Management

Meet Our Leadership

Board of Commissioners

Shelly Rivard Detrick

President

Nicholas M. Moore

Vice President

Tyler D. Chase

Secretary

David W. Lanman

Executive Director

David joined the Port of Ephrata in March 2023 coming to the Port Authority from Phoenix, Arizona. David brings a vast resume with over 44 years experience in the aerospace industry both as a professional pilot (ATP) and as an executive officer in commercial charter and U.S. Government flight operations. Concurrently, David spent over 24 years serving as an investment banker and Supervisory Jurisdiction Officer (FINRA Reg. Series 24) with several major investment firms working with institutional and private capital entities focusing on aerospace investment including airline start-up and airport development projects both domestic and international. David also spent time as an Adjunct Professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. David holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business with an emphasis on International Finance from University of Phoenix. David is a Vietnam era veteran of the U.S. Air Force having served with the North American Air Defense Command (NORAD) and overseas with Tactical Air Command (TAC).

Staff

Charla Bomstad

Financial Officer

Charla is a 40 year resident of Ephrata who came to work at The Port in 2012 with extensive experience and education in both business operations and financial management. Her responsibilities include all Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable transactions, federal grant reimbursements and multiple other financial and office management duties. Charla’s detailed approach to her work, combined with a customer-oriented attitude, help ensure that the Port Finances are accurately accounted for and that office operations are both helpful and efficient. Charla is a graduate of Washington State University with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Social Science and two Minors in Business and Psychology. She graduated Cum Laude and was on the Presidents Honor Roll.

Gordy Grenier

Operations & Maintenance Supervisor

A Grant County resident for over 60 years, Gordy brings to the Port a vast amount of experience and expertise in the farming industry, logging over 21 years in weed control and the handling of large equipment. CDL licensed with certificates in multiple specialties that complement the highly diverse and specialized needs of the Port, Gordy is a valued employee. Joining the Port in March 2007 Gordy has worked his way up to the maintenance supervisory position overseeing the department that includes all repairs and operations involving over forty commercial properties and a fleet of over twenty vehicles utilized throughout the expansive 2200 acres. A holder of an Associate of Arts degree in Diesel Technology, Gordy gives the Port the value added of technical knowledge to go along with the skills required to maintain the specialized care necessary to help Ephrata Municipal Airport hold a top rating in airport infrastructure maintenance from both the FAA and WSDOT.