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Cory Wright has served as a Kittitas County Commissioner since 2018 and was elected to his second full term in 2024. Cory graduated from California Maritime Academy with a B.S. in Marine Transportation and additional certification in Global Logistics. He previously graduated from Central Washington University with a B.A. in Individual Studies.
Following his studies and sailing as a Merchant Marine deck officer, Cory spent ten years in marine terminal management in California and Puget Sound. He spent another eight years in maritime transportation business development and project management before moving to public service. In addition to serving on FMSIB, he also serves as board member on the statewide Community Aviation Revitalization Board, Yakima Basin Integrated Plan, and Central Washington Economic Development District.
Cory was born and raised in Kittitas County as the sixth generation of his family to live there, and continues a tradition of local elected government service dating back to the 1880’s. He is married to his wife, Melissa, and has three children.