Author Description
Mary Wiley joined the Pacific Northwest Waterways Association (PNWA) in October 2023 as the Communications and Membership Manager. She manages the organization’s member engagement and communication efforts. This includes overseeing digital content, public relations, the newsletter, website, and social media. She also organizes and coordinates member events, such as three major in-person gatherings, monthly online meetings, and various special tours. These efforts ensure members have opportunities to network, engage, and receive valuable information. Mary’s work reinforces PNWA’s value and supports its mission to champion efficient, reliable, and environmentally sustainable waterways for over 150 maritime companies since 1934. As Membership Manager at Merchants Exchange, Mary led impactful member outreach and developed the well-regarded Shipping Education Series. Her professional experience spans marketing communications within the architecture and engineering sectors and energyefficiency and sustainability programs for utility companies. She also provided corporate communications support for The Greenbrier Companies, the former parent company of Gunderson, a major manufacturer for the rail and marine industries. Mary is a graduate of Iowa State University and holds a Digital Marketing Strategies Certification from Portland State University.
Authored Reports
The Columbia River Treaty: Six Decades Of Partnership, Progress and the Pursuit Of A Modern Framework.
