2010 AAPA Commissioners Seminar

June 22, 2010
San Diego, California

This annual program is designed for those who sit on port governing boards and commissions and need to keep abreast of the latest trends within the industry. Whether you are a new or an experienced commissioner, hear from experts within the field and share your own port stories. This comprehensive program explores the unique duties and responsibilities of governing board members and allows participants to share valuable information. Port directors are encouraged to accompany their commissioners to this seminar.

06/22/2010
Welcoming Remarks

• Kurt Nagle, President & CEO, American Association of Port Authorities

06/22/2010
Timely Public Port Governing Board and Management Considerations

• Ron Brinson, PPM®, North Charleston, SC

06/22/2010
A Constantly Changing World -- What Does It Portend for Your Port?

• John Vickerman, Jr., President, Vickerman & Associates, LLC

06/22/2010
The Global Economic Crisis – Its Impacts on International Trade and What It Means for the Future

• Paul Bingham, Managing Director of World Trade & Transportation Markets, IHS Global Insight

06/22/2010
An Update on Key Issues Impacting Ports

• Kurt Nagle, President & CEO, American Association of Port Authorities

06/23/2010
Current Legal and Liability Issues for Ports and You, the Governing Board Member

• David L. Alexander, Port Attorney, Port of Oakland; Secretary, AAPA Law Review Committee

06/23/2010
Principles to Ensure Port Sustainability

• Chris Lytle, Deputy Executive Director, Port of Long Beach
• Adolph Ojard, Executive Director, Duluth Seaway Port Authority
• Tay Yoshitani, Chief Executive Officer, Port of Seattle

06/23/2010
Board-Management Relations -- A Critical Factor in Your Port's Success

• Mark L. McAndrews, Port Director, and Charles Persons, President, Board of Commissioners, Port of Pascagoula
• Rich Cooper, Chief Executive Officer, and Ken Kaczmarek, Commission Chairman, Ports of Indiana

06/23/2010
Sharing Ideas and Lessons Learned

• Ron Brinson, PPM®, North Charleston, SC