Max Vekich

Max M. Vekich (born 1954 or 1955)[1] is an American politician and labor leader who serves as a commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission. A member of the Democratic Party, Vekich previously served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from 1983 to 1991.[2]

Max Vekich
Commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission
Assumed office
February 15, 2022
PresidentJoe Biden
Preceded byMichael A. Khouri
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 35th district
In office
January 10, 1983 – January 14, 1991
Preceded byEugene V. Lux
Succeeded byTim Sheldon
Personal details
Born1954/1955 (age 67–68)
Aberdeen, Washington, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)
    Ivy Frost
    ​
    (died 1995)​
      Marcee Stone
      ​
      (m. 2012)​
      Children2, and 1 stepchild
      Residence(s)West Seattle, Washington, U.S.
      EducationGrays Harbor College (AA)
      University of Puget Sound (BA)

      On June 23rd, 2021, Vekich was nominated to the Federal Maritime Commission by President Joe Biden and was confirmed by the United States Senate on February 11th, 2022.[3][4] He was sworn into office on February 15, 2022.[5]

      Early life and education

      Vekich was born and raised in Aberdeen, Washington. He earned an associate degree from Grays Harbor College and a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and history from the University of Puget Sound.[6]

      Career

      Vekich has previously worked as a longshoreman and labor leader. He was also a member of the Pacific Maritime Association. He served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from 1983 to 1991 as a Democrat. In 2009, Vekich was an unsuccessful candidate for a seat on the Seattle Port Commission.[7][8][9]

      Personal life

      Vekich lives in West Seattle with his wife, Marcee Stone. He has three adult children from a previous marriage.[10][11]

      References
      1. "Legislative Manual 1985-1986" (PDF). Washington State Legislature.
      2. "PN2642 - Nomination of L. E. Sola for Federal Maritime Commission, 115th Congress (2017-2018)". www.congress.gov. 2019-01-02. Retrieved 2019-11-22.
      3. "Senate appoints former Congressman and union man Max Vekich to the FMC". The Loadstar. 2022-02-11. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
      4. "President Biden Announces 17 Key Nominations". The White House. 2021-06-23. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
      5. "Max Vekich Sworn In as FMC Commissioner". MarineLink. 15 February 2022. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
      6. "A Pictorial Guide to the Fifty-First Washington State Legislature" (PDF). leg.wa.gov.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
      7. "President Biden Announces 17 Key Nominations". The White House. 2021-06-23. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
      8. "Seattle Port Commission Position 4: PubliCola Picks Max Vekich". Seattle Met. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
      9. Young, Bob (2009-08-13). "Incumbent casts shadow over primary in Port of Seattle Commission race". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
      10. "Max Vekich & Marcee Stone wed at Alki Arts Gallery | Westside Seattle". www.westsideseattle.com. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
      11. "One of Seattle's Highest Crime Areas Has Transformed Into a Thriving, Diverse Community". Seattle Magazine. 2017-10-05. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
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