Technical committees can include individuals from all membership categories, and they help the Association set policy, develop new programs and serve as a valuable resource to AAPA members.
Cruise terminals, operations, marketing and itineraries
 Greg Lovelace |
 Cindy Burman |
 Chris Chase |
Chair: Greg Lovelace, Port Tampa Bay, (813) 905-5123
Vice Chair: Cindy Burman, Maryland Port Administration, (410) 385-4458
2nd Vice Chair: Chris Chase, Port of Los Angeles, (310) 732-3846
Public Affairs Manager: Shawn Balcomb, (912) 659-8528
Cruise Committee webpage
Cruise Committee roster (AAPA members only)
U.S. military operations, strategic ports
 Chris Fisher |
Chair: Chris Fisher, Port of Beaumont, (409) 835-5367 x222
AAPA Staff Liaison: Derek Miller, (607) 321-9765
Defense Committee webpage
Defense Committee roster (AAPA members only)
Air quality, water quality, stormwater, contaminated sediment, sustainability, environmental management systems, engaging stakeholders and communities
 Tiffoni Buckle McCartney |
 Emily Federer |
 Carly Beck |
Chair: Tiffoni Buckle McCartney, Georgia Ports Authority, (912) 964-3973
2nd Vice Chair: Emily Federer, Port of New Orleans, (504) 528-3344
3rd Vice Chair: Carly Beck, Port of Cleveland, (419) 386-6095
AAPA Staff Liaison: Ian Gansler, (508) 654-4264
Environment Committee webpage
Environment Committee roster (AAPA members only)
Landside infrastructure, marine terminal design and construction
 Patrick Blair |
 Brandon Bergeron |
 Maria Rivas |
 Nick Pestello |
Chair: Patrick Blair, P.E., Port Tampa Bay, (813) 905-5001
Vice Chair: Brandon Bergeron, P.E., Port of Beaumont, (409) 835-5367
2nd Vice Chair: Maria Rivas, P.E., Hatch, (346) 901-6020
2nd Vice Chair: Nick Pestello, P.E., Port of Lake Charles, (337) 794-3687
Staff Liaison: John Bressler, (771) 212-8030
Facilities Engineering Committee webpage
Facilities Engineering Committee roster (AAPA members only)
Port administration, financing, accounting practices
 Delphine Prevost |
Chair: Delphine Prevost, Port of Oakland, (510) 627-1141
Vice Chair: Kevin Beardsley, Duluth Seaway Port Authority, (218) 727-8525
2nd Vice Chair: Mary Kay Radford, Maryland Port Administration, (410) 385-4697
AAPA Staff Liaison: Charissa Meikle, (771) 212-8073
Finance Committee webpage
Finance Committee roster (AAPA members only)
Waterside infrastructure, federal navigation channel, dredging, dredged material placement
 Lewis |
 Patrick Blair |
Chair: Randy Lewis, Port of Grays Harbor, (360) 533-9513
Vice Chair: Patrick Blair, Port Tampa Bay, (813) 905-5001
AAPA Staff Liaison: Shawn Balcomb, (771) 212-8033
K&L Gates Liaison: Brian Hopkins
Harbors & Navigation Committee webpage
Harbors & Navigation Committee roster (AAPA members only)
Information technology, cybersecurity
 Ken Washington |
 Michael Fink |
 Milton Corney |
Chair: Ken Washington, Port Tampa Bay, (813) 905-5100
Vice Chair: Michael Fink, Maritime Exchange for the Delaware River and Bay, (215) 925-2615
2nd Vice Chair: Milton Corney, Port of South Louisiana, (985) 618-9479
AAPA Staff Liaison: Liz Mancini, (202) 604-5737
Information Technology Committee webpage
Information Technology Committee roster (AAPA members only)
Legal issues, litigation, contracts
| Heather McCloskey |
Lauren Beagen |
Chair: Heather McCloskey, Port of Los Angeles, (310) 732-3750
Vice Chair: Lauren Beagen, Squall Strategies, (231) 645-2271
AAPA Staff Liaison: Cary Davis, (202) 792-4033
Legal Committee webpage
Legal Committee roster (AAPA members only)
Port real estate, industrial development, energy cargoes, master planning & research
 Joe Cappel |
 Jorge A. Hernández |
 Franc J. Pigna |
Chair: Joseph Cappel, PPM, Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, (419) 243-8251
Vice Chair: Jorge A. Hernández, Port Everglades, (954) 468-3501
2nd Vice Chair: Franc J. Pigna, Aegir Port Property Advisers, (305) 529-2281
AAPA Staff Liaison: Shannon McLeod, (757) 412-9466
Maritime Economic Development Committee webpage
Maritime Economic Development Committee roster (AAPA members only)
Media and public outreach, community programs, workforce education
 Micah Cormier |
Chair: Micah Cormier, Port of South Louisiana, (985) 652-9278
Vice Chair: Lisa Hinojosa, Port of Corpus Christi, (361) 882-5633
Vice Chair: Jenifer Barsell, Port of San Diego, (619) 686-6350
AAPA Staff Liaison: Melodie George, (771) 212-8043
Public Relations Committee webpage
Public Relations Committee roster (AAPA members only)
Cargo and facility security, security personnel
 Jill Taylor |
 Mark Dubina |
Chair: Jill Taylor, Port of Los Angeles, (310) 732-7628
Vice Chair: Mark Dubina, Port Tampa Bay, (813) 241-1893
AAPA Staff Liaison: Derek Miller, (607) 321-9765
Security Committee webpage
Security Committee roster (AAPA members only)
There are two policy committees that are limited in membership and activity by virtue of the AAPA bylaws or by tradition.
The United States Legislative Policy Council (LPC) reviews the legislation and governmental relations program and activities of the Association.
 Paul Anderson |
Chairman: Paul Anderson, Port Tampa Bay, (813) 905-5104
AAPA Staff Liaison: Cary Davis, (202) 792-4033
Administers the AAPA Professional Port Manager (PPM®) certification program.
Chairman: Dr. Noel Hacegaba, PPM, Port of Long Beach, (562) 283-7071
AAPA Staff Liaison: Shannon McLeod, (757) 412-9466
