Former Port of Seattle attorney Steve Sewell has been appointed “maritime sector lead,” in a new state position supporting the maritime industry.

Sewell’s new position will help drive policies important to the continued growth of the maritime sector, said Commerce Director Brian Bonlender, in a statement.

Since leaving the port, where he also was managing director of the seaport division, Sewell has been in the private sector. Sewell’s appointment is part of Inslee’s plan to recruit “leads” for more industry sectors, including advanced manufacturing, agriculture, clean technology, information and communications technology, life sciences and military.

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