Port NOLA Names Beth Ann Branch President & CEO
growth for both the region and the international trade community."Branch's career also includes 18 years at Maersk, where she held various leadership roles at both the U.S. and global headquarters. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Duke University and an MBA from the University of North Carolina.“I am truly honored to join the Port NOLA and NOPB teams,” said incoming Port NOLA President & CEO and NOPB CEO, Beth Ann Branch. “Port NOLA plays an essential role in driving economic growth for our region and state, and I look forward to building on this strong foundation
Chad Cary to Lead NOAA Corps and Office of Marine and Aviation Operations
would also like to thank my predecessor, Vice Admiral (select) Nancy Hann, for her vision, courageous leadership and service to the nation.”Cary was born and raised in Alaska. He earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental science with an emphasis in marine sciences from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill before joining the NOAA Corps in 2001. He also holds a master’s degree in geography from Portland State University and a graduate certificate in legislative studies from Georgetown University
Fluid Watercraft Hires New Government Sales Manager
the newest member of its team, taking on government sales management for the U.S. Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.Having served as a police officer, deputy sheriff and maritime law enforcement agent developing a wealth of criminal justice experience, Young started his career as one of the youngest North Carolina Criminal Justice Academy candidates to earn his state law enforcement certification. During his LEO career, Young earned his tactical boat operator and boat crew member certifications from the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators. He has also earned the Urban Search and Rescue
Texas A&M to Reduce Tuition For Merchant Mariner License Students
1, under a new three-tiered fee structure approved by the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents, students from Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Puerto Rico and Panama will save $300 per credit hour under in-state classification; students from Arkansas, New Mexico, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia and Oklahoma will save $150 per credit hour under in-region classification. Students outside these regions will be considered out-of-region and see no impact on cost.Gen. (Ret.) Mark A. Welsh III, president of Texas A&M University, said, “The fee waiver is a common-sense measure
Colonna's Shipyard's President & CEO Tom Godfrey to Retire. New CEO Named
, project management and facilities. Randall Crutchfield has been named to replace Godfrey as the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). - Credit: Colonna's ShipyardCrutchfield holds a bachelor’s degree in international trade and development from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an MBA from Regent University.Jordan Webb was most recently Executive Vice President of Shipyard Operations. In that role, he was responsible for all legacy waterfront business, including Down River ship repair work. Webb has held a variety of leadership roles with increasing
Brennan Named Director of NOAA’s National Hurricane Center
and international partners — along with experience working across NOAA and with other federal agencies to ensure the multifaceted execution of the Nation’s Hurricane Forecast and Warning program.He earned a Bachelor in Meteorology, and a Masters and Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science, all from North Carolina State University.“I had the pleasure of working with Mike for four years at NHC, where I observed his steadfast dedication to the mission of saving lives and property,” said Ken Graham, director of NOAA’s National Weather Service. “Mike is an innovator who has built incredible
Silver Ships Appoints Co-Owner Steven Clarke to CEO
," Clarke said. "Through strategic hiring, employee development, marketing, and business development, we have invested in Silver Ships. This investment has had a direct impact to broaden our customer base and grow our revenues."Clarke began his career as a Data Analyst at the USDA in North Carolina before moving to the role of Financial Analyst in the West Coast based Coast Crane Company, a subsidiary of Essex Rental Corp.Silver Ships' current president, CEO and co-owner, Mike McCarty, is transitioning to the role of chairman. McCarty’s vision, industry knowledge and employee
Chris Hughey Named FMC General Counsel
States, the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the District of Columbia and Fourth Circuits, and the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.Hughey earned J.D. and LL.M. degrees from Cornell University in 1996, an MPA from Harvard University in 2007, and a B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in 1993. He is admitted to the bars of the State of New York, the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Brandi Smith Named VP of Newport News' Columbia-Class Program
