Port of Oakland Appoints Two as Acting Directors
held a variety of positions. Liang has been responsible for managing environmental compliance, hazardous waste and materials management, and planning and permitting programs throughout the Port’s divisions. She has led and supported a variety of sustainability projects and programs at Oakland International Airport (OAK) and the Oakland Seaport. This includes obtaining certification under the Airport Council International’s Airport Carbon Accreditation program, committing OAK to a carbon reduction program."I am excited to take on this new leadership role to oversee the Port's environmental
Port of Oakland launches 2023 Summer College Internship Program
, the selected interns will also gain a comprehensive understanding of the port’s three business lines – aviation, commercial real estate, and maritime – with weekly brown bag workshops led by senior directors. Interns will also participate in an exclusive tour of the Oakland International Airport (OAK),” the port said.To apply, click here
Port of Oakland Appoints Richardson as New Port Attorney
;Richardson has provided legal counsel to the Port on key projects including negotiations to build Cool Port and the Seaport Logistics Complex; grant funding for the shore power program at Oakland marine terminals to reduce pollution; and BART connector and International Arrivals Building at Oakland International Airport.Richardson is a graduate of Cornell University. She earned her law degree from the University of California Hastings College of the Law. She began her career in Oakland as a Deputy Port Attorney
Oakland Port Appoints McKenney COO
executive Kristi McKenney as its Chief Operating Officer (COO).Executive Director Danny Wan announced the appointment today after the Port’s governing Board created the new position last month. Ms. McKenney had been serving as Assistant Director of Aviation at the Port’s Oakland International Airport.“I’m grateful to the Board for establishing the COO position and pleased that Kristi is joining our executive team,” said Wan. “We’re developing an ambitious growth strategy for the Port and she’ll be instrumental in advancing it.”Wan said
Port of Oakland: 84K Bay Area Jobs Generated
, jobs supported by the Port are up 15 percent since 2010. These are jobs created by the Port, its tenants and its customers. According to the study, there is a direct correlation between job growth and the growth of container volumes, airport passengers, and occupancy rates.The study shows:Oakland International Airport has seen 62 months of consecutive growth.The Oakland Seaport broke cargo volume records in 2017 and 2018.Occupancy rates have climbed at Jack London Square over the past decade.This study is based on the Port’s activity levels, economic analysis models and surveys of those impacted
Oakland Port Director Signs on for 3 More Years
vitality,” said Earl Hamlin, President of the Board of Port Commissioners. “Chris and his staff have the full support of the Board and we look forward to three more years of progress together.” Lytle will continue to manage three primary businesses: a seaport, Oakland International airport and a commercial real estate portfolio. According to the port, all three have achieved milestones under his direction in 2016 including 30 consecutive months of growing passenger traffic at the airport along with Oakland’s first nonstop service to London; an export rebound at the
Matson Appoints Communications Director
is retiring from Matson after a 33-year career with the company. Wagner will report to Matt Cox, president and chief executive officer, and is based at Matson's corporate office in Oakland, Calif. Wagner most recently served as public information officer and spokesman for Oakland International Airport. Prior to that, he served as vice president of public affairs at Hawaiian Airlines, based in Honolulu. During his more than 20 years at Hawaiian, he led internal and external communications during an historic period of change and growth, including numerous changes in leadership, ownership
