Patricia Jacobs
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Boston: AT&T Executive to Join Massport Board
Patricia Jacobs
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Gov. Charlie Baker on September 1 swore in Patricia Jacobs as a member of the board of directors of the Massachusetts Port Authority Board of Directors. Jacobs is the president of AT&T New England and oversees the corporation’s legislative, regulatory and public affairs strategies in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.
Prior to assuming her current role, she held numerous positions for the corporation including regional vice president for international affairs where she managed international policy initiatives and regional vice president for federal affairs where she worked on a wide range of federal regulatory and legislative matters.
Before she joined AT&T, Jacobs worked as an aide to then-Congressman Edward J. Markey (D-MA), and as a staffer of the Massachusetts Senate’s Commerce and Labor Committee.
Jacobs has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin as well as a master’s and a doctorate degree in political science from Boston College.
The seven-member board oversees the financially independent authority which owns and operates Boston Logan International Airport, the public container and cruise terminals in the Port of Boston, Hanscom Field, Worcester Regional Airport as well as real estate holdings and public parks in South Boston and East Boston. Board members are appointed by the governor to seven-year terms and are not paid for their service.
"Patricia Jacobs’ experience and contributions to Massport's board and facilities will help drive their continued growth and success," said Gov. Baker. "We are pleased to have strong and talented individuals like Patricia providing strategic guidance to the facilities that the economic strength of our Commonwealth and region rely so heavily upon."
Krehbiel Named Port of Longview Chief Executive Officer
Norm Krehbiel
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Longview port commissioners unanimously approved the appointment of Norm Krehbiel as the port’s chief executive officer at a special meeting on September 1. Krehbiel has served as interim CEO of the Port of Longviewsince January.
"While serving as Interim CEO, it was apparent that he was the clear choice to lead the Port of Longview into the future," said Commission President Bob Bagaason. "Norm is well-respected by the staff and the community at large, and we are delighted he will lead the port as our official CEO."
Krehbiel joined the port in 1993 as the director of facilities and engineering, managing the construction and maintenance of nearly 850 acres of infrastructure and property development. In 2008, he was appointed deputy executive director and later chief operating officer.
Krehbiel holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Oregon State University. He is active in many industry industry-related organizations and serves on the local Public Facilities District Board. He resides in Longview with his wife Denise.