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MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 14, 2022 – Elizabeth M. Burks is Memphis District’s new Engineering & Construction Division chief. In this role, she is responsible for the engineering and construction of flood risk management, navigation, ecosystem restoration, and water supply projects within the boundaries of the Memphis District, which includes portions of Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri,… Read More
Oakland’s Chamber of Commerce President is taking on an added role atop the Port of Oakland’s governing board. At their latest Board meeting, Port Commissioners selected Barbara Leslie as their new President in a unanimous vote. Ms. Leslie will lead the seven-member board that sets policy for Oakland’s 93-year-old port authority. She succeeds Commissioner Andreas… Read More
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Col. Damon M. Knarr assumes command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District during a July 12 ceremony at the Robinson Center in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas. He assumes command from Col. Eric M. Noe, who is retiring after 26 years of service in the U.S. Army. Little… Read More
Paul Matthews took over as the new executive director of the Port of South Louisiana this past January. Matthews replaces long-time Executive Director Paul Aucoin, who served the port for over eight years and led the organization through record growth. He is the first African American port director in the history of the state of… Read More
Fincantieri Marine Group and its board of directors announced today that its current general manager, Marco Galbiati, has been named as the new CEO effective July 6, while former CEO Dario Deste remains the company’s president. Galbiati was FMG’s general manager, a role that he held since 2018. In this capacity he has been heavily… Read More
The World Shipping Council (WSC) is excited to welcome three new team members to further its work for the future growth of a safe, secure and sustainable shipping industry. Anna Karklina has joined our Brussels office in the position of EU Policy Advisor. She works across all topics, assisting in the regulatory monitoring and lobbying… Read More
Finnish propulsion solution specialist Steerprop has made two key appointments at its newly established Houston-based subsidiary Steerprop, Inc. As we reported previously, Steerprop has set up the new subsidiary to meet its North American customers’ needs for local support. This strategic move includes setting up proprietary sales and maintenance services as well as building substantial warehouse facilities. Now… Read More
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has appointed Dustin Varnell to its Business Development team. Based in Rhode Island, Dustin will focus on the U.S. offshore wind energy market, complementing the work of Bruce Gresham, IMCA’s Director of Client Engagement in the U.S. Allen Leatt, IMCA CEO stated: “As a Master Mariner on dynamic positioned… Read More
Dirk Lesko, whose retirement as president of GD’s Bath Iron Works (BIW) shipyard in Bath, Maine, in April caught many by surprise, is to assume the role of president of Canada’s Irving Shipbuilding Inc., effective September 1, the company announced today. Lesko will succeed another American, Kevin Mooney, whose resignation from Irving last month for personal reasons… Read More
Col. Peeples joined Lt. Gen. Spellmon as he pinned the one-star insignia onto her uniform in front of LRD workforce, as well as Col. Peeples’ family and friends. “I want to start off by saying thank you for this privilege, said Lt. Gen. Spellmon. “It is truly an honor when you’re asked by an officer… Read More
MarineMax recently announced the promotion of Jim Connor to the role of Vice President. Jim will continue to lead the award-winning Naples operations while supporting his team’s success and expanding loyal customer base. Kyle Langbehn, MarineMax President of Retail Operations, comments, “Jim has achieved unparalleled success during his tenure at MarineMax. Under his leadership, Jim… Read More
MarineMax recently announced the promotion of Jim Connor to the role of Vice President. Jim will continue to lead the award-winning Naples operations while supporting his team’s success and expanding loyal customer base. Jim and his family are avid boaters and enjoy spending time on the water throughout West Florida. Jim joined MarineMax in 2008… Read More
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District announces the selection of Kristina “Kristi” Hall as the new Regulatory Division chief. The mission of the USACE Regulatory Program is to protect the Nation’s aquatic resources, while allowing reasonable development through fair, flexible, and balanced permit decisions. In her new position, Hall… Read More
Fort Shafter, Hawaii —The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District welcomed new leadership Friday, June 24 as Lt. Col. Ryan Pevey assumed command from Lt. Col. Eric S. Marshall during a modified change of command ceremony being held at Fort Shafter’s Palm Circle Gazebo. Lt. Col. Pevey, who most recently served as the 25th Infantry Division… Read More
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has announced the appointment of Port Houston Executive Director Roger Guenther to the Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee (MTSNAC). The MTSNAC will advise Secretary Buttigieg, through the Maritime Administration (MARAD) Administrator, on ways to identify and address matters relating to U.S. maritime transportation, its integration with other segments of… Read More