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Port of Corpus Christi Names Interim CEO
Corpus Christi, TX, USA – Port of Corpus Christi Commissioners Tuesday named Port of Corpus Christi Chief Financial Officer Kent Britton as Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2023, following the departure of CEO Sean Strawbridge. Prior to joining the Port of Corpus Christi in 2017, Britton worked as Chief Financial Officer for the Glencore-owned…
Read MorePorts of Indiana Names New Port Directors for Jeffersonville and Mount Vernon Ports
INDIANAPOLIS (May 25, 2023) – Ports of Indiana has appointed two Indiana natives as port directors for its Ohio River ports in Jeffersonville and Mount Vernon.…
Read MorePat Sullivan named new ERDC Deputy Director
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) has announced the selection of Ms. Pat Sullivan as the organization’s new Deputy Director. As the Deputy Director of ERDC, Sullivan assists in leading one of the most diverse research organizations in the world, with seven laboratories located in four states, more than 2,500 employees, $1.2…
Read MoreSergio “Satch” Pecori received The Grainger College of Engineering Alumni Award for Distinguished Service
Hanson’s Chairman and CEO Sergio “Satch” Pecori received The Grainger College of Engineering Alumni Award for Distinguished Service. He was cited for “leadership in civil engineering consulting practice for more than 40 years; for transformative support of the Rail Transportation and Engineering Center; for commitment to diversity in engineering; and for advancing the business climate…
Read MoreGeoff Clemens, Deputy Director at HCPHC
KILN, MISS – Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission (HCPHC) is pleased to announce the newest addition to our team: Geoff Clemens, in the position of Deputy Director. “Hancock County is grateful an experienced and dedicated leader like Geoff would join our team. Geoff’s experience managing staff, projects in Hancock County over the last twenty…
Read MoreAnnouncing Lara Bowman: Director of Development at HCPHC
KILN, MISS – Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission (HCPHC) is pleased to announce the newest addition to our team: Lara Bowman, in the position of Director of Development. “We are excited to add an experienced and passionate professional like Lara to our team and welcome her back to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Lara’s experience…
Read MoreHDR’S Joe Wagner Explains Water Injection Dredging and its Benefits
OMAHA, Neb. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers this year outlined its intention to increase the beneficial use of dredge material. Water injection dredging, a technique commonly used in Europe, offers one way to meet these new goals. HDR Senior Dredging Engineer Joe Wagner helped the only U.S. port to use this method so…
Read MoreSteve Donahue to Receive the 2023 St. Louis Titan 100 Award
Congratulations to H&S President, Steve Donahue, for receiving the 2023 St. Louis Titan 100 award last Thursday. The Titan 100 is a national program that recognizes the top 100 CEOs and C-level executives in a region! Steve’s full Titan 100 profile will be published later this spring. The Titan 100 program recognizes the top 100…
Read MoreCORBA Awards Captain Alan Bernstein, Friend of the River
Alan began his career in the river industry in 1970 – 44 years ago – as a deckhand aboard the Delta Queen. In partnership with his father, Alan began the process of locating a vessel to start a new business venture. BB Riverboats was created and opened in 1979. BB Riverboats currently operates two U.S.…
Read MoreTim Parker III, President of Parker Towing, has joined the Transportation and Logistics Advisory Council (TLAC) of Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Tim Parker III, President of Parker Towing, has joined the Transportation and Logistics Advisory Council (TLAC) of Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The Parker Towing media team took to Facebook to say: “We are pleased to announce that Tim Parker III, President of Parker Towing, has joined the Transportation and Logistics Advisory Council (TLAC) of…
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