People Making Waves
Ed Weilbacher received a “Lifetime Service Award” at IDOT’s Fall Planning Conference
Mr. Ed Weilbacher, Executive Director of the Kaskaskia Regional Port District, was awarded a Lifetime Service Award at our 40th IDOT Fall Planning Conference, if you wanted to include this…
Read MoreTennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Development Authority Names Betsy Young as Deputy Administrator
Columbus, Mississippi – The Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Development Authority (TTWDA) has announced the hire of Betsy Young as Deputy Administrator of Business Development to lead integrated marketing, branding, and business development…
Read MorePort of Palacios/Matagorda County Navigation District #1 Port Director
The Matagorda County Navigation District No. 1 Board of Commissioners recently hired Blake Welborn to take over as Port Director effective August 11, 2025. Blake Welborn is a retired U.S.…
Read MoreSteve Ribuffo retires as Port of Alaska director after 18 years
Source. There’s a major leadership change at one of Alaska’s most vital transportation hubs. After 18 years of service, Steve Ribuffo has officially retired as director of the Don Young…
Read MoreMarcus Construction Expands Agribusiness Division with Addition of Two Industry Veterans
Willmar, MN – July 1, 2025 – Marcus Construction is proud to welcome two seasoned professionals to its Agribusiness Division: Kenda Van Wieringen and Rich Diffley, who will serve in…
Read MoreTiffany Odom Wins Port Putnam Logo Contest; Local Students Recognized for Artistic Talent
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Read MoreJoseph Bailey named Executive Director of Arkansas Waterways Commission
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Today Arkansas Secretary of Commerce Hugh McDonald announced the appointment of Joseph (Joe) Bailey as Executive Director of the Arkansas Waterways Commission, effective May 27. Bailey succeeds…
Read MoreJodi Pryor Promoted to General Manager: A Trailblazer in Freight, Education, and Inland Waterways
The Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals, Inc. (IRPT) is proud to celebrate the well-earned promotion of one of our outstanding members to General Manager, a role that perfectly aligns with…
Read MoreKelly Mulloy Named Port Manager at the Port of Little Rock
We’re excited to spotlight a dynamic leader making waves in our industry, Kelly Mulloy of LSI Logistic Services, who has recently been named Port Manager at the Port of Little…
Read MoreAnthony Gex to Testify in front of the Mississippi River Commission
NEW ORLEANS, LA- Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals (IRPT) Deputy Director Anthony Gex provided key testimony today before the Mississippi River Commission, advocating for enhanced river management, increased funding for…
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