Peter Bennett is retired after a 40-year career in the maritime industry starting as a deck officer in the British Merchant Marine. After coming ashore, he was employed by the agency company representing a global shipping line. With positions based in Oregon, Washington, and California, Mr. Bennett eventually assumed responsibility for the company’s North America West Coast vessel, rail, and truck operations.
Active in many maritime organizations, Mr. Bennett served terms as President of both the Puget Sound Steamship Operators Association and the Columbia River Steamship Operators Association. Immediately prior to retirement, he worked for a shipping terminal company in Longview, Washington, where he was able to continue his involvement with many maritime and community organizations.
Mr. Bennett graduated with a degree in Economics from the University of Durham in England, resides in the Stadium District of Tacoma, and is married with two grown daughters.