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NEW YORK – J.F. Lehman & Company (“JFLCO”), a leading middle-market private equity firm focused exclusively on the aerospace, defense, maritime, government and environmental sectors, is pleased to announce the appointments of Admiral Michael Gilday, the Honorable Kenneth Braithwaite and Mark Russell to its Operating Executive Board (“OEB”). JFLCO’s OEB is a group of senior… Read More
Port of Albany-Rensselaer CEO Richard J. Hendrick was unanimously elected Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) at its Annual Convention in Boston. AAPA is the trade association for 140 seaports in the western hemisphere. “It’s no surprise that Rich’s Port Executive colleagues elevated him to the… Read More
Jeffersonville, IN – American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Coxon as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. This marks a significant step in ACBL’s transformative journey toward realizing its vision of being the trusted leader in marine transportation. Over the last few years, ACBL has made important progress in… Read More
Port and Terminal Operators tap industry veteran with over 30 years of maritime law and regulatory experience WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 12, 2024) – The National Association of Waterfront Employers (NAWE) Board of Directors announced that the Honorable Carl Bentzel has been elected to serve as the association’s new president, effective December 16, 2024. As part… Read More
At its annual meeting on Nov. 6, the American Institute of Marine Underwriters (AIMU) elected Sean M. Dalton, executive vice president of Munich Reinsurance America Inc., as its chair. Dalton will succeed Anthony Cowie, head of marine reinsurance for the Americas. Karen Griswold will become AIMU’s new vice chair, while Brian Murphy will become director… Read More
Ochsner Health is pleased to announce that Ben Bordelon, President and CEO of Bollinger Shipyards, LLC, has been elected to serve as a board member for its 46-hospital health system. Bordelon will begin his four-year term effective January 1, 2025. The Ochsner Health Board of Directors oversees the system’s leadership and strategy to achieve the… Read More
The National Association of Waterfront Employers (NAWE) Board of Directors announced that the Honorable Carl Bentzel has been elected to serve as the association’s new president, effective December 16, 2024. As part of this role, he will also serve as the Executive Director of the National Maritime Safety Association (NMSA). “I am honored to join… Read More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — HII (NYSE: HII), the nation’s largest military shipbuilder, announced today that its Board of Directors has elected Kari Wilkinson to serve as president of the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division, effective Jan. 1, 2025. She will succeed Jennifer Boykin, who is retiring from her position at year’s end after 37… Read More
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Sorenson as Vice President of Government Sales. Sorenson will spearhead all government-related sales efforts and report directly to Joe Rella, President of St. Johns Ship Building. Welcome to the team Jim! Source
The board of commissioners of the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) has appointed Beth Ann Branch as the new president and CEO of the port and the CEO of the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB). Branch officially will begin at Port NOLA December 1. Branch follows Brandy Christian, who had served as Port… Read More
Reserve, La. based DSC Dredge announced it has promoted Stephen McMahon to vice president of product support. He succeeds John “Sonny” Lightsey, who dedicated over 29 years to DSC. McMahon’s journey at DSC began in 2011 in the hydraulic and mechanic shop, working under Troy Redwine and Carl Ulrich. His hands-on experience in the field and… Read More
On Friday, October 11, 2024, GLDD’s Richard Balzano, VP Government Relations and former MARAD Deputy Administrator joined the Massachusetts Maritime Academy community, more than 200 representatives from maritime universities around the world, Maritime Administrator Rear Admiral Ann Phillips, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, U.S. Congressman Bill Keating, and other federal, state, and local legislators to welcome… Read More
LAFAYETTE, LA / RIGID, a leading provider of heavy civil and marine construction services, is excited to announce two key additions to its leadership team. Dallas C. Griffin, CFA, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Bart Cook has been named President of Civil Construction. These appointments are part of RIGID’s ongoing commitment to… Read More
The UK P&I Club, a provider of protection and indemnity (P&I) insurance and other services for the international shipping community, has announced the appointment of Kyle Lochridge as Senior Vice President (SVP) for the Americas. Lochridge will report to Leanne O’Loughlin, Regional Director, Americas, and William Beveridge, Chief Underwriting Officer. In his new role, Lochridge… Read More
With more than 20 years of experience in the painting and coatings industry, Walker brings knowledge and expertise to Tnemec. Tnemec Company, an industrial coatings manufacturer, announced the addition of Jack Walker to its team. With more than 20 years of experience in the painting and coatings industry, Walker brings knowledge and expertise to Tnemec. Walker began… Read More