Tacoma native Ted J. Fick was picked to succeed Tay Yoshitani, who is retiring. Fick has a manufacturing background but has not worked in the maritime or aviation industries.
Ted J. Fick, the choice for CEO, is native of Tacoma.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Washington, master’s degrees in management from Stanford University and business administration from the University of Puget Sound.
Career highlights: Estimating engineer, Fick Foundry, 1977-1983; senior director, Kenworth division of Paccar, 1983 to 2000; president and CEO, Polar Corp., 2009 to 2013.
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