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AAPA Technical & Policy Committees

Technical Committees

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 

Cruise terminals, operations, marketing and itineraries

Lauren Gleason
Lauren
Gleason

Chair: Lauren Gleason, Massport, (617) 946-4411
Vice Chair: Andrew Dixon, Port Saint John, (506) 636-4021
2nd Vice Chair: Greg Lovelace, Port Tampa Bay, (813) 905-5123
AAPA Staff Liaison: Kevin Traver(202) 253-9892
Cruise Committee webpage 
Cruise Committee roster (AAPA members only)

Defense 

U.S. military operations, strategic ports

Chris Fisher
Chris
Fisher

Chair: Chris Fisher, Port of Beaumont, (409) 835-5367 x222
AAPA Staff Liaison:  Jen Armstrong, (202) 792-4033
Defense Committee webpage
Defense Committee roster (AAPA members only)

Environment

Air quality, water quality, stormwater, contaminated sediment, sustainability, environmental management systems, engaging stakeholders and communities


Jason
Jordan

Tiffoni Buckle
McCartney

Emily
Federer

Carly
Beck

Chair: Jason Jordan, The Northwest Seaport Alliance, (253) 830-5321
Vice Chair: Tiffoni Buckle McCartney, Georgia Ports Authority, (912) 964-3973
2nd Vice Chair: Emily Federer, Port of New Orleans, (504) 528-3344
3rd Vice Chair: Carly Beck, Port of Cleveland, (419) 386-6095
AAPA Staff Liaison: Ian Gansler(508) 654-4264
Environment Committee webpage
Environment Committee roster (AAPA members only)

Facilities Engineering

Landside infrastructure, marine terminal design and construction


Ron
Coddington

Maria
Rivas

Patrick
Blair

Chair: Ron Coddington, P.E., Port of Palm Beach, (561) 253-4813
Vice Chair: Maria Rivas, P.E., Hatch, (346) 901-6020
2nd Vice ChairPatrick Blair, Port Tampa Bay, (813) 905-5001
Facilities Engineering Committee webpage
Facilities Engineering Committee roster (AAPA members only)

Finance

Port administration, financing, accounting practices 


Wonza
Spann-Nicholas

Delphine
Prevost

Chair: Wonza Spann-Nicholas, Maryland Port Administration, (410) 385-4560
Vice Chair: Delphine Prevost, Port of Oakland, (510) 627-1141
AAPA Staff Liaison: Matt Wiggins(208) 901-0519
Finance Committee webpage
Finance Committee roster (AAPA members only)

Harbors & Navigation

Waterside infrastructure, federal navigation channel, dredging, dredged material placement


Randy
Lewis

Patrick
Blair

Chair: Randy Lewis, Port of Grays Harbor, (360) 533-9513
Vice Chair: Patrick Blair, Port Tampa Bay, (813) 905-5001
AAPA Staff Liaison: Jen Armstrong(202) 792-4033
Harbors & Navigation Committee webpage
Harbors & Navigation Committee roster (AAPA members only)

Information Technology

Information technology, cybersecurity

Ken Washington
Ken
Washington

Michael
Fink

Chair: Ken Washington, Port Tampa Bay, (813) 905-5100
Vice Chair: Michael Fink, Maritime Exchange for the Delaware River and Bay, (215) 925-2615
AAPA Staff Liaison: Liz Mancini(202) 604-5737
Information Technology Committee webpage
Information Technology Committee roster (AAPA members only)

Legal

Legal issues, litigation, contracts

Heather
McCloskey
Lauren
  Beagen  

Chair: Heather McCloskey, Port of Los Angeles, (310) 732-3750 
Vice Chair: Lauren Beagen, Squall Strategies, (231) 645-2271
AAPA Staff Liaison: Cary Davis, (202) 792-4033
Law Review Committee webpage
Law Review Committee roster (AAPA members only)

Maritime Economic Development

Port real estate, industrial development, energy cargoes, master planning & research


Joe
Cappel

Jorge A.
Hernández

Franc J.
Pigna

Chair: Joseph Cappel, PPM, Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, (419) 243-8251
Vice Chair: Jorge A. Hernández, Port Everglades, (954) 468-3501
2nd Vice Chair: Franc J. Pigna, Aegir Port Property Advisers, (305) 529-2281
AAPA Staff Liaison: Shannon McLeod(757) 412-9466
Maritime Economic Development Committee webpage
Maritime Economic Development Committee roster (AAPA members only)

Public Relations

Media and public outreach, community programs, workforce education


Renee
Aragon Dolese

Chair: Renee Aragon Dolese, Port of New Orleans, (504) 528-3363
AAPA Staff LiaisonKevin Traver(202) 253-9892  
Public Relations Committee webpage
Public Relations Committee roster (AAPA members only)

Security

Cargo and facility security, security personnel


Jill
Taylor

Mark
Dubina

Chair: Jill Taylor, Port of Los Angeles, (310) 732-7628 
Vice Chair: Mark Dubina, Port Tampa Bay, (813) 241-1893
AAPA Staff Liaison: Derek Miller(607) 321-9765

Security Committee webpage
Security Committee roster (AAPA members only)

AAPA Policy Committees

There are two policy committees that are limited in membership and activity by virtue of the AAPA bylaws or by tradition.

U.S. Legislative Policy Council

The United States Legislative Policy Council (LPC) reviews the legislation and governmental relations program and activities of the Association.


Paul
Anderson

Chairman: Paul Anderson, Port Tampa Bay, (813) 905-5104
AAPA Staff Liaison: Chris Connor(202) 792-4033

Professional Development Board

Administers the AAPA Professional Port Manager (PPM®) certification program.

Chairman: Dr. Noel Hacegaba, PPM, Port of Long Beach, (562) 283-7071 
AAPA Staff Liaison: Shannon McLeod(757) 412-9466