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Jacksonville Port Authority welcomed former Horizon Lines executive Brian W. Taylor as its new CEO. In Washington State, the Port of Tacoma hired Dustin Stoker as its director of operations.

Jacksonville: Brian Taylor, New JAXPORT CEO

Brian W. Taylor officially joined the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) as chief executive officer on July 29.

The longtime Horizon Lines executive is described by the port as "an accomplished sales and operations manager with a track record of building high-performance teams and leading complex organizations." He held high-profile positions of increasing responsibility throughout Horizon's business units during his tenure with the company. Most recently, he was senior vice president of sales and operations for New Breed Logistics in High Point, N.C. He holds an MBA in economics and financial management from Concordia University in Montreal.

The JAXPORT Board of Directors conducted a national executive search to fill the position after Paul Anderson left Jacksonville to become the chief executive officer of the Tampa Port Authority.

Brian W. Taylor
Photo/JAXPORT

Tacoma Hires Dustin Stoker to Head Operations Department

Dustin Stoker joined the Port of Tacoma on July 29 as director of operations, bringing more than 14 years of experience in both domestic and international terminal management. 

Most recently, he was with Terminal Systems, Inc., as director of Deltaport Operations at Port Metro Vancouver (BC). Previous experience includes management positions in operations at Abu Dhabi Terminals, Port of Salalah/APM Terminals and APM Terminals in the Netherlands. 

In his new position, Mr. Stoker is responsible for overall port operations, including waterway management, road and rail functions, and breakbulk and terminal operations. 

Dustin Stoker
Photo/Port of Tacoma
 

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