Committee Descriptions & Leadership
Cruise
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Assists ports to attract, develop and maximize the benefits of cruise operations; monitors, collects and disseminates information pertaining to planning, design, construction and maintenance of cruise terminals and marketing of port cruise facilities and cruise itineraries. Chair: Agustin Díaz, Curaçao Ports Authority
Vice Chair: Steve Cernak, Port of Galveston
Staff Liaison: Susan Monteverde, (703) 706-4703, smonteverde@aapa-ports.org
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Agustin Díaz
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Facilities Engineering
Monitors, collects and disseminates information pertaining to planning, design, construction and maintenance of marine terminals and other landside port structures.
Chair: Tony Gioiello, Port of Los Angeles
Vice Chair: To be determined
Staff Liaison: Ed O’Connell, (703) 706-4709, eoconnell@aapa-ports.org
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Finance
Collects and disseminates information pertaining to port administration, financing and accounting practices and procedures including sources of funds, investment of funds, tax matters.
Chair: Gary Brush, Fraser River Port Authority
Vice Chair: Rodney W. Oliver, Virginia Port Authority
Staff Liaison: Ed O’Connell, (703) 706-4709, eoconnell@aapa-ports.org
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Harbors, Navigation and Environment
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Chair:
Sebastian Degens,
Port of Portland
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Vice Chair:
Deborah Hadden,
Massachusetts Port Authority |
QPI Chairman:
Frank Hamons,
Maryland Port Administration |
Monitors, collects and disseminates information pertaining to planning, design, construction and maintenance of harbors and waterways, dredging and harbor works regulations, water quality standards and regulations, dredged material fill and disposal measures, and environmental protection matters directly or indirectly related to the development and maintenance of channels and harbors.
Chair: Sebastian Degens, Port of Portland
Vice Chair: Deborah Hadden, Massachusetts Port Authority
Secretary: Ralph Appy, Port of Los Angeles
QPI Chairman: Frank Hamons, Maryland Port Administration
Staff Liaisons: Dave Sanford, (703) 706-4715, dsanford@aapa-ports.org
Meredith Martino, (703) 706-4718, mmartino@aapa-ports.org
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Information Technology
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Monitors, collects and disseminates knowledge regarding the development of information technology, including but not limited to the areas of electronic data interchange, management information systems, and other automation initiatives in the area of information technology undertaken by Federal agencies and ports in AAPA member countries, as well as monitoring such initiatives throughout the world.
Chair: Deborah Givens, Port of Tacoma
Vice Chair: Louis Noriega, Port of Miami
Staff Liaison: Scott Brotemarkle, (703) 684-5700, sbrotemarkle@aapa-ports.org
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Deborah Givens
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Louis Noriega
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Law Review
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Collects and disseminates information pertaining to legislation, litigation, orders and rulings of general interest to members, and consults with and advises other committees.
Chair: Catherine Orleman, Maryland Port Administration
Vice Chair: Tom Tanaka, Port of Seattle
Staff Liaison: Jean Godwin, (703) 685-5700, jgodwin@aapa-ports.org
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Catherine Orleman
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Maritime Economic Development
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Monitors, collects and disseminates information pertaining to the role of ports as catalysts for maritime industrial development in their communities, including ongoing review of relevant laws, regulations, programs and initiatives. Provides a forum for the exchange of innovative approaches to maritime industrial development, and raises public awareness about the role of ports in maritime industrial development; and development issues.
Chair: Ron Popham, Port of San Diego
Vice Chair: Judith Cofer, Port of Hueneme
Staff Liaison: Dave Sanford, (703) 706-4715, dsanford@aapa-ports.org
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National Defense
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Provides a liaison between the U.S. ports and Federal government agencies in the preparation and dissemination of information or plans and procedures governing the operation of United States ports during emergency mobilization or wartime. Fosters dialogue with appropriate Department of Defense agencies regarding ongoing military reliance on U.S. ports.
