Sea-Tac Airport Custodial Crew Member Named Goodwill Graduate of the Year

JOC Staff |
From left to right: Tay Yoshitani, Port CEO; John Creighton, Port Commissioner; Michael Bulling, honoree; Tom Albro, Port Commissioner; Bill Bryant, Port Commissioner; Gael Tarleton, Port Commissioner; and Rob Holland, Port Commissioner.

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Michael Bulling, member of a Sea-Tac Airport custodial crew, was honored by Port of Seattle Commissioners and CEO Tay Yoshitani during today's commission meeting. Bulling recently received the Tacoma Goodwill Industries Graduate of the Year Award in recognition of the hard work he's done to overcome his physical challenges.

We continually talk about how important it is to create jobs for the region, said Commission President Bill Bryant. Michael's passion for and dedication to his job underscore how important it is that everyone has the chance to have a steady job. We are proud to have him as our partner.

Bulling works for the company Capital Building Maintenance, which provides custodial service at the airport. He noted how having a job has changed his life. No matter where you come from you should be treated equal, he said. My mother always says I can do anything I put my mind to, and she's right. Goodwill Industries gave me the ball and I ran with it!

Bulling received a standing ovation after addressing the audience.

For more information about how the Port of Seattle creates jobs and economic growth for King County and the Puget Sound region, visit www.portseattle.org.