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John Michener, CEcD, EDFP, has extensive experience in economic development and business services in Whatcom County, currently serving as Economic Development Project Manager and previously as Economic Development Specialist at the Port of Bellingham since April 2012. Prior to that role, John worked as Programs Manager at the Northwest Economic Council from September 2007 to March 2012, focusing on business retention, expansion, and recruitment. John's earlier positions include Director of Visitor Services at the Sitka Convention and Visitors Bureau, where promotion of the Sitka region was key, and Saltwater Fishing Guide/Charter Boat Captain at Bayside Charters, providing guided fishing services. John also founded JSAssociates Inc. as President, specializing in restaurant development, and worked in sales for GTSI, supplying PCs and software to governmental agencies. John holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Washington, completed between 1981 and 1986.