Meet the Crew

Our Top Leadership Team

The day-to-day business operations of the Harbor District are administered by a CEO & Port Director and professional staff.

Main Phone Number:
805-488-3677

Harbormasters (24/7):
805-488-4615
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CEO & Port Director

Kristin Decas

CEO & Port Director

805-488-3677

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Austin Yang

Finance

Austin Yang

Chief Financial and Chief Administration Officer

805-488-3677 x2229

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Finance

Gabriella Sabo

Director of Finance

805-488-3677 x2230

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Finance

Julie Johnson

Fiscal Specialist I

805-488-3677 x2225

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Finance

Edward Chung

Accounting Manager

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Finance

Paul Lydiate

Financial Analyst

805-488-3677 x2234

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Finance

Jaimee Constantino

Fiscal Technician I

805-488-3677 x2026

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Operations

Christina Birdsey

Chief Operations Officer

805-488-3677 x2223

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Operations

Mike Morrison

Director of Operations

805-488-3677 x2221

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Operations

Giles Pettifor

Environmental Manager

805-488-3677 x2104

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Operations

Lucia Ayala

Environmental Specialist

 805-488-3677 x2514

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Operations

Rodrigo Zaragoza

Engineering Specialist

805-488-3677 x2010

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Operations

Tony Ryan

Harbormaster Supervisor

805-488-3677 x2239

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Operations

John Wood

Facilities Supervisor

805-488-3677 x2224

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Commercial & Public Affairs

Miguel Rodriguez

Community Outreach Manager

805-488-3677 x2226

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Commercial & Public Affairs

Drew Rodriguez

Public & Community Relations Senior Representative

805-488-3677 x2212

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Commercial & Public Affairs

Maripas Jacobo

Community Outreach Specialist 

805-488-3677X2506

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Commercial & Public Affairs

Letitia Austin

Public & Government Relations Manager

805-488-3677 x2205

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Commercial & Public Affairs

Adam Vega

Community Outreach Specialist

805-488-3677 x2213

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Commercial & Public Affairs

Elizabeth Arias

Business Development Manager

805-488-3677 x2513

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Commercial & Public Affairs

Garrett Raborg

Marketing & Communications Specialist

805-488-3677 x2527

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Commercial & Public Affairs

Hanna Deilyk

Business Development Representative

805-488-3677 x2511

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Administration

Michelle Kinnun

Office Manager & Clerk of the Board

805-488-3677 x2235

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Administration

Lauren Shields

Administrative Assistant

805-488-3677 x2228

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Aaron Valance

IT Services Manager

805-488-3677 x2215

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Roberto Sosa

IT Specialist I

805-488-3677 x2522

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Administration

Robin Campos

HR Manager

805-488-3677 x2232

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Administration

Sandra Cruz

Executive Aide

805-488-3677 x2220

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Monique Martin

Administration

Monique Martin

Receptionist

805-488-3677 x2504

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