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HNTB welcomes former Port Authority expert James Starace as vice president, project director

NY, United States

James Starace joined HNTB as vice president and project director. Based in Newark, Starace will focus on helping the firm’s clients in New Jersey deliver its largest and most challenging transportation projects. HNTB is an employee-owned infrastructure firm serving public and private owners and contractors.  It addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide… Read More

Green becomes 68th commander of Nashville District

TN, United States

Lt. Col. Robert W. Green took command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District today during a change of command ceremony at the Tennessee National Guard Armory. He becomes the 68th commander of the “twin rivers” district, commonly referred to as the jewel of the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division. Green comes… Read More

Robert W. Green becomes 68th commander of Nashville District

TN, United States

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 16, 2023) – Lt. Col. Robert W. Green took command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District today during a change of command ceremony at the Tennessee National Guard Armory. He becomes the 68th commander of the “twin rivers” district, commonly referred to as the jewel of the Great Lakes… Read More

Ports America Appoints Matthew Hoag EVP and COO

NJ, United States

Ports America, the largest marine terminal operator and stevedore in the United States, recently announced the appointment of Matthew Hoag as the new Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. In addition to this role, he will also have direct responsibility over Pacific and Gulf operations. Matt has over 25 years serving in various senior… Read More

Port of New Orleans Names Maritime Industry Veteran Matthew Wypyski as New Chief Operating Officer

LA, United States

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) welcomed maritime industry veteran Matthew Wypyski to the executive team as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Wypyski’s leadership experience includes 32 years as a senior operating and general management executive leading port authority staff, marine terminal and stevedore operating companies, as well as liner operations. “Matthew Wypyski brings invaluable… Read More

DSC Dredge Embraces National Higher Education Day with the Arrival of Talented Intern, Garrett Lavin, Igniting Innovation and Growth

LA, United States

DSC Dredge welcomes Garrett Lavin to the DSC Dredge Engineering team! Garrett will be interning with us, bringing his passion for computer engineering and a fresh perspective to our innovative projects. Garrett is currently studying at LSU, pursuing his major in Computer Engineering and Science while also studying Robotics and Mathematics. As he joins our… Read More

MIS Marine continues global expansion with new Houston office and senior US hire

TX, United States

MIS Marine, the leading marine assurance technology experts company, has announced the opening of its first US office in Houston, which bolsters its presence in the Americas. Industry veteran Robert Kessler will head up the US office, reporting to Dominic McKnight Hardy, Managing Director at MIS Marine. Robert has more than 35 years’ experience in… Read More

Bollinger Shipyards Announces Promotions

LA, United States

Bollinger Shipyards LLC (“Bollinger”) today announced the promotions of Darren Savoye and Richard Murphy. Mr. Savoye has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Engineering & Business Development and Mr. Murphy has been elevated to Vice President of Government Program Management for the Louisiana Divisions. They will begin to serve in their new roles effective… Read More

Port of Corpus Christi Names Kent Britton Interim CEO

TX, United States

Corpus Christi, TX, USA – Port of Corpus Christi Commissioners Tuesday named Port of Corpus Christi Chief Financial Officer Kent Britton as Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2023, following the departure of CEO Sean Strawbridge. Prior to joining the Port of Corpus Christi in 2017, Britton worked as Chief Financial Officer for the Glencore-owned… Read More

Georgia Ports Authority Board elects new officers

GA, United States

The Georgia Ports Authority board has elected new officers for the coming fiscal year. Starting July 1, Kent Fountain will serve as chairman, Alec Poitevint as vice chairman, and Chris Womack as secretary-treasurer. “Kent’s four-year tenure on the GPA board, as well as his leadership across business and agriculture make him a solid choice to… Read More

Austal USA Names Chris Young VP Of Production Operations

AL, United States

Austal USA announced the promotion of Chris Young to Vice President of Production Operations. Young, formerly Senior Director of Production, is a 26-year veteran of Austal with 19 of those years spent at Austal USA’s new construction manufacturing facilities in Mobile. Young’s tenure with Austal began immediately following school in Perth, Australia, when he joined… Read More

DSC Dredge Fortifies Leadership Team with Vice President of Operations Joshua “Josh” Louviere

LA, United States

RESERVE, LOUISIANA – Over the last few months DSC Dredge has been redefining its team by investing in them, promoting from within and adding fresh perspectives. On Monday 23rd April, 2023, DSC Dredge a leading manufacturer of dredging equipment, introduced Josh J. Louviere as Vice President of Operations (VP of Operations). In his new role, Josh will lead and oversee all… Read More

LA City Council confirms three new harbor commissioners

CA, United States

The Los Angeles City Council Tuesday confirmed three new members to the city’s Board of Harbor Commission, a five-member oversight group for the Port of Los Angeles. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass nominated former U.S. Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, Michael Muñoz and Lee Williams. The new commissioners will participate in their first meeting on May 11,… Read More

Pat Sullivan named new ERDC Deputy Director

MS, United States

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) has announced the selection of Ms. Pat Sullivan as the organization’s new Deputy Director. As the Deputy Director of ERDC, Sullivan assists in leading one of the most diverse research organizations in the world, with seven laboratories located in four states, more than 2,500 employees, $1.2… Read More

Arcadis Appoints Lisa Stone as Global Strategic DEIB Director for Resilience Business and the Americas

United States

Arcadis, a leading global design and consultancy organization for natural and built assets, has named Lisa Stone Global Strategic Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Director for its Resilience Global Business Area and the Americas. In this role, Stone will help drive diverse, equitable and inclusive employee experiences through the implementation of the firm’s global DEIB strategic… Read More

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