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
 Cindy Burman |
 Chris Chase |
Chair: Cindy Burman, Maryland Port Administration, (410) 385-4458
Vice Chair: Chris Chase, Port of Los Angeles, (310) 732-3846
2nd Vice Chair: Vacant
AAPA Staff Liaison: Shawn Balcomb, (912) 659-8528
Cruise Committee webpage
Cruise Committee roster (AAPA members only)
Air quality, water quality, stormwater, contaminated sediment, sustainability, environmental management systems, engaging stakeholders and communities
 Tiffoni Buckle McCartney |
 Emily Federer |
 Giles Pettifor |
Chair: Tiffoni Buckle McCartney, Georgia Ports Authority, (912) 964-3973
Gulf Coast Vice Chair: Emily Federer, Port of New Orleans, (504) 528-3344
Great Lakes Vice Chair: Vacant
West Coast Vice Chair: Giles Pettifor, Port of Hueneme, (805) 488-3677
AAPA Staff Liaison: Ian Gansler, (508) 654-4264
Environment Committee webpage
Environment Committee roster (AAPA members only)
Landside infrastructure, marine terminal design and construction
 Patrick Blair |
 Brandon Bergeron |
 Maria Rivas |
 Nick Pestello |
Chair: Patrick Blair, P.E., Port Tampa Bay, (813) 905-5001
Vice Chair: Brandon Bergeron, P.E., Port of Beaumont, (409) 835-5367
2nd Vice Chair: Maria Rivas, P.E., Hatch, (346) 901-6020
2nd Vice Chair: Nick Pestello, P.E., Port of Lake Charles, (337) 794-3687
Staff Liaison: Shannon McLeod, (757) 412-9466
Engineering, Construction and Maintenance Committee webpage
Engineering, Construction and Maintenance Committee roster (AAPA members only)
Port administration, financing, accounting practices
 Delphine Prevost |
 Kevin Beardsley |
 Mary Kay Radford |
Chair: Delphine Prevost, Port of Oakland, (510) 627-1141
Vice Chair: Kevin Beardsley, Duluth Seaway Port Authority, (218) 727-8525
2nd Vice Chair: Mary Kay Radford, Maryland Port Administration, (410) 385-4697
AAPA Staff Liaison: Charissa Meikle, (771) 212-8073
Finance & Administration Committee webpage
Finance & Administration Committee roster (AAPA members only)
Waterside infrastructure, federal navigation channel, dredging, dredged material placement
 Beckmann |
 Harry Semerdjian |
 Dick Balzano |
Chair: Lee Beckmann, Georgia Ports Authority, (912) 665-1926
Vice Chair: Harry Semerdjian, Port of Long Beach, (562) 283-7700
2nd Vice Chair, Dick Balzano, Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company (630) 574-3460
AAPA Staff Liaison: John Bressler, (202) 770-6693
Harbors & Navigation Committee webpage
Harbors & Navigation Committee roster (AAPA members only)
Information technology, cybersecurity
 Michael Fink |
 Milton Corney |
 Davin Garcia |
 Ken Washington |
Chair: Michael Fink, Maritime Exchange for the Delaware River and Bay, (215) 925-2615
1st Vice Chair: Milton Corney, Port of South Louisiana, (985) 618-9479
2nd Vice Chair: Davin Garcia, Port of Stockton, (209) 406-1174
Chair Emeritus: Ken Washington, Port Tampa Bay, (813) 905-5100
AAPA Staff Liaison: Liz Mancini, (202) 604-5737
Information Technology Committee webpage
Information Technology Committee roster (AAPA members only)
Legal issues, litigation, contract
 Patrick Jordan |
 Lauren Beagen |
 Steve Herum |
Chair: Patrick Jordan, Port of Albany, (518) 463-8763
Vice Chair: Lauren Beagen, Squall Strategies, (231) 645-2271
2nd Vice Chair: Steve Herum, Herum Crabtree/Port of Stockton, (209) 472-7700
AAPA Staff Liaison: Cary Davis, (202) 792-4033
Law Review Committee webpage
Law Review Committee roster (AAPA members only)
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)
Media and public outreach, community programs, workforce education
 Micah Cormier |
 Lisa Hinojosa |
 Jenifer Barsell |
Chair: Micah Cormier, Port of South Louisiana, (985) 652-9278
Vice Chair: Lisa Hinojosa, Port of Corpus Christi, (361) 882-5633
Vice Chair: Jenifer Barsell, Port of San Diego, (619) 686-6350
AAPA Staff Liaison: Melodie George, (771) 212-8043
Public Relations Committee webpage
Public Relations Committee roster (AAPA members only)
Cargo and facility security, security personnel
 Mark Dubina |
 Brian Cox |
 Lacy Edwards |
 Kathleen Pickett |
Chair: Mark Dubina, Port Tampa Bay, (813) 241-1893
Vice Chair: Brian Cox, Port of South Louisiana, (985) 652-9278 x1110
Vice Chair: Lacy Edwards, Port of Stockton
Vice Chair: Kathleen Pickett, Port of Baltimore (443) 540-3077
AAPA Staff Liaison: Holden Haley (771) 212-8101
Security Committee webpage
Security Committee roster (AAPA members only)
There are two policy committees that are limited in membership and activity by virtue of the AAPA bylaws or by tradition.
The United States Legislative Policy Council (LPC) reviews the legislation and governmental relations program and activities of the Association.
 Chett Chiasson, MPA |
Chair: Chett Chiasson, MPA, Greater Lafourche Port Commission (Port Fourchon, LA), (985) 632-6701
AAPA Staff Liaisons: Cary Davis, (202) 792-4033 and John Bressler, (202) 770-6693
Administers the AAPA Professional Port Manager (PPM®) certification program.
 Hacegaba |
Chair: Dr. Noel Hacegaba, PPM, Port of Long Beach, (562) 283-7071
AAPA Staff Liaison: Shannon McLeod, (757) 412-9466
