Fluke executive to run for Port commission

Published 8:40 pm Wednesday, April 8, 2009

EVERETT — An Everett businessman and engineer who helped build Naval Station Everett has announced his candidacy for a seat on the Port of Everett commission.

Troy McClelland, 40, is filing for Position 1, a seat now held by Phil Bannan, who said Wednesday that he would not be seeking re-election this fall. “I’m term-limiting myself,” said Bannan, a longtime commissioner and former port director. He is chairman of the commission, which has three members who serve six-year terms.

McClelland, who graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy, has master’s degrees in business administration and in civil engineering. He is director of corporate procurement for the Everett-based Fluke Corp.

“I’m excited to bring my diverse experience to the port to assist in economic development and helping build a stronger Everett for all local families,” McClelland said. “With aerospace and other industries looking to port facilities as a key component of their supply chains and productivity, I want to assure we build these partnerships into the future, protecting and expanding jobs and opportunity.”

McClelland was an assistant construction officer during development of Everett’s Navy base. He left the Navy in 2000 and continues to be in the U.S. Naval Reserve.

McClelland noted that his wife, Nicole (Haynes) McClelland, is an Everett native with many relatives who worked on the Everett waterfront.

McClelland’s candidacy was backed by Gary Meisner of north Everett, who said his skills in waterfront development and in business in general make him a great fit for the job.