Port Staff
Jennie Dickinson took over as Executive Director of the Port of Columbia in 2007. Prior to that, she served as the executive director of the Dayton Chamber of Commerce for 8 years. Dickinson grew up on a wheat and cattle ranch outside of Dayton and enjoys gardening, reading, community service, and being a grandmother.
Jill Essency started working at the Port in August of 2023. Before this, she completed a Bachelor’s in Mathematics from Western Oregon University. Essency grew up in Tri-Cities but now resides in Dayton. She loves Columbia County and enjoys exploring the outdoors.