Port of Grays Harbor promotes Kris Koski to Director of Planning and Engineering

Press Release:

October 13, 2025

Contacts:  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 Kris Koski has been promoted to Director of Planning and Engineering, following the retirement of Randy Lewis last month. 

Mr. Koski has been the Port Engineer since joining the Port of Grays Harbor in 2021.  Prior to that he served as City Engineer at the City of Aberdeen since 2016, where he developed and managed several important infrastructure projects including the North Shore Levee and the Aberdeen US12 Highway-Rail Separation Project.  Prior to his time with the City, Mr. Koski worked as both a Design and Project Engineer for KPFF Consulting Engineers for 10 years.  A graduate of the University of Washington, Mr. Koski holds a BS in Civil Engineering, as well as Professional Engineering License with a Civil Endorsement.

“Kris has been an asset since joining the Port and there is no doubt he will excel and continue to lead and deliver great results in his new role as Director,” shared Executive Director Leonard Barnes.  “Kris has a proven track record of project planning, development, and management and most importantly, completing projects.  His skill set will surely be an asset to our team as we continue to improve and grow public infrastructure throughout the Port’s various facilities.”

Mr. Koski will be responsible for  planning, permitting, environmental, engineering, and construction activities at all of the Port’s facilities.  As the Director of Planning and Engineering, he will oversee capital project development, budgeting, regulatory compliance, contract administration, dredging coordination, and stakeholder collaboration.

“I look forward to continuing to support our amazing Port team, customers, stakeholders, and the community in making Grays Harbor an awesome place to live and work through collaboration, strategic planning, environmental stewardship, and infrastructure investment,” shared Kris Koski.

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 ship assist services, numerous public waterfront access facilities, in addition to industrial and business parks throughout the County.  Strategically located midway between Seattle and Portland and only 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.

Effective October 1, Kris Koski was promoted as the Port’s Director of Planning and Engineering.