Get to Know Grady Lineberger

January 28, 2026 | News

Get to Know Grady Lineberger 

Meet Grady Lineberger, the Port’s newest Marina Operations Specialist, hired in November of 2025. For Grady, the most important role that the Port plays is providing the infrastructure for locals to bring their catch from sea-to-sale. Outside of work, you might find him out on the water fishing or enjoying the fresh fungi he just foraged. But if you do, don’t ask him where he found them…A mushroom magician never gives up his secrets. 

The Port is glad that Grady joined the crew! Read more about him in his own words below. 

Joined the Port: November 2025 

Role: Marina Operations Specialist 

What about the Port’s mission is most important to you? 

To provide a safe haven and the infrastructure that facilitates local fishing families and other commercial vessels in bringing their goods to market. 

What is the most exciting part of your career here at the Port of Anacortes? 

Every day at work I see some really neat boats and get a chance to hear about them from the operators and owners. 

What is your favorite thing about Anacortes? 

The Anacortes Community Forest Lands. We are fortunate to have this in our back yard. 

What is the one thing about you that would surprise people? 

When I was fifteen, I won concert tickets for selling the most newspaper subscriptions. My first concert was tickets to see the Ramones. 

What never fails to make you laugh? 

My neighbor Don. Love that guy… 

What are a few of your hobbies? 

Fishing and mushroom hunting. And no, I am not giving up my spots, so don’t ask or follow me.

What motivates you to work hard? 

“If a job is worth doing, it is worth doing well”