Nashville, Tenn.-headquartered Ingram Marine Group reports that its chief operating officer John Roberts, will become president and CEO on February 1. He will succeed David O’Loughlin, who is to retire but will stay with the company as vice chair for the remainder of 2022 to assist with the transition. “Dave has been invaluable to our… Read More
MONTEREY — NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries on Wednesday announced the appointment of Lisa Wooninck as superintendent of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, according to a news release from the sanctuary. Wooninck, 60, has been with NOAA for 20 years, starting as a research fishery biologist at NOAA Fisheries headquarters and the Santa Cruz… Read More
Houston-based naval architecture and marine engineering firm The Shearer Group Inc. (TSGI) reports that it has promoted two members its team. JOSHUA SEBASTIAN Joshua S. Sebastian, P.E., a 13-year veteran of the firm, has been promoted to the position of vice president – operations following eight years as TSGI’s engineering manager. A registered Professional Engineer… Read More
The Port of San Diego welcomes Frank Urtasun as the newest commissioner to represent the City of Coronado. On January 2, 2022, Commissioner Urtasun was sworn in by Port District Clerk Donna Morales, who administered the oath of office, according to the company’s release. The Port is governed by a seven-member board, of which three… Read More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Jan. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) announced today that Matt Mulherin Jr. has been promoted to vice president of contracts at its Newport News Shipbuilding division. Mulherin assumed the new role on Monday, Jan. 3, succeeding Christie Thomas, who has been appointed corporate vice president, investor relations. Mulherin… Read More
The Britannia P&I club reports that Marcela Pizzaro has joined the staff of its exclusive correspondent in the U.S., B Americas P&I. Led by director Mike Unger, B Americas is based in New York and provides support to all Britannia members requiring assistance with claims and other matters in the U.S. as well as focusing… Read More
Toshiko Hasegawa and Hamdi Mohamed made history today when they became the first women of color to join the Port of Seattle Commission. For the first time in the organization’s 110-year history, a majority of Port of Seattle Commissioners are people of color. The Port’s aviation and maritime gateways are critical to supporting economic vitality,… Read More
Biren Brahmbhatt – Promoted to Senior Manager – BD & Contracts at Adani Ports and SEZ Fernando Remolina – Promoted to Director of Operations at ASTIVIK SHIPYARD Patrick Parsons – Promoted to Counsel & Senior Manager – Government Affairs at American Waterways Operators
EMERALD ISLE — Carteret County officials announced Tuesday afternoon they have hired Ryan Davenport of the state Division of Coastal Management as shore protection officer manager, replacing Greg Rudolph, who resigned in November after 20 years in the job in order to pursue new opportunities. Mr. Davenport was chosen from a pool of more than… Read More
Ørsted has hired Nicole M. Verdi as senior manager of government affairs and policy in New England. A practicing attorney, she joins Ørsted from the Rhode Island state Senate, where she served as Chief Legal Counsel. Prior to that, she served as a senior member of the governor’s staff in the administration of former Rhode… Read More
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Aaron Pritchard has been hired as Chief of Staff for the Port of Seattle Commission. Pritchard brings over two decades of government experience to the position, including a prior role as interim commission chief of staff, along with years of congressional and legal work in Washington DC, Washington state, and the City of Seattle. “I’m… Read More
The Board of Commissioners of the Port of South Louisiana has selected Paul Matthews to serve as the port’s next executive director, effective January 15, 2022. Matthews is replacing long-time executive director Paul Aucoin, who served the port for over eight years and led the organization through record growth. Matthews served most recently as Deputy… Read More
Ponstein joined the Board in March 2018 when he was appointed by Gov. John Bel Edwards. He succeeds William H. Langenstein, III, whose term as Chairman expired this month. Langenstein will continue to serve on the Board as a commissioner until his five-year term ends in February 2023. With the alignment of the Port of… Read More
Weeks Marine, Inc. is proud to announce that its Board of Directors has elected Richard S. Weeks (“Rich Weeks”) as Chairman of the Board. Rich Weeks has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Weeks, and he will continue as Chief Executive Officer in addition to his new duties as Chairman. Rich Weeks succeeds… Read More