Chair: Allen J. Speight, Port of Corpus Christi Authority
Vice Chair: Fred N. Stribling, South Carolina State Ports Authority
Staff Liaison: Rex Sherman, (703) 706-4706, rsherman@aapa-ports.org
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Operations
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Collects and disseminates information pertaining to marine terminal operations including labor/management relations, operations and management practices, and rules and regulations that apply to users of marine terminal facilities; vessel navigation aids; spill control.
Chair: James Walsh, Philadelphia Regional Port Authority
Vice Chair: Harold E. (Hal) Hudgins, Alabama State Ports Authority
Staff Liaison: Scott Brotemarkle, (703) 684-5700, sbrotemarkle@aapa-ports.org
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Jim Walsh
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Hal Hudgins
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Planning and Research
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Monitors, collects and disseminates information pertaining to the maritime transportation industry and research and developments in trade, industry and transportation technologies that affect port planning and operations.
Chair: Gregory Johnson, Port of Baton Rouge
Vice Chair: Rose Ann DeLeón, Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority
Staff Liaison: Jean Godwin, (703) 685-5700, jgodwin@aapa-ports.org
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Gregory Johnson
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Public Relations
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Develops programs, strategies and activities which enhance and improve the image which AAPA and its member ports convey to the shipping world, municipal, state and Federal offices, general press, trade media and the public. Develops programs and activities which enhance public appreciation of what ports do and increases understanding of ports' contributions to the economy and to the balance of trade.
Chair: Joe Menta, Philadelphia Regional Port Authority
1st Vice Chair: John Valls, Port of Corpus Christi Authority
2nd Vice Chair: Marilyn Sandifur, Port of Oakland
Staff Liaison: Aaron Ellis, (703) 706-4714, aellis@aapa-ports.org
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Joe Menta
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Safety
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Monitors, collects and distributes information and data relating to port safety and fire protection programs and standards, including the ongoing review of all relative laws and regulations, the development of port safety awareness programs, training programs, "safe equipment" techniques.
Chair: Barbara McMahon, Maryland Port Administration
Vice Chair: David Solis, Port of Corpus Christi
Staff Liaison: Scott Brotemarkle, (703) 684-5700, sbrotemarkle@aapa-ports.org
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Barbara McMahon
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Security
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Collects and disseminates information pertaining to protection of cargo and facilities from theft, pilferage and vandalism, including prudent business and operating practices, appropriate facility design, security personnel training and procedures and port security technologies and techniques.
Chair: Lt. Ralph Tracy, Port of Los Angeles
Vice Chair: Kenneth Honig, The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
Staff Liaison: Rex Sherman, (703) 706-4706, rsherman@aapa-ports.org
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Ralph Tracy
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AAPA Policy Committees
There are three policy committees that are limited in membership and activity by virtue of the AAPA Bylaws or by tradition, as in the case of the Projects and Publications Committee.
U.S. Legislative Policy Council
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The United States Legislative Policy Council (LPC) is composed of Executive Committee members who are officers or employees of the United States Corporate members of the Association. The Chair of the U.S. delegation serves as Chair of the LPC and the next highest ranking United States officer serves as vice Chair. The LPC meets with the President and staff at the annual convention and at the meeting of the Board of Directors during March or April and as necessary upon the call of the Chair.
The LPC reviews the legislation and governmental relations program and activities of the Association and guides the President in carrying out the policies of the Association.
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Warren D. McCrimmon
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Chair: Warren D. McCrimmon, Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority
Staff Liaison: Susan Monteverde, (703) 706-4703, smonteverde@aapa-ports.org
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Projects and Publications
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Provide insight, guidance and counsel to the President and staff on current and potential programs, publications, and activities to achieve Association goals, including advancing professionalism in port management and promoting information-sharing among all members.
Chair: Ken O'Hollaren, Port of Longview
Staff Liaison: Kurt Nagle, (703) 684-5700, knagle@aapa-ports.org
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Ken O'Hollaren
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Curriculum Committee
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Administers the AAPA Professional Port Manager Program.
Chair: Bernard S. Groseclose, Jr., South Carolina State Ports Authority
Staff Liaison: Rex Sherman, (703) 706-4706, rsherman@aapa-ports.org
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Bernard S. Groseclose, Jr.
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