2017 Executive Management Conference

May 1, 2017
Tampa, FL

The challenges facing port leaders today -- including trade growth, enhanced security, and competing stakeholder interests – call forth a new level of leadership capability. The Executive Management Conference, offered by AAPA since 1969, is a unique leadership and executive development program and a cornerstone of the AAPA PPM program.

05/01/2017
Welcome Remarks and Orientation

Speaker:

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

05/01/2017
The Evolving Role of Ports and Port Authorities

Speaker:

• Ron Brinson, PPM^®, Former President and CEO, Port of New Orleans, Past President and CEO, AAPA, North Charleston, SC

05/01/2017
Strategic Port Management

Speaker:

• Tom Kornegay, P.E., PPM^®, Former Executive Director, Port of Houston Authority, Past AAPA Chairman of the Board, Houston, TX

05/01/2017
Planning for Future Transportation Realities

Speaker:

• John Vickerman, President, Vickerman & Associates, LLC, Williamsburg, VA

05/01/2017
Key Issues Impacting Ports – AAPA and Industry Priorities

Speaker:

• Mr. Nagle

05/02/2017
Preparing the Port Leaders of Tomorrow

Speakers:

• Mr. Brinson
• Mr. Kornegay

05/02/2017
Enhancing Maritime Economic Development In and Around Your Port

Speaker:

• David B. Sanford, II, Deputy Executive Director, Port Manatee

05/02/2017
Designing, Constructing and Maintaining Modern Port Facilities

Speaker:

• William E. Crowe, P.E., Senior Director of Facilities, Canaveral Port Authority, Vice Chairman, AAPA Facilities Engineering Committee

05/02/2017
Public Relations and Garnering Local Community Support

Speakers:

• John T. Thorington, VP of Gov’t Affairs and Board Coordination, Port Tampa Bay

• Karl Strauch, VP, Brand Dev. & Strategic Alliances, Port Tampa Bay

05/02/2017
Information Technology — Enhancing Productivity and Securing Against Cyber Attacks

Speaker:

• Michelle R. Thames, Chief, Information Technology, PortMiami, 2^nd Vice Chair, AAPA Information Technology Committee

05/03/2017
Leadership in Preparing for and Responding in Times of Crisis

Speaker:

• Mr. Brinson

05/03/2017
Experiences and Lessons Learned in a Port Career – An Open Forum Discussion

Speakers:

• Mr. Brinson
• Mr. Kornegay

05/03/2017
Financial Considerations for Public Ports

Speaker:

• Rodger Rees, Chief Financial Officer, Canaveral Port Authority, Vice Chairman, AAPA Finance Committee

05/04/2017
Effective Board Management Relations – A Key to Any Port’s Success

Speaker:

• Mr. Kornegay

05/04/2017
Landside and Waterside Infrastructure Challenges – Vital Freight Connections

Speakers:

• Robert E. Musser, Jr., Director, Port Environmental, Canaveral Port Authority, Vice Chairman, AAPA Harbors & Navigation Committee

• Rickey Fitzgerald, Manager, Freight & Multimodal Operations (Rail Office), Florida Department of Transportation – Seaport Office, Tallahassee, FL

05/04/2017
Best Practices in Master/Vision Planning

Speaker:

• Dr. Natacha J. Yacinthe, AICP, PPM, Seaport Planning Manager, Port Everglades, Chair, AAPA Planning Work Group

05/04/2017
Ports’ Role as Environmental Stewards

Speaker:

• Sarah L. Garza, Director of Environmental Planning & Compliance, Port of Corpus Christi, Vice Chair, AAPA Environment Committee

05/04/2017
Port Security — Evolving Threats and Best Practices in an Uncertain World

Speaker:

• Mark Dubina, Vice President – Security, Port Tampa Bay

05/05/2017
Key Takeaways and Open Forum

Discussion Leaders:

• Mr. Brinson
• Mr. Kornegay