Port of Los Angeles Promotes Calhoun to Deputy Executive Director
in the Los Angeles Police Commission’s office of the inspector general and as a grants manager with the city’s housing department.Calhoun has an undergraduate degree in Spanish language and literature from the University of California, Berkeley and a Master of Science degree in public administration from California State University, Los Angeles
NOAA Promotes Nancy Hann to Deputy Under Secretary
research in the Pacific.Hann has also previously served as executive officer at the NOAA Marine Operations Center-Atlantic, associate director at the NOAA Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory and NOAA liaison to the U.S. Pacific Command.Hann holds a master’s degree in public administration from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, a master’s degree in aeronautical science and space studies from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a bachelor’s degree in marine science and biology from the University of San Diego. She has received numerous
Wiltshire Named Acting Director of Port Everglades
currently serves as a member of the South Florida District Export Council for the U.S. Department of Commerce and is president of the Florida Ocean Alliance.A native of Little Falls, NJ, Wiltshire graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy in 1976. He received a master's degree in public administration from the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University in 1982.
US Forms Council to Advise on USMMA Improvements
Department of Transportation has formed a new advisory council to help drive improvements at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), a service academy in Kings Point, N.Y.According to the DOT, establishment of the USMMA Advisory Council fulfills a key recommendation from the National Academy of Public Administration’s (NAPA) November 2021 report entitled “Organizational Assessment of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy: A Path Forward.” Specifically, NAPA’s report recommended that the DOT charter an advisory council to advise the Secretary of Transportation on matters related to
Carter Sworn In as Milwaukee Port Director
oversight of all Port business operations, including its financial, human resource, and administrative functions. She has been integral in helping to shape the department’s strategic planning and grant funding efforts.Carter earned a Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in Public Administration from Concordia University. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Alverno College, with a double major in Business & Management and Professional Communication. She is a wife, mother, and minister who plays an integral role in reshaping the spiritual and socio-economic legacy of her family
Jackie Q. Carter to Serve as Director at Port Milwaukee
world, Jackie is simply the best choice to carry out the Port’s mission of promoting commerce and supporting the local economy. I am confident Jackie will accelerate the excellent work underway at Port Milwaukee.”Carter earned a Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in Public Administration from Concordia University. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Alverno College, with a double major in Business & Management and Professional Communication. She is a wife, mother, and minister who plays an integral role in reshaping the spiritual and socio-economic legacy of her family
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Names New Chief Executive
served in various government agencies in the areas of Policy and Planning, Manpower, Strategy, Technology, Climate Change, Enterprise Services and International Trade. He obtained a Master in Chemical Engineering First Class Honors from Imperial College of Science and Technology and a Master in Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School.Quah Ley HoonQuah Ley Hoon was appointed CE (Designate) of MPA on November 1, 2018 and assumed the position of CE on January 1, 2019. Quah played a pivotal role in furthering MPA’s vision as a leading maritime agency driving Singapore’s global maritime
PTL Marine Hires Two Managers on US West Coast
operations experience gained using Lean Six Sigma methodologies at both Amazon and Anheuser-Busch InBev, where he served in multiple roles. Lowe is a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and the Seattle Police Department where he served the community for 21 years. Lowe received his Master’s in Public Administration from the University of Washington in 2011.“Both Mohamed and Donnie are excellent additions to our team and will elevate every aspect of our West Coast operation, especially in the greater Seattle market. We recognize and honor Donnie’s significant experience in the U.S. Military
Cyprus Names New Shipping Deputy Minister
EU’s external maritime transport relations. Prior to this, he was Head of the EU Affairs Unit at Cyprus' Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works, which was in charge of shipping and integrated maritime policy at the time, and also served in various other positions for the Cyprus Public Administration
Norwegian Petroleum Directorate Names New Senior Management Team
director for Prekubator Technology Transfer Office and managing director in Stavanger Helseforsikring. Prior to that, she was a controller and head of finances and planning in what was then Statoil, and she also worked as a commercial financial consultant in SR-Finans.She also has experience from public administration as chair of the board of the Industrial Development Corporation of Norway, Siva.Ola Anders Skauby (47) will be Director of communications and public affairs.Skauby’s responsibilities will include external and internal communication, media relations and profiling.Skauby has a Master
Lefeber Named Port of Everett CEO
General Corps (JAG). This promotion comes after Reardanz returned home from his fourth tour of duty overseas last year.Lefeber, who started at the Port in 2005, is currently in the American Association of Port Authorities Professional Port Management Program. She has a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Seattle University and an undergraduate degree in Journalism from Western Washington University. Prior to joining the Port, she worked as a news reporter
Former Port of Oakland Staffer Returns as Commissioner
Oakland African American Chamber Foundation, the Youth Employment Partnership, the Hayward, Walnut Creek, Oakland and Berkeley Chambers of Commerce and as an appointee on multiple civic committees.She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Economics and a master’s in Public Administration
New Hires Boost RCG US Team
and prior to that in Federal legislative affairs at the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). She has developed policy strategy for large-scale renewables, energy storage, electric vehicle infrastructure and microgrid projects. Kuhn earned her BA in Environmental Management, and her Master of Public Administration (MPA) at Indiana University. She will assist clients in navigating the US market through management consulting, strategy, and market intelligence assignments.Hutchinson is a highly experienced health, safety and environmental expert with 15 years’ experience in the wind industry. He
Port of Long Beach Adds Three Directors
February 2015. The Transportation Planning Division is part of the Planning and Environmental Affairs Bureau. It oversees transportation planning studies, assists with managing port-related traffic, administers grants and develops transportation policy. Lee has a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Southern California and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Pacific Union College. Seidel began working for the Port in 1992 in Surveys for an 18-month internship. He returned to the Port in 1997. He has worked on many of the Port&rsquo
Commission Appointments at Long Beach Port
Commission and the Board of Directors of the Long Beach Transportation Company. His other service included stints as California State Commissioner for the Board of Parole Hearings and Fish and Game Commissioner for Los Angeles County. He has a bachelor’s degree in political science and public administration from Cal State Long Beach, a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Southern California and a doctorate in criminology from August Vollmer University. Though commissioners serve six-year terms, Drummond, 78, has said he plans to retire June 30, 2017, concluding
Miller is VP - Government and Political Affairs, NOIA
top policy aide to Congressman Steve Scalise (R-LA) from 2008 to 2013, and also served as Deputy Director of the Republican Study Committee during Scalise's Chairmanship of the RSC.She began her work on Capitol Hill in 2006 with then Rep. Richard Baker (R-LA). Megan earned a Master of Public Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Louisiana State University.
NOIA Names New VP, Government and Political Affairs
aide to Congressman Steve Scalise (R-La.) from 2008 to 2013, and also served as Deputy Director of the Republican Study Committee during Scalise's Chairmanship of the RSC. She began her work on Capitol Hill in 2006 with then Rep. Richard Baker (R-La.). Megan earned a Master of Public Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Louisiana State University.
