2008 Port Security Seminar & Exhibition

July 16, 2008
Houston, TX

Essential seminar addressing key security and safety challenges confronting public seaports. Topics included crisis/emergency management, security surveys, cruise terminal security, security plan preparation, disaster recovery/contingency plans, counter terrorism, hazardous materials management, and weapons of mass destruction. Plus a day long exhibit on July 17 provided a unique opportunity to network and learn about the latest security trends, technology and industry products.

07/16/2008
Welcome and Opening Remarks

• Kurt Nagle, President, American Association of Port Authorities
• H. Thomas Kornegay, Executive Director, Port of Houston Authority
• Chief Robert Hecker, Chief of Police, Port of New Orleans Harbor Police

07/16/2008
Video Presentation

• Sheila Jackson Lee, Congresswoman (D-TX)

07/16/2008
Keynote Address
Introduction:

• Mr. Kornegay

Speaker:

• Rep. Wayne Smith, Texas House of Representatives, Austin, TX

07/16/2008
Seaport Security and Law Enforcement in the Port of Houston
Moderator:

• Jerry Simon, Facility Security Officer, Port of Houston Authority

Speaker:

• Bill Crews, Port Security & Emergency Operations Manager, Port of Houston Authority

07/16/2008
Operation Safe Port, Radiation Portals and Other Federal Port Security Program Initiatives
Moderator:

• Chief Hecker

Speaker:

• Todd Owen, Executive Director, Cargo and Conveyance Security U.S. Customs and Border Protection

07/16/2008
Luncheon
Speaker:

• Mr. Robert P. Johns, Deputy Assistant Director Domestic Nuclear Detection Office, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

07/16/2008
Security at Special Events
Moderator:

• Joseph M. Lawless, Director, Maritime & Bridge Security, Massachusetts Port Authority

Speakers:

• Tim Foley, Special Agent in Charge (SAC), U.S. Secret Service
• Capt. Marcus Woodring, USCG, Deputy Commander Houston-Galveston Sector, U.S. Coast Guard, 8th District
• Michael Grady, Deputy Chief of Maritime and Bridge Security, Massachusetts Port Authority

07/16/2008
Waterside Security
Moderator:

• Chuck White, Director, Seaport Security, Jacksonville Port Authority

Speakers:

• Col. Peter Miller, USMC-Ret, Director, Maritime Security Program
• Billy McLeod, Senior Law Enforcement Specialist, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), Dept. of Homeland Security
• Julia R. Klaus, Branch Chief, Charleston Marine Training, Federal Law Enforcement Training Ctr., U.S. Dept of Homeland Security

07/17/2008
Deterring Cargo Theft
Moderator:

• Chief Hecker

Speaker:

• Kenneth Huerta, Sergent, Los Angeles Port Police, Port of Los Angeles

07/17/2008
Implementing TWIC – Experiences from the Field
Moderator:

• Cosmo Perrone, Director of Security, Port of Long Beach

Speakers:

• Michael L Brewer, Captain - Operations, Virginia Port Authority Police Department
• Mr. Lawless
• Maurine Fanguy, TWIC Program Director U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration
• Mike O'Brien, Port Facilities Security Officer, Port of Oakland
• Alan Bloodgood, Director, TWIC Program & Credentialing & Identity Management, Lockheed Martin Transportation & Security Solutions
• Jill Taylor, Sr. Management Analyst, Homeland Security Division, Port of Los Angeles
• Capt. Mark O'Malley, Director, Office of Port & Facility Activities, U.S. Coast Guard

07/17/2008
Federal Security Legislative Review and Outlook
Speaker:

• Jay Grant, Jay Grant & Associates, P.S.

07/17/2008
Railroad Security at Seaports
Moderator:

• Dan Pippenger, Marine Security Manager, Port of Portland

Speakers:

• Ken Eultgen, Director of Homeland Security, Union Pacific Railroad
• Kevin R. Doyle, General Manager of Protective Services, Georgia Ports Authority

07/17/2008
Roundtable Discussion for Seaport Police Executives and Security Directors
Discussion Leader:

• Chief Hecker

07/18/2008
Regional Security Initiatives
Moderator:

• Wade Battles, Managing Director, Port of Houston Authority

Speaker:

• Mitch Smith, Operations Director, Port of South Louisiana

07/18/2008
Business Continuity Planning
Moderator:

• Mr. O'Brien

Speakers:

• Rich Baratta, Director of Risk Management, Port of Long Beach
• Phyllis Saathoff, CPA, PPM, Managing Director, Port Freeport