Port People: Long View, Saint John, San Diego

 

the Port of Longview Board of Commissioners elected Commissioner Jeff Wilson as the new Board President. He takes over for Commissioner Doug Averett, who served as President in 2017.

 

In 2018, Commissioner Averett will serve as Board Secretary and Commissioner Bob Bagaason as Board Vice President.

 

"It is an honor to be voted into the position," said Wilson. "Commissioner Averett did a great job as President, and I look forward to working with my fellow Commissioners as we face the challenges and successes that are part of our business."

 

This year, Commissioner Wilson will lead the Commission in key decisions regarding Barlow Point, Willow Grove Park and the Port’s Industrial Rail Corridor. Commissioner Wilson was elected to the Board in 2016. He is active in the local community, focusing on improving the quality of life for its residents.

Allen Bodechon has over 36 years of law enforcement experience at all levels of government and is the recipient of numerous professional awards and recognitions including the Order of Merit for the Police Forces—Officer Level (2008). In addition to his professional career, Allen has a wealth of governance experience in public and non-government organization boards and a dedication to community volunteerism.

 

Port Saint John is Canada’s third largest port by tonnage, Canada’s fourth busiest cruise port, and has a diverse cargo base, including dry and liquid bulk, break bulk and containers. 

The Port of San Diego swore in its 2018 Board of Port Commissioners Executive Officers on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 during ceremonies held at the Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier and at the Port Administration Building.

Rafael Castellanos, one of three City of San Diego Commissioners, was sworn in as Chairman; and Garry J. Bonelli, who represents the City of Coronado, was sworn in as Vice Chair at the Port Pavilion. Ann Moore, who represents the City of Chula Vista, was sworn in as Secretary at the Port Administration Building.

 

During his inauguration speech at the Port Pavilion, Chairman Castellanos stated that his theme for 2018 is "Ocean Optimism."

 

"The San Diego region is known for its innovation, but much of its success has been directed eastward, away from the ocean. The 21st century is also about looking west, at the swelling importance of the Blue Economy," said Chairman Castellanos. "We must catch that wave, lifting up all boats on a rising tide of innovation, investment and optimism. If we’re successful, then just like the Santa Clara Valley came to be known as the Silicon Valley, perhaps one day the San Diego Bay will come to be known as the Blue Technology Bay," Castellanos said.

 

There are seven Commissioners on the Board. In addition to the executive officers, the other Board members are Commissioner Dan Malcolm, representing Imperial Beach; and Marshall Merrifield and Michael Zucchet, both representing San Diego. Commissioners are appointed by the City Councils of their respective cities. They are appointed for four-year terms and may be reappointed for additional terms by their City Councils. The Board of Port Commissioners is responsible for setting the policies by which the Port of San Diego conducts its day-to-day operations, under the guidance of its President and CEO.