AAPA Anywhere: Port Directors Seminar

In lieu of an in-person event, AAPA’s 2020 Port Directors Seminar is shifting to a virtual environment and will be held on June 16 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. EDT. This program is specifically designed for port CEOs and director-level senior staff at member ports. The format offers an exceptional opportunity for discussion of major issues affecting CEOs and their organizations, including industry trends, management challenges, and governmental/regulatory issues. 
 
Seminar Schedule for Tuesday, June 16
 
1:00 p.m. – Welcome and Introduction
    • Christopher Connor, President & CEO, AAPA

1:15 p.m. – Economic Outlook
    • William R. Emmons, Economist and Assistant Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis 

2:00 p.m. – Retail Outlook/Supply Chain Disruption
    •  Chris J. Baldwin, President & CEO, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Westborough, MA

2:45 p.m. – GLDD: Supporting AAPA and the Port Industry 
    •  Lasse Petterson, President & CEO, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC
    •  William H. Hanson, Senior Vice President, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC

3:30 p.m. – Open Discussions
4:15 p.m. – Seminar Adjourns