Served:
September 1980 – November 1981 (appointed)
November 1981 – December 1987 (elected)

Husum, Washington

Before serving as a commissioner, Mike served in the U.S. Navy at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and worked for several years at his father's store, Hiway Hardware, before becoming an electrician's apprentice at SDS Lumber (a position he held during his time with the Port). He also served as Rotary President and Bingen Fire Chief. He passed away in October 1992 at age 54.

During his tenure, a 50,000 s.f. facility was completed for lease to the Recycled Aluminum Metals Company (aka RAMCo), the Army Corps of Engineers issued a permit for the construction of the barge dock at Dallesport, the grade-separated rail crossing at Dallesport was completed, the Energy Foundation company began production of alcohol at Dallesport, the first computer and printer were acquired, the first "Comprehensive Park and Recreation Plan" for Bingen Point was adopted, Riley Bros. Concrete began mining aggregate at Dallesport, and plans were established for beach access at Bingen Point.

(obituary: Mike Mansfield, The Enterprise 10-8-1992, pg 16)
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