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

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

Mike Blumenberg
Commissioner and Vice Chairman
Appointed: June 10, 2019 | Term Expires: June 30, 2023

Brian Brennan
Commissioner and Secretary
Reappointed: July 1, 2020 | Term Expires: June 30, 2024

Everard G. Ashworth
Commissioner
Reappointed: July 1, 2018 | Term Expires: June 30, 2022

Jackie Gardina
Commissioner
Reappointed: August 3, 2021 | Term Expires: June 30, 2025

Brian Pendleton
Ventura Port District General Manager