Neil Maunu
People-Focused Executive | Servant Leader | Veteran | MBA
- Role
- Executive Director at Pacific Northwest Waterways Association
- Location
- Vancouver, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Neil Maunu
A seasoned executive with nearly 25 years of expertise in operations, business development, government relations, and advocacy across non-profit sectors, the maritime industry, and military organizations. Adept at cultivating relationships, driving results, and leading change in environments with limited resources, shifting priorities, and diverse stakeholders. A proven leader and strategic manager with strong business acumen, experienced in both high-level strategy and tactical hands-on execution. Skilled at influencing key decision-makers, including elected officials, government agencies, stakeholders, and senior leadership. A dedicated servant leader with combat-tested experience in overseas deployments and domestic emergency response operations.
Experience
Executive Director
Pacific Northwest Waterways Association
Aug 2023 — Present · Portland, OR, US
As PNWA’s Executive Director, Neil leads the association’s work with Congress, federal agencies, and regional decision-makers on transportation, trade, energy, and environmental policies and projects. PNWA’s membership includes over 150 public ports, transportation providers, agriculture and forest products producers, public utilities, manufacturers, labor groups, and others in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.
Education
United States Military Academy at West Point
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Environmental Geography, Environmental Engineering
WSU Carson College of Business
Executive MBA, Business Administration and Management
2020 — 2021
Skills
- Process Improvement
- Team Building
- Policy
- Analysis
- Operations Management
- Military Logistics
- Transportation
- Program Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Training
- Logistics
- Helicopters
- Dod
- National Security
- Logistics Management
- Negotiation
- Command
- Change Management
- Safety Management Systems
- Team Leadership
- Army
- Environmental Compliance
- Project Planning
- Leadership Development
- Special Operations
- Operational Planning
- Leadership
- Organizational Leadership
- Military Training
- Military Experience
- Military
- Government
- Personnel Management
- Environmental Awareness
- Top Secret
- Ehs
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Risk Management
- Business Development
- Military Operations
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