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
Chair: Michael McLaughlin, Port of Seattle, (206) 787-3453
Vice Chair: Andrew Saporito, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, (212) 435-4217
AAPA Staff Liaison: Susan Monteverde, (703) 706-4703
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: Jim Walker, (703) 706-4706
Defense Committee webpage
Defense Committee roster (AAPA members only)
Air quality, water quality, stormwater, contaminated sediment, sustainability, environmental management systems, engaging stakeholders and communities
 Sarah Garza |
 Amelia Pellegrin |
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Chair: Sarah Garza, Port Corpus Christi, (361) 885-6163
Vice Chair: Amelia Pellegrin, Port of New Orleans, (504) 528-3301
Secretary: Jason Jordan, The Northwest Seaport Alliance, (253) 830-5321
AAPA Staff Liaison: Meredith Martino, (703) 706-4718
Environment Committee webpage
Environment Committee roster (AAPA members only)
Landside infrastructure, marine terminal design and construction
 Christopher B. Novack |
Chair: Christopher B. Novack, P.E., Georgia Ports Authority, (912) 964-3922
AAPA Staff Liaison: Ed O'Connell, (703) 706-4709
Facilities Engineering Committee webpage
Facilities Engineering Committee roster (AAPA members only)
Port administration, financing, accounting practices
Robert DeAngelis |
Chair: Robert DeAngelis, Port of San Diego, (619) 686-6200
Vice Chair: Rodger Rees, Port of Galveston, (409) 766-6101
AAPA Staff Liaison: Ed O'Connell, (703) 706-4709
Finance Committee webpage
Finance Committee roster (AAPA members only)
Waterside infrastructure, federal navigation channel, dredging, dredged material placement
 Channing F. Hayden, Jr. |
Chair: Channing F. Hayden, Jr., Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District, (337) 493-3620
Vice Chair: Kit Chope, Port of Virginia, (757) 683-2152
AAPA Staff Liaison: Jim Walker, (703) 706-4715
Harbors & Navigation Committee webpage
Harbors & Navigation Committee roster (AAPA members only)
Information technology, cybersecurity
 Martyn Adamson |
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Chair: Martyn Adamson, Port of Tacoma, (253) 428-8648
1st Vice Chair: Michelle R. Thames, PortMiami, (305) 960-5452
2nd Vice Chair: Ken Washington, Port Tampa Bay, (813) 905-5100
AAPA Staff Liaison: Meredith Martino, (703) 706-4708
Information Technology Committee webpage
Information Technology Committee roster (AAPA members only)
Legal issues, litigation, contracts
 Michael Dees |
Chair: Heather McCloskey, Port of Los Angeles, (310) 732-3750
Vice Chair: Michael Dees, Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District, (337) 493-3504
Vice Chair: Danny Wan, Port of Oakland, (510) 627-1340
AAPA Staff Liaison: Jean Godwin, (703) 684-5700
Law Review Committee webpage
Law Review Committee roster (AAPA members only)
Port real estate, industrial development, energy cargoes, master planning & research
 Amy Miller |
 Patrick Robitaille |
 Joe Cappel |
Chair: Amy Miller, Port of Pensacola, (850) 436-5070
Vice Chair: Patrick Robitaille, Québec Port Authority, (418) 648-4956
2nd Vice Chair: Joseph Cappel, PPM, Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, (419) 243-8251
AAPA Staff Liaison: Aaron Ellis, (703) 706-4711
Maritime Economic Development Committee webpage
Maritime Economic Development Committee roster (AAPA members only)
Media and public outreach, community programs, workforce education
 Mélanie Nadeau |
 Robert Morris |
 Renee Aragon Dolese |
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Chair: Mélanie Nadeau, Montréal Port Authority, (514) 283-1385
Vice Chair: Robert Morris, Georgia Ports Authority, (912) 964-3855
2nd Vice Chair: Renee Aragon Dolese, Port of New Orleans, (504) 528-3363
AAPA Staff Liaison: Aaron Ellis, (703) 706-4714
Public Relations Committee webpage
Public Relations Committee roster (AAPA members only)
Cargo and facility security, security personnel
 Jill Taylor |
Chair: Jill Taylor, Port of Los Angeles, (310) 732-7628
Vice Chair: Mark Dubina, Port Tampa Bay, (813) 241-1893
AAPA Staff Liaison: Susan Monteverde, (703) 706-4703
Security Committee webpage
Security Committee roster (AAPA members only)
There are three policy committees that are limited in membership and activity by virtue of the AAPA bylaws or by tradition.
The Board may delegate any or all of its power to the ten-member committee consisting of ex-officio members and appointed members.
 William Friedman |
Chairman: William Friedman, Port of Cleveland, (216) 241-8004
AAPA Staff Liaison: Kurt J. Nagle, (703) 684-5700
The United States Legislative Policy Council (LPC) reviews the legislation and governmental relations program and activities of the Association.
William Friedman |
Chairman: William Friedman, Port of Cleveland, (216) 241-8004
AAPA Staff Liaison: Susan Monteverde, (703) 706-4703
Administers the AAPA Professional Port Manager (PPM®) certification program.
Chairman: Dr. Noel Hacegaba, PPM, Port of Long Beach, (562) 283-7071
AAPA Staff Liaison: Mary Beth Long, (703) 706-4707
