FMC Swears in New Commissioner

Max Vekich, a former president of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, was sworn in Feb. 15 as a commissioner on the Federal Maritime Commission. Vekich, who was confirmed by the Senate five days earlier, worked as a longshoreman for more than 40 years and served four terms in the Washington state House of Representatives 1983-1991. “He understands port and supply chain issues from the perspective of a worker on the frontlines of making cargo move,” FMC Chair Daniel Maffei said. “I am confident he will have many important contributions to make to the work of the Federal Maritime Commission and I am happy to welcome him as a colleague.”