The Ventura Port District is governed by a five-member Board of Port Commissioners, appointed by the City of Ventura’s Mayor and confirmed by the City Council, serving four-year terms without compensation. A person shall not be appointed a member of the Board unless they are, at the time of appointment, a taxpayer within the District and has resided within the district for at least one year. If you are interested in becoming a Port Commissioner, please visit City of Ventura recruitments.
Board of Port Commissioners

Mike Blumenberg
Chair
Reappointed: July 1, 2023 | Term Expires: June 30, 2027

Elizabeth Howell
Vice-Chair
Appointed: July 9, 2024 | Term Expires: June 30, 2028

Anthony Rainey
Secretary
Appointed: July 1, 2022 | Term Expires: June 30, 2026

Elizabeth Howell
Commissioner
Reappointed: August 3, 2021 | Term Expires: June 30, 2025

Chris Stephens
Commissioner
Reappointed: August 3, 2021 | Term Expires: June 30, 2025

Brian Pendleton
Ventura Port District General Manager