The Northern California World Trade Center has named Port of West Sacramento Manager Mike Luken as the 2009 Board Chair and Michael Faust as the President & CEO.

Luken has experience in the logistics and supply chain industry, and since January 2006 he has managed the Port of West Sacramento, its daily operations, facilities, services and programs.

“Mike Luken will bring tremendous expertise in the logistics of international trade to the Northern California World Trade Center,” said Michael Faust, Northern California World Trade Center president and CEO. “In addition, the WTC and its affiliate, the Sacramento Metro Chamber, are embarking on sustained advocacy to bring in new funds to improve and modernize the Port of West Sacramento. Under Mike’s leadership, we can make significant progress this year.”

Luken began his career in 1988 with Keith Companies, a provider of integrated planning, engineering, design and environmental compliance services for the private and public sector. Prior to becoming Port Manager, Luken worked for the city of West Sacramento Redevelopment Department as the liaison between the city and the port, riverfront development projects and new business recruitment.

He holds a master’s of arts in planning from California State University, Chico and is a graduate of California State University, Humboldt.

Additionally, effective Feb. 2, Michael Faust was named the Northern California World Trade Center President & CEO. He serves in a dual capacity as the senior vice president of public policy and economic development for the Sacramento Metro Chamber.

Former Northern California World Trade Center President & CEO Matt Mahood will continue to serve on its Board of Directors on behalf of the Metro Chamber.

Faust has widespread knowledge and experience in economic development and public policy issues affecting business. Under his leadership, the Northern California World Trade Center will continue to expand the International Visitors Leadership Program, provide educational programs for the international business community and will work to enhance the region’s international economic opportunities.

“Michael Faust brings a new scope of expertise to the Northern California World Trade Center,” said Mahood. “He will address many strategic issues facing businesses that are involved in international trade, including developing the region’s infrastructure for goods mobility movement and support of small businesses that want to grow jobs and expand their facilities.”