Port of Pasco Names Adam Lincoln as Next Executive Director

January 17, 2025

Pasco, WA – Pasco City Manager Adam Lincoln has resigned as Pasco City Manager and accepted a new position as the Port of Pasco Executive Director, which was approved by the Pasco Port Commission on January 17th. Lincoln will be stepping into the role held by longtime Port of Pasco Executive Director Randy Hayden, who will retire in March.

“This decision was not made lightly or without a great deal of consultation with my family,” Lincoln says. “I have been honored to serve the employees, the city council, and the residents. It is my firm belief that things have moved in a positive direction since joining and I have full faith and confidence that this trend will continue going forward.”

Lincoln joined the City of Pasco in 2020 as Deputy City Manager, and was appointed City Manager in April 2023. His resignation will be effective in March, per his contract.

Hayden has been with the Port of Pasco for nearly 25 years, serving as Executive Director for the last 10. Port of Pasco Commission President Jean Ryckman says she’s excited to welcome Lincoln as Executive Director.

“We’re thrilled to have a proven public leader of Mr. Lincoln’s experience step into the role of Executive Director at the Port,” Ryckman says. “Mr. Lincoln was chosen from a field of highly qualified candidates after an extensive search process. We believe he brings the right fit of executive experience, entrepreneurial spirit, and community collaboration that will serve the Port district well.”

Pasco City Council will decide the best course of action regarding the City Manager position in the coming weeks.