Deputy Executive Director
Port of Coos Bay Harbormaster
Michael F. Gaul

Mike Gaul holds the combined position of Deputy Executive Director and Port of Coos Bay Harbormaster, and is uniquely qualified to fill both assignments. Mike went to work for the Port in 1989, following a 22-year career in the United States Coast Guard. He retired from the Coast Guard as a Master Chief Boatswains Mate, and his last duty assignment was Officer in Charge of the Charleston Lifeboat Station. Mike's combination of education, training and experience in the maritime industry is well suited for his job responsibilities with the Port.

As Deputy Executive Director, Mike manages all leases of Port-owned property and supervises the long-term development and maintenance of Port-owned land. Mike also manages the Charleston Marina Complex.  He functions as the liaison between marine terminal operators in the harbor and the federal and state agencies involved in regulation and oversight of maintenance dredging of the deep-draft navigation channel and the shallow-draft Charleston channel. Mike also maintains the various permits required for these navigation projects. In addition, Mike works with the Director of Finance and Administration to oversee the human resources and risk management functions of the Port District.

Mike is Past President of the Board of Directors of the Oregon Special Districts Association, which represents nearly 900 districts (ports, fire districts, parks and recreation districts, etc.) throughout the state.  He also is a past member of the North Bend District 13 School Board.

Mike and his wife Pat have two grown children: Michele, a registered nurse; and Mike, who works in construction in the local area.

E-Mail: mgaul@portofcoosbay.com