Chief Commercial Officer
Foreign Trade Zone Coordinator
Martin Callery

Martin Callery joined the Port District in July 1992 as Director of Marketing. Before moving to Oregon in January 1990, he was vice president of a regional marketing communications and advertising firm with offices throughout the southwest United States. Martin has a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism/Mass Communications from the University of Texas at El Paso, and has completed Master's level course work in Marketing Management. He taught communications courses at UT El Paso for several years in the early '80s.

In July 1993, Martin's position was expanded to include all Port communications. He is responsible for promoting the Port's North Bay Marine Industrial Park, directing marketing and advertising for the Port's Charleston Marina Complex, working with public agencies and private industry in economic development efforts, and promoting maritime trade and commerce in the Port of Coos Bay. Martin also coordinates activities in the Coos County Foreign-Trade Zone No. 132.

Martin is active in the local community. He was a member of the Bay Area Fun Festival Committee for several years, and is involved with the Charleston Merchant's Association.  Martin also serves on several subcommittees of the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce.

In November 2005, Martin's position was changed to include his involvement with transportation issues and projects.  At the state-wide level, Martin serves on the Governor's Freight Advisory Board, is a regional representative on the  Southwest Area Committee on Transportation, he also served on the ConnectOregon Consensus Committee and is a member of the Rail Users League (ORULE).

Martin is married, and he and his wife Suzy enjoys traveling around the world.

E-Mail: mcallery@portofcoosbay.com