2011 AAPA Commissioners Seminar

May 17, 2011
Biloxi, Mississippi

Hosted by the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport, this annual program is designed for those who sit on port governing boards and commissions and need to keep abreast of the latest trends within the industry. Whether you are a new or an experienced commissioner, hear from experts within the field and share your own port stories.

05/17/2011
Welcoming Remarks

• Kurt Nagle, President & CEO, American Association of Port Authorities
• Donald R. Allee, Executive Director and CEO, Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport, Gulfport, MS

05/17/2011
Timely Public Port Governing Board and Management Considerations

• Ron Brinson, PPM^®, North Charleston, SC

05/17/2011
Planning Your Port's Role in a Dynamic Global Economy

• John Vickerman, Jr., President, Vickerman & Associates, LLC

05/17/2011
Delivering Prosperity Through Economic Development Opportunities

Speakers:

• Kristin Decas, Port Director, Port of New Bedford, Vice Chairman, AAPA Maritime Economic Development Committee
• Richard Cooper, Chief Executive Officer, Ports of Indiana
• Whit Hughes, Deputy Director, Mississippi Development Authority

05/17/2011
The New Political Landscape in Washington, DC -- What Does It Mean for Ports?

• Kurt Nagle, President & CEO, American Association of Port Authorities

05/18/2011
Current Legal and Liability Issues for Ports and You, the Governing Board Member

• Tom Tanaka, Senior Port Counsel, Port of Seattle, Chairman, AAPA Law Review Committee

05/18/2011
Seaport Financing 101

• Jessica Soltz Rudd, Esq., Senior Director, Frasca & Associates, LLC
• Juan Pittman, Managing Director, Frasca & Associates, LLC

05/18/2011
Board-Management Relations -- A Critical Factor in Your Port's Success

• James K. Lyons, Director & CEO, Alabama State Port Authority
• Tim Parker, Chairman, Board of Directors, Alabama State Port Authority
• Richard Steinke, Executive Director, Port of Long Beach
• Nick Sramek, President, Board of Harbor Commissioners, Port of Long Beach

06/23/2010
Sharing Ideas and Lessons Learned

• Ron Brinson, PPM^®, North Charleston, SC