Port of Everett Hires Monique Liard as CAFO
financial, risk management, purchasing, and information technology functions of the Port. The CAFO position works to advance Port priorities across all business lines and direct staff implementation of services, policies, procedures and programs. In her position, Monique will also now serve as the Port Commission-appointed Auditor and Treasurer.“I feel very excited to be part of an organization that is creating jobs and driving economic development in the region,” Liard said. “I also appreciate that our CEO Lisa Lefeber is a solutions-focused leader. She finds a way to get to &lsquo
Lefeber Named Port of Everett CEO
more than a $100 million in infrastructure investment to allow for larger ships and additional train volumes, which is critical to support the change in the shipping industry and strategic military cargo movements at the Port. Choosing Lefeber for this important Port role was easy for the Port Commission.Lefeber succeeds Port CEO Les Reardanz who announced in July he will be leaving the Port in October to move back to Bellingham to focus on his aging parents and expanded military responsibilities. Just last month, the President of the United States nominated, and the U.S. Senate confirmed, the
Port of Portland Narrows Executive Director Candidates
, Mississippi State Port Authority; Stephanie Dawson, Chief Operation Officer, Port Authority of New York & New Jersey; and Curtis Robinhold, Deputy Executive Director, Port of Portland. The port will now hold an online public comment period that ends on Monday, April 24. The Port Commission will then interview candidates on May 10 in executive session not open to the general public. A special public session will be held on May 23 to vote on final candidate
Port of Seattle CEO Resigns
Port of Seattle CEO Ted Fick tendered his resignation at a public port commission meeting Thursday after more than 2.5 years at the helm. Fick was recently placed on paid administrative leave due to “personnel issues” and the separation was described as “mutual”. “We accept the resignation of Ted Fick, and acknowledge his desire to return to the private sector,” said Commission President Tom Albro. “We are currently working through the details of his departure and will defer further comment until those details are resolved.” Port
Port Corpus Christi MD Retires
investment. His stunning accomplishments are balanced by his personal humility - diverting all credit to his staff and others. Although it's 50 years later, he has those same qualities we attribute to the Greatest Generation. Frank's legacy is prosperity for the Coastal Bend," said Judy Hawley, Port Commission Chair. Brogan began his career as an engineering design consultant to the Port, which lasted for 13 years. As such, he designed many of the Port’s facilities that are in use today. He has been on the Port staff for over 27 years and was previously the Director of Engineering Services
Port of Seattle Co-Presidents Reelected for 2015
; said commission co-president Gregoire. In August, the commission selected Ted Fick, an executive with more than 25 years of leadership experience in major manufacturing and transportation organizations, to serve as the port’s new CEO. Also in 2014, the Seattle and Tacoma port commissions took steps towards forming the Seaport Alliance, an agreement to unify management of the two ports’ marine cargo terminals in order to address competitive challenges and create new economic opportunities. Together, the two ports’ cargo operations form the third largest container
Legislation Signed for Ports Upgrades
of Ventura County's commercial shipping port," stated Assemblyman Jeff Gorell. "As the only deep water port between southern and northern California, there are tremendous opportunities at the Port of Hueneme to provide excellent jobs to Ventura County workers." Port Commission President Mary Anne Rooney said,"The Board wants to express its gratitude to Assembly members Lowenthal and Gorell, as well as to Senator Hannah Beth Jackson, who also supported this important legislation that will increase our borrowing authority. The bill will help The Port remain competitive
