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Columbia river steamship operators' association

Who is the CRSOA?

The Columbia River Steamship Operators’ Association, Inc. (CRSOA), established in 1922, as the Portland Steamship Operators’ Association, includes members representing ship owners, operators, agents, launch services, towing, and bunkering, as well as facilities and ports along the Columbia, Willamette, Snake River and Oregon coast river systems. 

The Columbia River trade corridor is the lifeblood of our regional economy, supporting 49.7 million tons of foreign trade at a value of over $31.2 billion annually.  The Columbia River is the nation’s number one wheat export gateway and number two for corn and soybean exports.  It is the third largest grain export gateway in the world, as well as the West Coast’s leader in dry bulks, mineral bulk, wood exports and auto imports and exports. 

The CRSOA's mission is to facilitate trade, provide business leadership, exercise principles of environmental stewardship, serve as an industry focal point, and promote operating policies and practices that are safe, reliable, efficient, and cost-effective.

Meet Our Board of Directors

The Columbia River Steamship Operators' Association is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors,
comprised of representatives from our general membership, who are responsible for overseeing the associations' activities.
The members of the Board meet throughout the year to discuss and vote on affairs and issues of the association.
1922 - 2025 PRESIDENTS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2025 CRSOA BOARD & STAFF CONTACTS

PHIL BROTHERTON
TRANSMARINE NAVIGATION CORP

CHAIR

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BARRETT BASS
BLUE WATER SHIPPING


VICE CHAIR

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CAITLIN SAUSE
SAUSE BROS.

SECRETARY/TREASURER

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DEMETRI PAPACHRISTOPOULOS
NORTH AMERICAN SHIPPING AGENCY

ION BADEA
NORTON LILLY INTERNATIONAL

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MASON JOHNSON
GENERAL STEAMSHIP CORPORATION
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SAMANTHA SHAVER
SHAVER TRANSPORTATION

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Meet Our Legal Counsel

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DARIEN S. LOISELLE
SOKOL LARKIN


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DAVID R. BOYAJIAN
SCHWABE, WILLIAMSON & WYATT

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BRIEN J. FLANAGAN
SCHWABE, WILLIAMSON & WYATT


Meet Our Legislative Representation

The CRSOA strives to have a voice for our members in the legislature by monitoring local, regional and
​national legislation that affects our local maritime industry and region.
VIEW THE OREGON AND WASHINGTON LEGISLATIVE REPORTS

MARK LANDAUER
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STATE OF OREGON

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MJL CONSULTING, LLC

AMBER CARTER
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STATE OF WASHINGTON

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AMBER CARTER GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, LLC

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  • About Us
    • Board of Directors
    • Legislative
    • 2023-2027 Action Plan
  • Events
    • 2025 Topgolf Tournament
  • Membership
    • Membership Directory
    • Membership Application
    • Discounts
  • Industry Resources
    • Emergency Contacts & Partners
    • Ballast Water Rules
    • Pacific Northwest Ports Handbook
    • Traffic & Weather
    • Industry Job Postings
    • Portland Daily Grain Pricing
  • Maritime Calendar
  • News Center
    • CRSOA in the News
    • Social Media >
      • Facebook
      • LinkedIn
  • Contact