Representing the Port of South Whidbey in a sea of other port districts in the state, Jack Ng was recently chosen to be the vice president of the board for the Washington Public Ports Association. “We are just a small potatoes port district,” said Ng, who has served as a Port of South Whidbey commissioner… Read More
Strafford, Mandel move up at busiest U.S. container port The Port of Los Angeles has appointed Jeffrey Strafford as chief financial officer, and Artie Mandel as director of government affairs. Strafford will oversee a wide range of the port’s financial affairs, including the accounting, debt and financial analysis, and financial planning and analysis divisions. A… Read More
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Harris County Commissioners Court and the Houston City Council met in a joint session Monday and unanimously reappointed Houston businessman Ric Campo as Chairman of the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority of Harris County, Texas. During the meeting, the two governing bodies also unanimously appointed Ms. Frances Castañeda Dyess as Chair… Read More
JF Brennan reports: Last night, in the heart of New York City, our very own Tony Binsfeld, Chairman of the Board at Brennan, received the 2025 Award for Outstanding Achievement in Construction from the Moles—an esteemed national organization in the heavy construction industry. This incredible honor recognizes Tony’s decades of dedication, leadership, and innovation that… Read More
New Orleans, LA – The Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) is proud to announce that Rear Admiral Richard V. Timme, U.S. Coast Guard (Ret.), has joined OMSA as a Senior Advisor. This appointment underscores OMSA’s longstanding commitment to working collaboratively with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and other regulatory agencies to develop practical, common-sense solutions… Read More
Markel announced that Grant Smith is to head up its Transport and Logistics team, with immediate effect. In his expanded role, Smith will be responsible for defining the underwriting strategy for the Transport and Logistics team, centered on driving sustainable, profitable growth. Smith will also be tasked with expanding market share, driving product development and further establishing Markel… Read More
On Jan. 3, Toshiko Hasegawa announced that she had been elected by her peers as the Port of Seattle Commission President. She is the first Asian American woman to lead the Port in this capacity in its 110-year history. Prior to her election, she was Commission Vice President. Hasegawa is a fourth-generation Japanese American and… Read More
HOUSTON, Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (“Great Lakes” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, announced that Dana Armstrong was elected to its Board of Directors. Her election as a new independent director was effective January 5, 2025, and increases the number… Read More
We are pleased to announce the promotion of Glosten’s newest principal: Peter Soles! Peter joined the company in 2013 after working in tug and deep-sea ship operations and brings this experience to the development of purpose-designed workboats as well as projects focused on tug and barge operation, marine logistics planning, and navigation and ship handling…. Read More
RESERVE, LOUISIANA – As the new year begins, DSC Dredge (DSC) is pleased to announce that Greg Stahel has joined their leadership team as Director of Manufacturing. In this role, Greg reports to Nicky Giarratano, DSC’s Vice President of Manufacturing, and bring a wealth of leadership experience across multiple industries to further strengthen DSC’s operations. Greg Stahel brings an impressive… Read More
HANOVER, N.H. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has named Dr. Ivan Beckman director of the Engineer and Research Development Center’s (ERDC) Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL). As director, Dr. Beckman will provide strategic guidance and policy direction for the laboratory’s operations, and spearheads its comprehensive research, development, technology, and program management… Read More
VICKSBURG, Miss., – Lt. Gen. William H. “Butch” Graham, 56th Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, recently announced Patricia Sullivan has been designated as a member of the Senior Executive Service (SES) effective Dec. 15, 2024. The SES represents the federal government’s top civilian leadership. SES members act as… Read More
BOSTON — December 16, 2024 — Ørsted announced today it has selected Amanda Dasch as its new Region Americas CEO, tapping a seasoned executive with leadership experience in the U.S. energy sector and several international markets. “We’re thrilled to welcome Amanda to our leadership team and to draw from her 20+ years of energy experience… Read More
PASCAGOULA, Miss., Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that Jennifer Childs has been named vice president of quality and engineering of the company’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division, effective Jan. 6, 2025. She succeeds Brian Blanchette, incoming vice president of HII and president of Ingalls Shipbuilding. Childs, a former Navy surface warfare… Read More
PASCAGOULA, Miss., Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that Jennifer Childs has been named vice president of quality and engineering of the company’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division, effective Jan. 6, 2025. She succeeds Brian Blanchette, incoming vice president of HII and president of Ingalls Shipbuilding. Childs, a former Navy surface warfare… Read More