2014 AAPA Commissioners Seminar

June 3, 2014
Seattle, WA

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.

06/03/2014
Welcoming Remarks

• Kurt Nagle, President & CEO, American Association of Port Authorities
• Tay Yoshitani, Chief Executive Officer, Port of Seattle; AAPA Chairman of the Board

06/03/2014
Issues of Most Relevance to Public Port Governing Boards

Speaker

• Ron Brinson, PPM^® 

06/03/2014
The Uncertain Political Landscape -- Navigating Port Priorities Through Rough Waters

Speaker

• Kurt Nagle, President & CEO, AAPA

06/03/2014
Current Legal and Liability Issues for Ports and You, the Governing Board Member

Speaker

• Tom Tanaka, Senior Port Counsel, Port of Seattle

06/03/2014
Growing Exports and Promoting Economic Development

Speaker

• Jim MacLellan, Director of Trade Development, Port of Los Angeles

06/03/2014
The Role of the Port Board in Attracting Grants and Building Stakeholder Support

Speaker

• Brian Mannelly, Senior Marine Planner, AECOM

06/04/2014
Trading Patterns -- Successfully Dealing With Change

Speakers

• Steven C. Rothberg, Partner, Mercator International LLC
• Walter H. Kemmsies, Ph.D., Chief Economist, Moffatt & Nichol

06/04/2014
Board-Management Relations -- A Critical Factor in Your Port's Success

Speakers

• John Mohr, Executive Director, Port of Everett
• Troy McClelland, Commissioner, Port of Everett
• William J. Rase, III, Executive Director, Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District
• Dr. Daryl Burckel, Commissioner, Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District

06/04/2014
Ports and Local Communities -- the Social License to Operate

Speakers

• Richard Steinke, Ports Practice Leader, Moffatt & Nichol
• Mian Rice, Small Business and Policy Manager, Office of Social Responsibility, Port of Seattle

06/04/2014
Sharing Ideas and Lessons Learned

Discussion Leader

• Ron Brinson, PPM®