewing and approving contracts, interpreting and assuring contract compliance to state and federal laws, regulations and port procedures, establishing procurement standards and negotiating contracts as well as developing and overseeing the newly refocused contracts department.

Marler has extensive experience in managing procurement and contracts functions. Before coming to the port she worked at the City of Vancouver for nine years – with the last five years as their procurement services manager, where she oversaw purchasing, contracts and accounts payable.

A native Vancouverite, Marler is a graduate of Washington State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in business, and of Fort Vancouver High School.

She lives in Battle Ground with her husband Chris and two sons, Colby (12) and Kyle (10) who play a lot of football this time of year. For fun, she enjoys cooking, traveling and golfing.

At A Glance

Who: Julianna Marler
What: Recently named senior manager of contrats at the Port of Vancouver USA
When: Started work Monday, September 22
Quick Facts: A native of Vancouver, Marler comes to the port after nine years with the City of Vancouver...She is a graduate of Washington State University with a bachelor's degree in business..

* * * * * * * *

About the Port of Vancouver USA

While working on some of the most important port development on the U.S. West Coast, the Port of Vancouver USA is cooperating with its tenants and customers to schedule and maximize business potential during construction. The end result will show why the port is “On Track to the Future,” as the completed developments will mean expansion of business and resulting new jobs for the community.

The Port of Vancouver, USA, created by Clark County taxpayers in 1912, is one of the major ports on the Pacific Coast. Its competitive strengths include available land, versatile cargo handling capabilities, vast transportation networks, a dependable labor force and an exceptional level of service to its customers and community.

- POV -