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Leading the Organization’s internal and external Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Maxine Buckles has been named Port Houston’s first-ever Chief Business Equity Officer reporting directly to Executive Director Roger Guenther. Buckles is responsible for implementing and administering diversity, equity, and training programs, including Port Houston’s new Minority- and Woman-Owned Business Enterprise Development Program and… Read More
Sarah Scherer has been named as vice president of Pacific Coast operations at the Washington, D.C., headquartered Transportation Institute (TI). Her appointment follows the retirement of Richard Berkowitz, who served as an advocate for the U.S. maritime sector and mariners across the country for nearly 27 years at TI. Known for his efforts to bring… Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), today led a bipartisan majority in the Senate to confirm Michael Connor as Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works by a vote of 92-5. Prior to the vote, Carper spoke on the Senate floor in… Read More
EMERALD ISLE — This week, Carteret County hired an engineer from Moffatt & Nichol Engineers to provide temporary services to the County Shore Protection Office. The move will keep the office running until a permanent replacement can be found for the office manager, Greg Rudolph, who resigned earlier this month, effective Friday, Nov. 12, after nearly… Read More
Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), an Arcline Investment Management portfolio company, announced that Robert Starr is joining the executive team as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In this role, he will lead the corporate finance team and oversee all financial reporting for the company. “Rob’s background working with commercial and military customers makes him a great fit… Read More
Ecochlor, Inc. announced that the Company’s Board of Directors (BOD) has appointed Andrew Marshall as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He will assume day-to-day leadership of the Company as of today. Steve Candito will continue to support the company as a senior advisor to the Ecochlor BOD and leadership team. Mr. Candito expressed his confidence… Read More
Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals held its 2021 General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, October 19th at which time, the members present, elected their directors for the upcoming year. I am pleased to introduce you to the 2021-2022 Officers and Directors of the Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals (IRPT): Officers Chairwoman of the Board:… Read More
President Joe Biden has announced his intention to nominate retired U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Ann Phillips as Administrator of the United States Maritime Administration at the Department of Transportation. If confirmed, Phillips will take control of the agency as it once again finds itself at the center of a storm over the U.S. Merchant Marine… Read More
James P. Cooper, PE – Promoted to Global Director, Water Optimization at Arcadis
Erik Varela has been named executive director of the Illinois International Port District (IIPD.), an Illinois municipal corporation created to promote the shipment of cargoes and commerce through its facilities. “To truly compete on a global scale, the Illinois International Port District needs to capitalize on its intersection of waterways, rail and roads that make… Read More
Adrian Ion Bratu – Promoted as Site Manager at Van Oord Dredging and Marine Contractors
The Industry Leader in Boat Monitoring and Control Technology Continues to Grow in Talent and Innovation BROOMFIELD, Colo. – Oct. 6, 2021 – (Marine NewsWire) Blue Guard Innovations (BGI), the industry leader and innovator of smart boat monitoring and control technology, has recently announced that Julianne Nagy has joined the company as Marketing Manager. Julianne… Read More
Waylon Humphrey has been selected to serve as the new Operations Division Chief for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, effective November 22, 2021. He will have responsibility for overall direction, staff management, and program management of the Louisville District’s Operations Division, which includes nearly 400 employees, operating and maintaining 17 multi-purpose lake… Read More
Derek Brockbank – Board at American Shore & Beach Preservation Association Brandon Hill – Member Board Of Directors at American Shore & Beach Preservation Association
Corpus Christi, TX, USA – Port of Corpus Christi Chief Executive Officer Sean Strawbridge has been elected to a seat on the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) Board of Directors, providing a continued voice for Texas ports and the Coastal Bend region within this prestigious organization. The 11-member Board of Directors governs the AAPA and… Read More