May 6, 2019
San Diego, California
Participants at this week-long program discovered the challenges facing port leaders today -- including trade growth, enhanced security, and competing stakeholder interests – that call forth a new level of leadership capability. This unique leadership and executive development program is a cornerstone of the AAPA PPM program.
05/05/2019
Critical Role of Seaports: Why Seaports Are Keeping America Moving
Speaker:
Kurt Nagle, President & CEO, American Association of Port Authorities
05/06/2019
Strategic Port Management
Speaker:
Tom Kornegay, P.E., PPM®, Former Executive Director, Port of Houston Authority. Past AAPA Chairman of the Board, Houston, TX (No Presentation)
05/06/2019
Planning for Future Transportation Realities
Speaker:
John Vickerman, President, Vickerman & Associates, LLC, Williamsburg, VA
05/07/2019
Effective Board Management Relations: A Key to Success
Enhancing Port and Transportation System Resiliency
Speaker:
Erik Stromberg, Executive Director, Lamar University Center for Advances in Port Management
05/07/2019
Public Relations and Garnering Local Community Support
Speakers:
Job Nelson, Assistant Vice President, External Relations, Port of San Diego
Arley Baker, Senior Director, Communications, Port of Los Angeles
Kerry Gerot, Director of Communications and Community Relations, Port of Long Beach
The Art of Leadership and the Ability to Translate Vision into Reality, Part 1
Speakers:
Dr. Melissa Baldo, Instructor, Lamar University College of Business, Beaumont, TX
Dr. Geraldine Knatz, Professor of Practice of Policy & Engineering, USC Sol Price School of Public Policy, Virterbi School of Engineering (No Presentation)
05/08/2019
Negotiations Skills: “How to Get to Yes!”
Speaker:
Dr. Melissa Baldo, Instructor, Lamar University College of Business, Beaumont, TX
Professional Development and Personal Growth: Staying motivated, making yourself marketable and cultivating talent within
Speakers:
Susan Shey Dvonch, Partner, Shey-Harding Executive Search, Seal Beach, CA
Stacey Lewis, Director of Human Resources, Port of Long Beach
05/09/2019
Information Technology — Enhancing Productivity and Securing Against Cyber Attacks
Speaker:
Keith Coffey, Chief Technology Officer, Information Technology, Port of San Diego
05/09/2019
Enhancing Maritime Economic Development In and Around Your Port
Speaker:
Franc Pigna, Managing Director, Aegir Port Property Advisers, Miami, FL
05/09/2019
Port Security — Evolving Threats and Best Practices in an Uncertain World
Speaker:
Kirk Nichols, Assistant Chief, Harbor Police Department, Port of San Diego
05/09/2019
Ports’ Role as Environmental Stewards
Speaker:
Heather Wood, Southeast Regional Director, Ports & Intermodal, Dewberry Engineering
Designing, Constructing and Maintaining Modern Port Facilities
Speaker:
Donald Brinkman, PPM®, Sector Leader: Southwest Louisiana & Ports, CSRS
