Hain Celestial, Smithfield, Tyson, Chobani, Kroger among many experiencing personnel shifts
ASSOCIATIONS/ORGANIZATIONS: Association of Port Authorities(AAPA), Alexandria, Va. Brandy Christian, chief operating officer and incoming president and CEO for the Port of New Orleans, is now chair of AAPA’s Cruise Committee. Christian’s experience includes leadership roles with the Port of San Diego and serving as a quality management consultant with KPMG Consulting. Christian is also said to be the Port of New Orleans’ first female CEO in its 120-year history. Andrew Palomares, chief finance and administrative officer for the Port of Hueneme/Oxnard Harbor District, is now chair of AAPA’s Finance Committee. Palomeres was originally hired by the port in 2007 to serve as treasurer and director of finance and administration. Ryan McFarland, federal government relations manager for the Port of Seattle, is now chair of AAPA's Harbors and Navigation Committee. Before joining the Port of Seattle in 2006, McFarland worked in the export promotion division of the Washington State Department of Commerce, and served as manager of The Eisenhower Institute’s Future of Space project. Edward Anthes-Washburn, executive director for the Port of New Bedford, is now chair of AAPA’s Maritime Economic Development Committee. Anthes-Washburn has served as the Port of New Bedford’s deputy port director and director of operations for five years. He was promoted to executive director in July 2015, where he also directs the operations and policies of the Harbor Development Commission, the governing body for the Port of New Bedford. Judith Adams, vice president of marketing for the Alabama State Port Authority, is now chair of AAPA’s PR Committee. Adams is responsible for her port’s public and community affairs, real estate and fixed assets, economic development and government relations. In addition, she serves on the boards of directors for the National Waterways Conference and Partners for Environmental Progress.