Port Commission

Bill Shuler has served as a Port of Skagit Commissioner since 2010. Shuler lives in Sedro-Woolley, serves Port District 3, and has an unabridged love for Skagit County.

Bill Shuler is highly interested in economic development, believing a strong economic base with sustainable living wage jobs is the foundation of a healthy community. This begins with a robust, active Port. Shuler is totally committed to the well being of the citizens of Skagit County and energetically puts his broad experience, knowledge, and skills toward making the Port of Skagit even stronger.

Shuler has a wealth of experience in both private and public management, including 27 years as Executive Director of the Skagit County Community Action Agency, a large nonprofit corporation. He has held management positions with Skagit Valley College and Washington State Office of Community Development. He also worked as an associate planner with Skagit County Planning Department, where he developed and authored the county’s initial overall economic development plan, among many other projects.

Shuler has an extensive experience providing leadership to community boards and councils organizations and has been an active member in countless organizations that work to strengthen the economy and serve the needs of all Skagit County residents.

Shuler’s family moved from North Carolina to Skagit County when he was a child. He graduated from Sedro-Woolley High School, Skagit Valley College, Western Washington University, and the University of Washington, holding an MPA degree. He and his wife Nora have two grown children and
two grandchildren.