The Erie Port Authority has named Julie Slomski as their new Executive Director beginning May 1, 2024. 

The Port Authority said hiring Slomski will ensure that the authority continues its mission to promote industrial, commercial, and recreational opportunities on Presque Isle Bay and adjacent waters. 

Prior to taking on the Executive Director role, Slomski has spent the past nine month serving as the Port Authority's Deputy Executive Director. 

“I’m very thankful for the Board’s confidence in me to work with our Team to further our mission," stated Slomski.

Before coming to the Port Authority, Slomski served as the Chief Clerk for Erie County, acting as Chief of Staff to seven County Council members. 

Slomski spent several years of her professional career in the political realm as Chief of Staff for Representative Ryan Bizzarro and later as Northwest Regional Director for the Pennsylvania Office of the Governor under Gov. Tom Wolf's administration. 

“The Board is excited about hiring Julie Slomski as our new Executive Director,” said Erie Western PA Port Authority Chairperson, Jeff Brinling. “Her skills and experience will help us to continue to conduct port operations, improve ERIE’s waterfront, and execute our Master Plan.”