Company Profile
HMC Management
Company Overview
Herron Island is a small, nonprofit community in South Puget Sound, accessible by ferry from the Key Peninsula, about 45 minutes from Tacoma, WA. It’s governed by HOA bylaws and services include well water management and ferry operations. Our community is comprised of just under 400 properties, and we think it’s heaven on earth.
Accessible only by our very own ferry, Herron Island is more than a destination. It’s a nonprofit community of nearly 400 properties that we like to call heaven on earth.
Our island thrives because of the dedicated individuals who help keep it running smoothly. From ferry operations to office management, every role contributes to the unique charm and functionality of Herron Island.
We’re looking for passionate professionals to join our team. Working on Herron Island isn’t just about the job—it’s about being part of something special. You’ll enjoy the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, the tranquility of island life, and the satisfaction of making a real difference in a close-knit community.
Our team members are more than employees; they’re part of the Herron Island family. Together, we ensure the smooth operation of vital services, like well water management and ferry transportation, that keep our island paradise thriving. Whether on land or water, your work will make a difference.
Ready to make a meaningful impact in a place like no other? Visit www.HMCHI.org to learn more about current opportunities. Herron Island is waiting for you.
Company History
Herron Island is a completely private island. It was incorporated on April 30, 1958 as Herron Maintenance Co. (HMC), a non-profit, non-stock Washington corporation consisting of the owners and purchasers of property on Herron Island. HMC is governed by its ByLaws and administered by an unsalaried Board of Trustees elected annually from the membership. The Board is responsible for overseeing the operations and maintenance of the corporation's properties, and establishing a balanced budget to fund these operations. Herron Island is funded solely by annual and special assessments paid by the members and by the ferry fee. Herron Island does not receive any funding from the local, state or federal government, yet members pay the same fees and property taxes as the mainland.
Today, Herron Island is one of the few privately-owned islands in Puget Sound. All access to the island is by boat, mostly aboard the HMC ferry, the "Charlie Wells", and a guest pass signed by an HMC member is necessary to board the ferry.
Herron Island is a unique and beautiful piece of the Northwest, with abundant wildlife and friendly residents. The people here wave at you, even if they don't know you, and the deer eat out of your hand. The island is 1.50 miles long, and 1/2 mile across. We have about 150 full-time residents, several hundred weekenders, and many, many deer.
Benefits
Work in Paradise in the Puget Sound, commute via ferry.