Project Facilitation
Washington state and its partners pledged to work side-by-side with Boeing to ensure that the 787 Dreamliner project is executed on schedule.  To do so, the parties agreed to designate coordinators who would oversee certain elements of the project.  The coordinators are employees within various state agencies and local governments, who have assumed this responsibility in addition to their current duties. 
 
The coordinators meet monthly with Boeing and the state 787 Project Coordination Office to report on the progress of the project.
 
Included below is a chart listing each of the coordinators and their responsibilities:
 

 
State/Local Coordinator
Designee
Responsibility
Project Coordinator
 
Victor Vasquez
Director, Economic Development at CTED
 
Oversees implementation of the agreement by the public parties and is primary liaison to the Boeing team.
Everett Coordinator
Allan Giffen, with the City of Everett, and John Mohr, Executive Director of the Port of Everett
 
Acts as a single point of contact for the local jurisdiction and will be responsible for coordinating the performance of all of the city’s and county’s commitments.
Environmental Permit Coordinator
Tiffany Yelton, Department of Ecology
Coordinates with and advises Boeing with respect to the preparation, obtaining, and renewals of all environmental permits that may be required by the project.  Facilitates and monitors all permitting processes relating to environmental laws on an expedited basis and in accordance with all applicable laws.
 
Permit Coordinator
 
Coordinates with and advises Boeing with respect to the preparation and obtaining of all permits (other than those relating to environmental laws) that may be required by Boeing with any facet of the 787 Dreamliner including building and construction permits for Boeing, its suppliers and any of its contractors, vendors or agents. Facilitates and monitors all permitting processes (other than those relating to environmental laws) on an expedited basis and in accordance with all applicable laws.  Performs all other functions and duties as set forth in Section 43.157.005 et seq. of the RCW.
 
Tax, Commitment & Incentives Coordinator
Russ Brubaker, Department of Revenue
 
Julie Sexton, Department of Revenue
Coordinates with and advises Boeing in all matters relating to taxes within the state, whether statewide or local in nature, including matters of compliance, and obtaining all exemptions, abatements and credits for which Boeing may be eligible under applicable law.  Applies for and pursues all grants for which Boeing may be eligible either directly or through a public party acting as a conduit.  Ensures and oversees the public parties’ compliance with the commitments set forth in Article IV of the Memorandum of Agreement.
 
Transportation Infrastructure Coordinator
William Vlcek, Washington State Department of Transportation
Acts as a single point of contact and will be responsible for coordinating all road, rail, port and airport transportation matters between and among the state, Boeing, and other partners and service vendors involved in such activities.
 
Workforce Development Coordinator
Kathy DiJulio, Employment Security Department
Acts as a single point of contact and will be responsible for coordinating all workforce development matters including, but not limited to, training and recruiting between and among the state, Boeing, WDAC, WTECB, ESD, CTC, CTED and training service vendors.