2016 Commissioners Seminar

February 11, 2016
West Palm Beach, FL

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.

02/09/2016
Welcome and Opening Remarks

Speakers:

• Kurt Nagle, President & CEO, AAPA, Alexandria, VA
• Manny Almira, PPM, Executive Director, Port of Palm Beach

02/09/2016
Issues of Most Relevance to Public Port Governing Boards

Speaker:

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

02/09/2016
Outlook for the Global Economy and Trade

Speaker:

• Paul Bingham, Vice President, EDR Group, Inc., Boston, MA

02/09/2016
Port and Maritime Industry Trends and Developments

Speaker:

• M. John Vickerman, Jr., President,  Vickerman & Associates, LLC, Williamsburg, VA

02/09/2016
The Uncertain Political Landscape- Navigating Port Priorities through Rough Waters

Speakers:

• Mr. Nagle
• Pat Younger, Executive Director, Gulf Ports Association
• Wendy M. Zatylny, President, Association of Canadian Port Authorities, Ottawa, ON, Canada

02/10/2016
Current Legal and Liability Issues for Ports and You, the Governing Board Member

Speakers:

• Russell J. Morrison, Esq., Senior Assistant County Attorney, Port Everglades
• Charles E. Klug, Jr., Chief Legal Officer, Port Tampa Bay
• Samuel L. Harvill, Jr., Security Operations Manager, Port Everglades

02/10/2016
Board-Management Relations: A Critical Factor in Your Port's Success

Speakers:

• Tom Kornegay, PE, PPM, Former Executive Director - Port of Houston Authority, Past AAPA Chairman of the Board, Houston, TX
• Mary Anne Rooney, Commissioner, Port of Hueneme/Oxnard Harbor District
• Susan Shey Dvonch, Partner, Shey-Harding Executive Search, Seal Beach, CA

02/10/2016
Port Media Relations and the Role of Port Commissioners

Moderator:

• Jarra Kaczwara, Senior Director, Business Development, Public Relations & Communications, Port of Palm Beach

Speakers:

• James W. Arnold, Principal, PRDC, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
• Mark McAndrews, Port Director, Port of Pascagoula

02/10/2016
Sharing Ideas and Lessons Learned

Discussion Leader:

• Mr. Brinson