2015 AAPA Commissioners Seminar

June 16, 2015
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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.

06/16/2015
Welcoming Remarks

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

06/16/2015
Issues of Most Relevance to Public Port Governing Boards

Speaker:

• Ron Brinson, PPM^®, Former President & CEO, Port of New Orleans; Past President & CEO, AAPA, North Charleston, SC

06/16/2015
The Uncertain Political Landscape -- Navigating Port Priorities Through Rough Waters

Speaker:

• Mr. Nagle

06/16/2015
Current Legal and Liability Issues for Ports and You, the Governing Board Member

Speaker:

• Thomas J. Schroeter, Associate General Counsel, Port of Houston Authority; Chairman, AAPA Law Review Committee

06/16/2015
Outlook for the Global Economy 2015-2017

Speaker:

• William L. Ralph, President, R.K. Johns & Associates, Inc., Roselle Park, NJ

06/16/2015
Global Economic Trends and Industry Developments: the Implications for the Container Shipping Sector

Speakers:

• Mr. Ralph
• James R. Brennan, Partner, Norbridge, Inc., Vienna, VA

06/16/2015
Industry Developments in the Breakbulk and Dry Bulk Shipping Sectors

Speaker:

• Mr. Brennan

06/17/2015
Board-Management Relations - A Critical Factor in Your Port's Success

Speakers:

• Gaétan Boivin, President & CEO, Trois-Rivières Port Authority
• Cléo Marchand, Chairman of the Board, Trois-Rivières Port Authority
• Karen Oldfield, President & CEO, Halifax Port Authority
• Lawrence Freeman, Chief Legal Counsel, Halifax Port Authority; Partner, Stewart McKelvey, Halifax, NS

06/17/2015
Success through Leadership - A Business Perspective

Speaker:

• William (Bill) Black, Former President & CEO, Maritime Life, Corporate Director, Halifax, NS

06/17/2015
Success through Customer Service

Speaker:

• Mary R. Brooks, Professor Emerita, Rowe School of Business, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS

06/17/2015
Ports and Local Communities - Social License and Engagement

Speaker:

• Tim Merry, Engagement Specialist, Mahone Bay, NS

06/17/2015
Sharing Ideas and Lessons Learned

Discussion Leader:

• Mr. Brinson