Max Vekich
Max Vekich | |
|---|---|
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| Commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission | |
| Assumed office February 15, 2022 | |
| President | Joe Biden |
| Preceded by | Michael A. Khouri |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 35th district | |
| In office January 10, 1983 – January 14, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Eugene V. Lux |
| Succeeded by | Tim Sheldon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1954 or 1955 (age 69–70) Aberdeen, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) |
Ivy Frost (died 1995)Marcee Stone (m. 2012) |
| Children | 2, and 1 stepchild |
| Residence(s) | West Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Education | Grays Harbor College (AA) University of Puget Sound (BA) |
Max M. Vekich (born 1954 or 1955)[1] is an American politician and labor leader who serves as a commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission. A member of the Democratic Party, Vekich previously served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from 1983 to 1991.[2]
Early life and education
[edit]Vekich was born and raised in Aberdeen, Washington. He earned an associate degree from Grays Harbor College and a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and history from the University of Puget Sound.[3]
Career
[edit]Vekich has previously worked as a longshoreman and labor leader. He was also a member of the Pacific Maritime Association. He served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from 1983 to 1991 as a Democrat. In 2009, Vekich was an unsuccessful candidate for a seat on the Seattle Port Commission.[4][5]
Federal Maritime Commission
[edit]On June 23, 2021, President Joe Biden nominated Vekich to serve as a commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission.[6][7] Hearings were held before the Senate Commerce Committee on October 20, 2021. The committee favorably reported the nomination to the Senate floor on November 17, 2021. Vekich's nomination expired at the end of the year and was returned to President Biden on January 3, 2022.[8]
President Biden resent his nomination the following day. The committee favorably reported the nomination on February 2, 2022.[9] Vekich was confirmed by the United States Senate on February 10, 2022.[10]
Vekich was sworn into office on February 15, 2022.[11]
Personal life
[edit]Vekich lives in West Seattle with his wife, Marcee Stone. He has three adult children from a previous marriage.[12][13]
References
[edit]- ^ "Legislative Manual 1985-1986" (PDF). Washington State Legislature.
- ^ "PN2642 - Nomination of L. E. Sola for Federal Maritime Commission, 115th Congress (2017-2018)". www.congress.gov. 2019-01-02. Retrieved 2019-11-22.
- ^ "A Pictorial Guide to the Fifty-First Washington State Legislature" (PDF). leg.wa.gov.
- ^ "Seattle Port Commission Position 4: PubliCola Picks Max Vekich". Seattle Met. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
- ^ Young, Bob (2009-08-13). "Incumbent casts shadow over primary in Port of Seattle Commission race". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
- ^ "President Biden Announces 17 Key Nominations". The White House. 23 June 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
- ^ "Senate appoints former Congressman and union man Max Vekich to the FMC". The Loadstar. 2022-02-11. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
- ^ "PN748 — Max Vekich — Federal Maritime Commission 117th Congress (2021-2022)". US Congress. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
- ^ "PN1537 — Max Vekich — Federal Maritime Commission 117th Congress (2021-2022)". US Congress. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
- ^ "On the Nomination (Confirmation: Max Vekich, of Washington, to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner)". US Senate. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
- ^ "Max Vekich Sworn In as FMC Commissioner". MarineLink. 15 February 2022. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
- ^ "Max Vekich & Marcee Stone wed at Alki Arts Gallery | Westside Seattle". www.westsideseattle.com. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
- ^ "One of Seattle's Highest Crime Areas Has Transformed Into a Thriving, Diverse Community". Seattle Magazine. 2017-10-05. Retrieved 2021-06-23.