the Ford class, engineering lead for Integrated Digital Shipbuilding, director of quality control responsible for all nuclear, non-nuclear, and non-destructive testing inspectors and most recently serves as Columbia-class construction program director.She earned a mechanical engineering degree from North Carolina State University and an MBA degree from The College of William and Mary
Colonna’s Shipyard Announces Senior Management Changes
in various departments within CSI and its subsidiaries, including procurement, Down River operations, contracts, project management, and facilities, as well as estimating for Steel America. Crutchfield earned his undergraduate degree in international trade and development from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and received his MBA with a concentration in finance from Regent University.Jordan Webb (left) and Randall Crutchfield (Photos: Colonna's Shipyard)Marsh will lead the enterprise-wide legacy waterfront business, Down River operations and will have operational oversight of Colonna&rsquo
NC Ports Announces New Leadership
Brian E. Clark will take over as Executive Director of the North Carolina State Ports Authority following the retirement of Paul J. Cozza at the end of this year.Clark will continue to serve as North Carolina Ports' Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Executive Director, and Cozza as Executive Director, through December 31.Prior to joining NC Ports in June 2017, Clark served in various senior level positions throughout the maritime industry, including a role as Managing Director for APM Terminals at Port Elizabeth, N.J. as well as Project Director for APM Terminals in Mobile, Ala.Cozza was named to
Smith Named Director of Columbia-class Sub Program
engineering for the Ford-class, engineering lead for Integrated Digital Shipbuilding (iDS), and most recently director of quality control responsible for all nuclear, non-nuclear, and non-destructive testing (NDT) inspectors.Smith holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from North Carolina State University and a Master of Business Administration degree from the College of William & Mary
Panama Canal Appoints New Administrator
;s executive director (2013-2015), vice president, and CEO for Central America and the Caribbean (2008-2011).He has a PhD in Managerial Economics and a Master's Degree in Operations Research and Statistics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He also has a Master's Degree in Economics from North Carolina State University.To guarantee a smooth succession, Vasquez will soon begin a transition period under the careful guidance of Administrator Quijano, who will be retiring after more than 40 years in the waterway. Over the next few months, Vasquez will join key upcoming conversations with stakeholders
Hepburn and Sons Appoints Crone as Director
includes Executive Program Manager’s Course (PMT 402), Program Manager’s Course (PMT 401), Level III Program Management Certification, and a certificate program in Understanding the Government-Industry Relationship in Acquisition from Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina.His awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Medal, for his leadership on September 16, 2013 for calmly alerting and directing coworkers out of the building while a lone shooter entered the NAVSEA headquarters
North Carolina Ports Hires Chief Information Officer
North Carolina Ports announced it has hired Bill Corcoran as Chief Information Officer to grow the Authority’s Information Technology department and Business Process area.Corcoran enters his new role as CIO with nearly 30 years of experience in both the IT and maritime industries. Before joining the North Carolina Ports team, Corcoran served as the Senior Vice President of Strategy and Service Management and Vice President of Business Process and Information Technology with Mitsui OSK Lines. During that time, Corcoran established a plan to modernize and rationalize the service delivery organizatio
Massa Joins North Carolina Ports
North Carolina Ports has hired Benjamin M. Massa as the new Director of Carrier and Trade Development to further grow and expand container business at the Port of Wilmington. “NC Ports has experienced monumental growth in container business in the last year and Ben’s vital role will allow us to continue that growth today and into the future,” said NC Ports Vice President, Trade Development, Hans Bean. Massa brings decades of expertise in the maritime industry with him to NC Ports. Massa previously served as Commercial Director, AVP Sales and Marketing for United
Huntington Ingalls Industries Announces Leadership Changes
. He went on to serve as vice president of supply chain management and was vice president of corporate operations during HII’s stand-up as an independent business in 2011. He was named HII’s chief audit executive in 2013. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from North Carolina State University and a master’s degree in business administration from the College of William and Mary. Stabler will continue to lead Internal Audit until a replacement can be identified.
