Port Commissioner 
Jerry Hampel
Term Expires 06/30/13

Current Career Position: Owner, North Bend Oyster Company – Oyster Farmer.  

Education Background/Highlights:  A graduate of North Bend High School.  Served in the U.S. Army with the rank of Sergeant from 1963-1965 in Mannheim, Germany. 

Work History/Highlights:  Jerry has been self employed as a commercial fisherman or oyster grower for the past 45 years, primarily in the Charleston area.    

Civic & Professional Activities:  Jerry served on the Port’s Budget Committee for several years prior to becoming a Port Commissioner.  He has also served on the Pacific Fisheries Management Council (PFMC).  He currently represents the Port Commission on the Charleston Marina Advisory Committee and the Port’s Safety Committee.  

Family Information:  Jerry and wife Brigitte have been married for 39 years and make their home in Charleston.  The Hampels have one daughter Janet, and four grandchildren.   

Special Interests:  Jerry enjoys hobby-ranching at his home and taking care of his animals.  He also enjoys hunting. 

Comments:  As a Port Commissioner, Jerry is dedicated to ensuring that the Port of Coos Bay creates jobs and maintains both its deep-draft harbor and water quality.