The Port of Skagit has opted for a Young, yet proven, approach to chart its future course of attracting economic opportunities to the La Conner Marina, Skagit Regional Airport and related ventures.

Sara Young is the new Skagit port district executive director, having officially assumed the chief leadership role last Wednesday after14 years at key Port positions.

Young succeeds longtime Port of Skagit Executive Director Patsy Martin, who in 2019 announced her intent to retire this August.

Port officials and La Conner Mayor Ramon Hayes, noting Young’s prior planning and managerial experienc...