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View PresentationGeneral Manager, Trade Development
Georgia Ports Authority
Prior to joining the Georgia Ports Authority in 2007, John spent over 20 years in the transportation industry, of which the last 18 were in numerous sales and line management roles at Maersk Line. His last position with Maersk was General Manager of the Pacific Eastbound Trade.
A New Jersey native, John earned a bachelor’s degree of Arts in English with a minor in Economics from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. Beginning his career for U.S. Lines in 1984 as an account executive, John worked his way up to District Sales Manager before joining Maersk Line in 1988.
As General Manager of Trade Development at the Georgia Ports Authority, John is responsible for Carrier and Cargo sales with U.S. and overseas offices. He leads a team of 11 dedicated sales representatives and managers.
John lives in Savannah Georgia with his lovely wife, Karen and four children. John enjoys running, golf, soccer and activities with his children.
