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Lena DeSantis began her career at the Port of Los Angeles where she led the group responsible for environmental project reviews and permitting. Ms. DeSantis was awarded the Career Service Award- the…

Lee Kindberg is Head of Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability for Maersk Line in North America. She currently serves on the Marine Board of the US National Academies of Science. She served…

Lynn Heller is Founder and CEO of the Climate Access Fund, a Baltimore-based organization that raises social impact capital to reduce the energy burden of low-income Maryland residents through solar power.Prior to…

Jan Fransen, Managing Director of Green Award, was involved with the set-up of the Green Award scheme in the early nineties when he served the Foundation as a Certification Manager. From 2001…

Jason Jordan was named the Port of Tacoma’s environmental programs director in February of 2011. In July of 2014 he was also asked to lead the Port’s planning group resulting in a…

As Attaché for Infrastructure & Water Management at the Royal Netherlands Embassy, Jan Peelen actively develops & promotes transatlantic cooperation on the topics of (smart) urban planning, infrastructure, climate resilience and circular…

Mr. Francis Taylor is a retired United States Postal Service career employee who holds an Associate Degree from the Community College of Baltimore County. He has Chaired the Dredge Material Management Program…

Mr. Aburn is currently the Director of the Maryland Department of the Environment’s (MDE) Air & Radiation Administration (ARA). He is responsible for the implementation and management of the State’s air pollution…

P. Grace Tee Lewis is a Kravis Post-Doctoral Fellow working in the Office of the Chief Scientist at Environmental Defense Fund. Dr. Tee Lewis’ research focuses on air pollution and its impact…

Elizabeth has over 37 years experience in the environmental, port and aviation fields. She currently works as the Port’s Senior Director, Environment and Sustainability leading port-wide efforts in this important area. Prior…

Elaine Darby has been in environmental consulting for over 12 years and working with ports on assessing and improving air, water, and sediment quality. Prior to consulting, Ms. Darby worked for Dow…

Ezra Finkin has served with the Diesel Technology Forum since July 2012. As the policy and outreach director, Mr. Finkin works to educate policy makers with state, local and federal governments as…

Brooks is President of MTC Logistics and a 40-year veteran of the Maritime Industry. He came to MTC Logistics after serving several deep water Ports and private corporations as CEO, COO and/or…

Donald F. Boesch is President Emeritus and Professor at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. He holds a B.S. in biology from Tulane University and Ph.D. in oceanography from the…

Donovan joined the MDOT Maryland Port Administration’s Intermodal /Trade Development team in 2014, bringing with him more than 20 years of maritime, transportation, and logistics experience. He began his career in 1993…

Chris has worked on Research & Development and Training with the port sector since 1982 specializing in the environmental management of port and shipping operations. He contributed to the development of the…

Commissioner Clare Petrich currently serves as the Port of Tacoma Secretary, and was initially elected in 1995. Clare Petrich is a small business owner with strong ties to Tacoma’s maritime heritage. She…

Capt Khan obtained his qualifications from the United Kingdom and has sailed in various capacities for 24 years.Capt Khan joined NSCSA in 1983 at sea and sailed on the Company’s Ro-Ro vessels…

Ms. Correale serves as Director, Harbor Development for the Maryland Port Administration. She is responsible providing safe and efficient ship transit by maintaining and improving the waterside infrastructure of the Port of…

As Senior Vice President of Administration and Corporate Affairs, Aaron directs Tradepoint Atlantic’s internal external affairs and activities that include public affairs, community relations, government relations and marketing. He also oversees Tradepoint…