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William “Bill” Paape, a member of the Senior Executive Service, became the Associate Administrator for Ports & Waterways on June 7, 2020. In this capacity, Mr. Paape directs a national port infrastructure modernization program in excess of $2 billion. Discretionary grant port programs and other programs managed by Mr. Paape include: Rebuilding American Infrastructure with… Read More
ORLANDO, Fla. — Hornblower Group, a global leader in maritime hospitality and transportation, is proud to announce the appointment of Shull Autin as its new Chief Maritime Officer. With over 30 years of maritime experience spanning marine logistics, offshore operations, safety, and environmental compliance, Autin joins Hornblower at a pivotal time in the company’s continued evolution. In his… Read More
HOUSTON, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ORN) (“Orion” or the “Company”), a leading specialty construction company, today announced that Scott Thanisch, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, will depart the Company to pursue another opportunity. Alison Vasquez, a seasoned leader with deep financial leadership experience, will join Orion as the Company’s Executive Vice… Read More
The Port of Long Beach has promoted Suzanne Plezia, P.E., to Managing Director of Engineering Services to succeed Sean Gamette, P.E., who earlier this spring announced his retirement. Plezia has been the Port’s Senior Director of the Engineering Services Bureau and Chief Harbor Engineer since April 2017. Plezia will lead the Port’s Engineering Bureau, which… Read More
Richard Fain will be stepping down as Royal Caribbean Group chair in Q4, remaining as a director, and CEO Jason Liberty adds the chair role. Fain, a visionary leader who’s not only propelled Royal Caribbean but helped shape the modern cruise industry, has chaired the Royal Caribbean board since 1988. John Brock new independent lead director Additionally, John Brock, a… Read More
Cal Poly has appointed two new leaders to guide the future of the Cal Poly, Solano Campus and the Cal Poly Maritime Academy as part of its ongoing integration efforts. Dr. Corey Cook has been named vice president and chief executive officer of Cal Poly, Solano Campus, while Rear Admiral (Retired) Eric C. Jones, USCG,… Read More
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has announced that President Donald J. Trump has nominated Admiral Kevin E. Lunday to serve as the 28th Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard. Lunday, who has been serving as Acting Commandant since January 21, 2025, will continue in that capacity until confirmed by the U.S. Senate. “Now… Read More
Crowley has named Gunnar Moriarty as vice president of commercial operations for its Land Transportation business unit, focused on advancing the company’s inland end-to-end trucking and intermodal solutions across North America. With nearly two decades of experience across the transportation and logistics sectors, Moriarty is leading the strategic business growth of Crowley’s trucking and brokerage… Read More
ARLINGTON, Va., May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The members of the American Waterways Operators, the national tugboat, towboat and barge industry association, elected a new slate of leaders last week during the association’s Spring Convention and Annual Membership Meeting. Patrick Sutton, Senior Vice President, Business Development and Planning, American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL), was elected Chairman of… Read More
The Charleston District welcomed its newest Operations Division Chief, Scott Hyatt, this winter. Hyatt took the reigns from his predecessor, Scott Glass, who retired at the end of December 2024. Hyatt brings a wealth of experience and passion to his new role. With a career spanning over two decades, his journey with the Corps began… Read More
Conrad Industries is making waves again. This time, it’s not just in shipbuilding—it’s in leadership. As Conrad Industries names new CEO, the company charts a bold, strategic course for the future. The shift comes at a critical moment for US maritime and travel infrastructure markets, where resilience and innovation are more urgent than ever. The… Read More
Congratulations to Walter Dinicola, P.E. on his prestigious career milestone of receiving the Fellow election of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)! Becoming an ASCE Fellow is one of the highest honors bestowed by ASCE—an achievement earned by less than 3% of its 160,000-plus members across 177 countries. This prestigious distinction recognizes civil engineers… Read More
In a series of board and membership meetings last week the Dredging Contractors of America (DCA) unanimously voted to accept Harry Stewart as the President of the DCA Board of Directors and Travis Boone as its Senior Vice President. Harry Stewart is the President and CEO of San Rafael, California based The Dutra Group. Travis Boone… Read More
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has nominated Stephen Carmel, an executive with Maersk Line Ltd. (MLL), to head the U.S. Maritime Administration, according to documents filed in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday. Carmel replaces Brent Sadler, who had been tapped in March to lead the agency but had yet to undergo a nomination hearing in the Senate…. Read More
Industry leader Josh Cheshier has been named vice president of operations for the Crowley Fuels business unit, which provides energy distribution and supply chain solutions throughout Alaska. With more than two decades of expertise in the energy sector, Cheshier brings a strong focus on operational efficiency, safety and strategic growth to Crowley. Cheshier has held… Read More