From the desk of Capt. Jeff Monroe IAMPE AWARDS PORT PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONS The International Association of Maritime and Port Professionals (IAMPE) is pleased to announce its latest class of port and maritime professionals to complete the IAMPE Maritime Port Management and Executive Program. The professional certifications were presented in the Port of Savannah and the program was hosted by the Georgia Ports Authority. Receiving the professional designation of Maritime Port Manager (MPM) were GPA employees Andrew Brooks, MPM; Ryan Gleason, MPM; Eric Hampton, MPM; Amy Hart, MPM; Scott Heller, MPM; Abby Silva, MPM; Srirvong Sriratanakoul, MPM; Justin Tillman, MPM; Luis Jimenez, MPM
From the desk of Capt. Jeff Monroe IAMPE AWARDS PORT PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONS The International Association of Maritime and Port Professionals (IAMPE) is pleased to announce its latest class of maritime professionals to complete the IAMPE Accredited Marine Port Executive Program. Participants completed 16 addition hours of continuing education and will be part of the class of 2017. The continuing education program includes comprehensive seminar education offered by industry professionals and approved by the Board of the IAMPE. The awards were made in Anchorage, Alaska. Receiving the professional designation of Accredited Marine Port Executive (AMPE) were Jim Jager, AMPE, Sharen Walsh,
From the desk of Capt. Jeff Monroe LATEST MPE CERTIFICATIONS AWARDED The IAMPE has awarded their latest certifications of Marine Port Executives. The 36 hour immersion program was held in Houston, Texas, in cooperation with the Greater Houston Port Bureau and hosted at the HDR Consulting office. New Port Executives include (L to R) Robert Morgan, CTL, MPE-Texas Southern University; Crystal Franz, MPE-Transpak; Ashley Judith, PE-MPE-AECOM; Jenessa Ables, MPE-Port of Valdez; Capt. Jeff Monroe, MM, AMPE-IAMPE-Seminar Leader; Nicholas Alexander, MPE-USD Group; Jacob Albright, MPE-USD Group; Dave Weston-HDR Host; Not Pictured-Christine Schlenker, MPE-Greater Houston Port Bureau. Congratulatio
From the desk of Capt. Jeff Monroe IAMPE DELIVERS SERMINAR TO BROWN-WATER EXEC'S The International Association of Maritime and Port Executives (IAMPE) is pleased to announce the success of the Commissioner’s and Board Members Seminar at the Inland Rivers, Ports, and Terminals’ 2017 Annual Conference. This seminar was a 4-hour program focused on the current trends of the brown-water and global transportation industries and the duties and responsibilities of port commissioners, board members, and their staff. The program included a forum-style segment where attendees could confidentially discuss issues related to the industry. The program was designed and presented by Capt. Jeffrey Monroe, MM,