Port People: Stockton

Port of Stockton Appoints New Marketing Manager

Pete Grossgart was recently named marketing manager at the Port of Stockton. In this position, Mr. Grossgart reports to Steve Escobar, deputy port director, real estate and port development. His duties include planning, developing and implementing the port’s maritime trade and real estate business development efforts. He will be involved in the strategic planning process, customer service, relationship management and marketing the port’s services.

Mr. Grossgart comes to Stockton with more than 18 years of maritime industry experience, including the positions of country/line manager at Swire Shipping, vice president – sales at Ports America, and general manager-sales at Marine Terminals Corporation.

His degrees include a BS in managerial economics from the University of California/Davis and an MBA in finance from Golden Gate University.

Pete Grossgart