Max Vekich Explained

Max Vekich
Office:	Commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission
President:	Joe Biden
Term Start:	February 15, 2022
Predecessor:	Michael A. Khouri
Birth Place:	Aberdeen, Washington, U.S.
Education:	Grays Harbor College (AA) University of Puget Sound (BA)
State House1:	Washington
District1:	35th
Term Start1:	January 10, 1983
Term End1:	January 14, 1991
Predecessor1:	Eugene V. Lux
Successor1:	Tim Sheldon
Spouse:
Children:	2, and 1 stepchild
Party:	Democratic
Residence:	West Seattle, Washington, U.S.

Max M. Vekich (born 1954 or 1955)^[1] is an American politician and labor leader who serves as a commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission. A member of the Democratic Party, Vekich previously served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from 1983 to 1991.^[2]

Early life and education

Vekich was born and raised in Aberdeen, Washington. He earned an associate degree from Grays Harbor College and a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and history from the University of Puget Sound.^[3]

Career

Vekich has previously worked as a longshoreman and labor leader. He was also a member of the Pacific Maritime Association. He served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from 1983 to 1991 as a Democrat. In 2009, Vekich was an unsuccessful candidate for a seat on the Seattle Port Commission.^{[4] [5]}

Federal Maritime Commission

On June 23, 2021, President Joe Biden nominated Vekich to serve as a commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission.^{[6] [7]} Hearings were held before the Senate Commerce Committee on October 20, 2021. The committee favorably reported the nomination to the Senate floor on November 17, 2021. Vekich's nomination expired at the end of the year and was returned to President Biden on January 3, 2022.^[8]

President Biden resent his nomination the following day. The committee favorably reported the nomination on February 2, 2022.^[9] Vekich was confirmed by the United States Senate on February 10, 2022.^[10]

Vekich was sworn into office on February 15, 2022.^[11]

Personal life

Vekich lives in West Seattle with his wife, Marcee Stone. He has three adult children from a previous marriage.^{[12] [13]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Legislative Manual 1985-1986. Washington State Legislature.
2. Web site: 2019-01-02. PN2642 - Nomination of L. E. Sola for Federal Maritime Commission, 115th Congress (2017-2018). 2019-11-22. www.congress.gov.
3. Web site: A Pictorial Guide to the Fifty-First Washington State Legislature. leg.wa.gov.
4. Web site: Seattle Port Commission Position 4: PubliCola Picks Max Vekich. 2021-06-23. Seattle Met. en-US.
5. Web site: Young. Bob. 2009-08-13. Incumbent casts shadow over primary in Port of Seattle Commission race. 2021-06-23. The Seattle Times. en-US.
6. Web site: President Biden Announces 17 Key Nominations . The White House . 23 June 2021 . 12 May 2022.
7. Web site: 2022-02-11. Senate appoints former Congressman and union man Max Vekich to the FMC. 2022-02-12. The Loadstar.
8. Web site: PN748 — Max Vekich — Federal Maritime Commission 117th Congress (2021-2022) . US Congress . 12 May 2022.
9. Web site: PN1537 — Max Vekich — Federal Maritime Commission 117th Congress (2021-2022) . US Congress . 12 May 2022.
10. Web site: On the Nomination (Confirmation: Max Vekich, of Washington, to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner) . US Senate . 12 May 2022.
11. Web site: Max Vekich Sworn In as FMC Commissioner . MarineLink . 18 February 2022 . en . 15 February 2022.
12. Web site: Max Vekich & Marcee Stone wed at Alki Arts Gallery Westside Seattle. 2021-06-23. www.westsideseattle.com. en.
13. Web site: 2017-10-05. One of Seattle's Highest Crime Areas Has Transformed Into a Thriving, Diverse Community. 2021-06-23. Seattle Magazine. en.