March 13, 2025

Port of Everett

Seidl

Ryker

The Port of Everett has tapped Tim Ryker as its new marine terminals director. Ryker, joining the Port of Everett's Seaport team on April 1, brings over 20 years of experience in maritime and stevedoring to his new role managing cargo operations in Everett. In his new position, Ryker will collaborate with Seaport leadership to manage customer and tenant relationships, ensure proper facility and equipment maintenance, and oversee day-to-day operations across the port's international shipping facilities. Prior to joining the port, Ryker served as general manager at Pasha Stevedoring & Terminals where he oversaw stevedoring operations in the ports of Grays Harbor, Longview, Everett, Port Angeles, and Portland. His role also involved coordinating activities among managers and maintaining strong relationships with customers, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union locals, and the port workforce. Before his time as general manager, Ryker held several other key positions at Pasha Stevedoring & Terminals during his decades-long tenure, including operations manager and assistant operations manager. He began his career at the Port of Los Angeles as a vessel superintendent where he supervised daily stevedoring operations, coordinated ILWU personnel, and ensured the timely and accurate delivery of cargo. Ryker will replace Walter Seidl, the port's current marine terminals director, as he transitions into his retirement later this year after working for the port for 12 years. Seidl's maritime career spans more than 40 years. During his tenure at the Port of Everett, he was a key member of the port's Seaport Modernization team that has worked strategically to invest more $150 million over the past decade to modernize and green its maritime facilities.