Port of Vancouver Executive Joins Washington Trade Advisory Board

Alex Strogen will lend his expertise in international trade to the Washington Council on International Trade.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Alex Strogen, the chief commercial officer for the Port of Vancouver USA, has been appointed to serve on the Washington Council on International Trade (WCIT) Advisory Board. Strogen's experience in international trade will be a valuable asset to the organization, which advocates for policies that support the competitiveness of Northwest businesses, workers, and farmers.

Why it matters

The Port of Vancouver USA is a major economic driver for the region, generating $2.9 billion in annual economic impact and supporting over 20,000 jobs. As a hub for producers and markets throughout the Western and Midwest United States, the port plays a crucial role in international trade and investment for the Pacific Northwest.

The details

Strogen's appointment to the WCIT Advisory Board will allow him to lend his expertise in international trade to the organization, which represents a diverse range of industries, from manufacturing and food to technology and science. WCIT is the Northwest's premier organization advocating for trade and investment policies that increase the competitiveness of Northwest workers, farmers, and businesses.

  • On February 21, 2026, Alex Strogen was appointed to the Washington Council on International Trade Advisory Board.

The players

Alex Strogen

The chief commercial officer for the Port of Vancouver USA.

Washington Council on International Trade (WCIT)

The Northwest's premier organization advocating for trade and investment policies that increase the competitiveness of Northwest workers, farmers, and businesses.

Port of Vancouver USA

A major economic driver for the region, generating $2.9 billion in annual economic impact and supporting over 20,000 jobs. It is a hub for producers and markets throughout the Western and Midwest United States.

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The takeaway

Strogen's appointment to the WCIT Advisory Board underscores the Port of Vancouver USA's importance as a key player in international trade and investment for the Pacific Northwest region, and the recognition of its leadership in advocating for policies that support the competitiveness of local businesses, workers, and farmers.