The Port of Seattle Partners with ADK to Recruit Chief Financial Officer

October 6, 2025

ADK Consulting & Executive Search, a retained consulting and search firm, announced it has completed its Chief Financial Officer search for The Port of Seattle. Chris Wimsatt, C.M., will be responsible for shaping the Port’s financial policy, safeguarding public assets, and ensuring long-term economic sustainability. As Treasurer of the Port, he will provide fiduciary leadership with oversight of treasury functions and a $3 billion plus debt portfolio.

Mr. Wimsatt brings a wealth of experience in executive financial and operational leadership. He most recently served as Assistant Director of Airports for the Sacramento County Airport System, providing oversight of all five divisions of the Department of Airports: Finance & Administration, Commercial Development, Operations, Maintenance, and Planning & Development. In that role, he set the strategic direction for a premier economic asset in the region, including executive oversight of the $1.4 billion SMForward capital program.

Previously, Mr. Wimsatt had responsibility for the financial and administrative oversight of Ohio’s 4th-largest airport system as Division Manager and Chief Financial Officer for Dayton International Airport. He also worked in the City of Dayton’s Office of Management and Budget as Supervisory Management Analyst and gained experience in the private sector, having worked for Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, LLC and Westminster Financial Securities.

“I’m honored to join the Port of Seattle at such a pivotal time,” said Mr. Wimsatt. “The Port of Seattle is a cornerstone of regional infrastructure and global connectivity. I look forward to working with this talented team to strengthen financial stewardship, support strategic investments, and advance the Port’s commitment to equity and environmental leadership.”

Mr. Wimsatt holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Ohio University and received his master’s degree in business administration from Western Governors University. He is a Certified Member (C.M.) of the American Association of Airport Executives. Mr. Wimsatt was named 2024 Airport Finance Professional of the Year by Airports Council International-North America and received the 2023 Public Finance Rising Star Award by The Bond Buyer.

Credit: The Port of Seattle