(Stephanie Ticknor) I
t is my pleasure to be able to introduce our 2022 TCT Person of the Year.
In June of 2020, this person was featured on KOMO TV’s, Eric’s Little Hero’s for his front yard COVID concerts where he and his band raised over $7000 for EFN. Well, today, he is our Hero… Mr. Rod Koon.
Rod has been a cornerstone of the transportation community in Tacoma for almost 40 years. He started his career with the Port of Tacoma back in 1983 and retired in 2021. Rod Koon ended his career as the Senior Manager of Communications for the Port of Tacoma. He has had a lot of job titles over the years, but it always involved writing, photography, and a creative mind.
Rod joined the Tacoma Transportation Club early in his career and always supported the effort to promote professional growth in the transportation industry, but Rod always had love for his community. When he joined the board of TCT, he was the first to volunteer for our charity events and projects, especially events in support of EFN. He shared his enthusiasm with everyone and encouraged his family, friends, and colleagues to join in.
At the Washington Public Ports Association’s annual meeting last Friday, Rod was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for his service to the industry.
Rod has been married for many years to his wife Tracy and has two daughters that are here today – Jessie and Kelsie. Even in retirement, Rod continues to give back to his community and we are thankful to know him and honor him today.
Congratulations Rod Koon, our 2022 TCT Person of the Year!
PAST WINNERS – Person of the Year
- 2021 – Stephanie Ticknor
- 2020 – Dan Fay
- 2019 – Lori Kincannon
- 2018 – Vince Sanitago
- 2017 – Gary Gieser
- 2016 – Tim Flood
- 2015 – Greg Unterbrink
- 2014 – Janice Wasson
- 2013 – Terry Thomas
- 2012 – Michael Oliver
- 2011 – Carla Martin
- 2010 – Jeff Clark
- 2009 – Hugh Carr
- 2008 – David Ottey
- 2007 – Steve Fullerton
- 2006 – Gary Gieser
- 2005 – Dennis Dean
- 2004 – George Osborne
- 2003 – Mark MacLeod
- 2002 – Ross Cook
- 2001 – Jim Stanaway
- 2000 – Bob Dewey
- 1999 – Lee Braach
- 1998 – Stan Levy
- 1997 – Anne Muñoz
- 1995 – Ken Collins
- 1994 – Rick Bunn
- 1993 – Patti King
- 1992 – Lindsey Johnson