2013 AAPA Commissioners Seminar

June 4, 2013
Fort Lauderdale, FL

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.

06/04/2013
Welcoming Remarks

• Kurt Nagle, President & CEO, American Association of Port Authorities
• Steve Cernak, Chief Executive/Port Director, Port Everglades

06/04/2013
What in the World?

Speakers

• Lori A. Baer, Associate Vice President, Ports & Marine Market Segment Lead, AECOM
• Kenneth Parkinson, Associate V.P., Senior Manager/Market Projects, Transportation -- Ports and Marine, AECOM

06/04/2013
Planning Your Port's Role in an Uncertain Future

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

06/04/2013
Current Legal and Liability Issues for Ports and You, the Governing Board Member

Speaker

• Tom Tanaka, Senior Port Counsel, Port of Seattle

06/04/2013
Navigating the World of Port Properties to Maximize the Value of Your Port

Speaker

• Franc J. Pigna, Managing Director, Aegir LLC Port Property Advisers

06/04/2013
Strategic Asset Management -- The Business Case for Improved Capital Infrastructure Management and Investment Strategies

Speaker

• Erik Stromberg, Senior Port Advisor, Cardno TEC

06/04/2013
Emerging Port Leaders -- Highlighting the PPM® Class of 2014

Speaker

• Neil Kutchera, Petroleum Specialist, Port Everglades

06/05/2013
The Dynamic Political Landscape -- What Does It Mean for Ports?

Speaker

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

06/05/2013
An Outlook for Breakbulk Cargo Markets

Speaker

• James R. Brennan, Partner, Norbridge, Inc.

06/05/2013
Board-Management Relations -- A Critical Factor in Your Port's Success

Speakers

• Steve Cernak, Chief Executive/Port Director, Port Everglades
• Chip LaMarca, Commissioner, Port Everglades
• Leonard D. Waterworth, Executive Director, Port of Houston Authority
• Richard Cooper, Chief Executive Officer, Ports of Indiana
• Phil McCauley, Commissioner, Ports of Indiana

06/05/2013
Board-Management Relations in the Private Sector

Moderator

• James R. Brennan, Partner, Norbridge, Inc.

Speakers

• Stephen Fraser, Board Member, Maher Terminals, LLC, and Nautilus International Holdings/METROPORTS