Victoria will lead our efforts to protect and restore natural habitats in Connecticut and New York. Audubon is dedicated to creating a connected network of climate-resilient lands and waters across the Americas. To reinforce and expand our efforts in Connecticut and New York, we are thrilled to welcome Victoria “Vicky” O’Neill to the team! As… Read More
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan has appointed attorney Tom Slater to the Board of Directors of The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT). The Jacksonville City Council unanimously approved Slater’s appointment on 28 November. Slater works for the legal company Pajcic & Pajcic, where he specialises in maritime, transportation, and aviation law. He is a board-certified trial attorney… Read More
Col. James J. Handura assumed command of the US Army Corps of Engineers South Pacific Division in a ceremony held today at the Bay Model Visitor Center in Sausalito, Calif. The ceremony was hosted by Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, commander of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Handura assumed command from Col. Chad Caldwell,… Read More
Andrew Mueller has joined Crowley as vice president of government relations where he will be leading the company’s activities at the federal level with members of Congress and the Administration. His leadership will strengthen the company’s advocacy for laws, policies, and regulations that support the comprehensive array of Crowley’s business strategy and growth. Mueller joins… Read More
HOUSTON, Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ORN), a leading specialty construction company, announced today the appointment of Edward Chipman (“Chip”) Earle as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective November 27th. Mr. Earle will succeed Executive Vice President Peter R. Buchler,… Read More
The 55th Chief of Engineers Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon hosted a Senior Executive Service induction ceremony for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, North Atlantic Division Regional Director of Business John L. Primavera at the Fort Hamilton Community Club Nov. 7. “This is the selection of an individual who has demonstrated his potential to serve at… Read More
U.S. Department of Transportation officials Nov. 3 announced a $52.6 million grant to modernize critical on-dock rail capabilities and improve several key roadways aimed at speeding the flow of cargo through the Port of Long Beach. As part of the agency’s Maritime Administration’s port infrastructure development program, the grant will fund the addition of a… Read More
Circle Logistics (Circle), a leading player in the logistics and transportation industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Schroeder as Vice President of National Sales. As a logistics veteran with over three decades of experience in building strong relationships and structured networks, Schroeder’s responsibilities at Circle include sales strategy, consolidating high quality transportation… Read More
While continuing his responsibilities as the Head of the nation’s busiest port, Seroka will represent the North American region within the IAPH, a non-governmental organisation founded in Tokyo, Japan in 1955. The IAPH has evolved into a global alliance of ports over its six-decade history, now encompassing 177 ports and 147 port-related businesses across 84 countries. These… Read More
GLDD is proud to announce the hiring of Dick Balzano as VP, Government Relations. Balzano will be based in Washington DC and will initially focus on offshore wind and maritime issues for the company. His hiring will be effective 1 November. Lasse Petterson CEO for GLDD said “Dick brings a lot of experience and credibility… Read More
Ports America has announced Rob Kusicielas as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Kusicielas will be in charge of all commercial operations and strategy for the firm, including overseeing sales, marketing, and business development teams and exploring new market possibilities. Kusicielas joins Ports America from Cargomatic, where he spent over 20 years supervising the planning,… Read More
Crowley has named offshore wind veteran Christy Guthman as vice president of business development for its Wind Services business as the company grows in the clean, sustainable energy sector. Guthman most recently served as executive general manager of sales and commercial operations for GE Offshore Wind. During her tenure there, she built the company’s North American sales, marketing and… Read More
Ports America, the nation’s largest marine terminal operator and stevedore, recently appointed Rob Kusiciel as its new Chief Commercial Officer. In this role, Rob will oversee all aspects of the company’s commercial operations and strategy including leading sales, marketing, and business development teams, and identifying new market opportunities. Rob joins Ports America from Cargomatic and… Read More
Lt. Col. Robert Nahabedian reflects on his career as he assumes command as the 90th Charleston District engineer. As he grew into a ‘self-described’ academic nerd with athletic abilities at New Fairfield High School, where he played baseball, Robert Nahabedian discovered his true passion was for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. He knew early on… Read More
SAN PEDRO, Calif. – Oct. 17, 2023 – The Port of Los Angeles has promoted Cecilia Moreno, a veteran employee of the Harbor Department, to be its new Community Relations Director. Moreno will oversee the Port’s community relations team, special events, administration of the department’s Community Investment Grants program, as well as managing the Port’s… Read More