Executive Director Port Authority

TJA Staffing Services, Inc., a 100% retained search firm, is proud to announce the following search for:

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PORT AUTHORITY

THE POSITION:

TJA Executive Staffing is conducting a nation-wide search for an Executive Director for a major Port Authority. The Executive Director is considered the Chief Executive Officer of the Authority and reports directly to the Board of Directors.

This position will manage and oversee all functions of the Authority, including finance, marketing, business development, operations, personnel, engineering, construction, asset acquisition, asset maintenance, security, contract negotiation and management, and public relations. He or she will assist the Board of Directors with establishing and implementing short and long-term authority goals and objectives.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The Authority is seeking a strong, broadly intelligent, focused, and hard-working individual to manage and direct all activities of the Port Authority. The candidate will be experienced in international logistics and will have worked with private and public entities to promote increased use of logistics infrastructure to move Michigan products to domestic and international markets.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy, International Affairs, Business Administration, or related field.

· Port Authority experience strongly preferred but not required.

· Experience in government financing, including grants and bonds.

· Experience in government affairs preferred, but not required

· Five to seven years of professional experience (10 years preferred) in upper management,

transportation, program administration, planning, and policy development.

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES SHOULD SUBMIT CREDENTIALS TO BOTH:

Tanya Bowman, Executive Recruiter & Talent Acquisition

E: [email protected]

Thomas J. Adams, President & CEO

E: [email protected]

TJA STAFFING SERVICES, INC.

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