2017 Commissioners Seminar

May 16, 2017
Indianapolis, IN

This one of a kind seminar developed for members of port governing boards and commissions focuses on current trends in the maritime industry.

05/16/2017
Welcome Remarks

Speakers:

• Kurt Nagle, President & CEO, AAPA, Alexandria, VA
• Richard Cooper, CEO, Ports of Indiana
• The Honorable Eric Holcomb, Governor of Indiana

05/16/2017
Outlook for the Global Economy and Trade

Speaker:

• John C. Martin, Ph.D., President, Martin Associates, Lancaster, PA (Contact John at john@martinassoc.net for a copy)

05/16/2017
The Uncertain Political Landscape — Navigating Port Priorities Through Rough Waters

Speaker:

• Mr. Nagle

05/16/2017
Board-Management Relations – A Critical Factor in Your Port’s Success

Speakers:

• Timothy C. McNamara, Managing Partner, Boyden Global Executive Search, Washington, DC
• Paul Aucoin, Executive Director, Port of South Louisiana
• Ramon Arredondo, Commissioner, Ports of Indiana
• Richard Cooper, CEO, Ports of Indiana

05/16/2017
Concurrent Tracks for Targeted Roundtable Discussions

Facilitators:

• Ron Brinson, PPM^®, Former President and CEO, Port of New Orleans, Past President and CEO, AAPA, North Charleston, SC
• Tom Kornegay, P.E., PPM^®, Former Executive Director, Port of Houston Authority, Past AAPA Chairman of the Board, Houston, TX

05/17/2017
Current Legal and Liability Issues for Ports and You, the Governing Board Member

Speakers:

• Andrea Hermer, General Counsel, Ports of Indiana
• Cyndi Carrasco, Deputy General Counsel to Governor Eric Holcomb and Former Inspector General, State of Indiana

05/17/2017
Partnering to Create Jobs, Economic Development and Prosperity

Speakers:

• John Crowley, Executive Director, National Association of Waterfront Employers, Washington, DC
• William S. Stahlman, III, P.E., M.ASCE, Director of Engineering & Construction, America's Central Port, Granite City, IL
• Lauren Brand, PPM, Assoc. Administrator for Intermodal Development, U.S. Maritime Administration, Washington, DC
• J. Lee Hutchins, Jr., PE, AICP, Director - Freight Logistics & Planning, AECOM Transportation, Chicago, IL