478 /Department of Transportation

MARYLAND PORT COMMISSION

Chairperson: O. James Lighthizer, Secretary of
Transportation
(410) 859-7397

The Maryland Port Commission was formed in
1988 (Chapter 541, Acts of 1988). The Commission
oversees the Maryland Port Administration. By devis-
ing flexible procedures, particularly for personnel and
procurement, the Commission works to give the Port
of Baltimore the competitive edge in maritime trade.
The Commission is composed of seven members.
Six are appointed to three-year terms by the Governor
with Senate advice and consent. The Secretary of
Transportation serves as chairperson (Code Transpor-
tation Article, secs. 6-201 through 6-204).

MARYLAND PORT
ADMINISTRATION

Adrian G. Teel, Executive Director
Michael P. Angelos, Deputy Executive Director

World Trade Center
401 East Pratt St.
Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 385-4400

The Maryland Port Administration originated in
1956 as the Maryland Port Authority (Chapter 2, Acts
of Special Session of 1956). The Authority became the
Maryland Port Administration in 1970 (Chapter 526,
Acts of 1970). The Administration was made part of
the Department of Transportation in 1971.
The Administration works to promote and in-
crease waterborne commerce in Maryland and par-
ticularly at the Port of Baltimore. It improves
facilities and strengthens the workings of the private
operator. If private facilities are inadequate, the
Authority may construct and, if necessary, operate
supplementary public facilities (Code Transporta-
tion Article, secs. 6-101 through 6-502). In 1979,
operation of the port of Cambridge was placed
under the control of the Administration (Chapter
280, Acts of 1979).
The Administration operates field offices in New
York, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, and Chicago, and is
represented in London, Brussels, Haifa, Tokyo, and
Hong Kong. The Administration also owns and
operates the World Trade Center—Baltimore.

MARKETING
Morgan C. Bailey, Sr., Director
(410) 385-4455

Through a network of regional and international
offices, the Marketing Department promotes the
movement of waterborne commerce through
Maryland's marine terminals, thereby creating reve-
nues and employment and improving the State's
economy.

OPERATIONAL SERVICES
James J. White, Director
(410) 385-4415

The Operations Department was reorganized in
1993 as Operational Services. This office works to
provide safe and efficient marine terminals for han-
dling waterborne commerce at Seagirt, Dundalk,
North and South Locust Point, the Intermodal
Container Transfer Facility, Clinton Street terminal,
Fairfield Automobile terminal, and Cambridge ma-
rine terminal on the Eastern Shore.

MARYLAND INTERNATIONAL TERMINALS
Michael P. Angelos, President
(410) 385-4402

Maryland International Terminals, a nonprofit
subsidiary of the Maryland Port Administration,
was created in 1990 to give the Administration a
direct role in labor negotiations and in operating
public port facilities.

ADMINISTRATION
Stephen M. Feller, Director
(410) 385-4421

In 1993, the Administration and Business Man-
agement Department was renamed Administration.
This office is responsible for the Port Administra-
tion's personnel system, training and education, fair
employment practices, and office support services.
It also oversees governmental affairs, Port Commis-
sion staffing, and certain business law practices.

FINANCIAL SERVICES
G. Gregory Russell, Director
(410) 385-4410

The Finance Department in 1993 was reorgan-
ized as Financial Services. This office directs finan-
cial affairs and management information systems of
the Port Administration, including accounting,
budget, procurement, and real estate leasing.

MARYLAND PORT ADMINISTRATION
POLICE FORCE
Harold A. Gonzales, Acting Commander
(410) 633-1071

The Maryland Port Administration Police Force
was authorized in 1976 (Chapter 468, Acts of
1976). MPA police officers have all powers granted
to Maryland peace officers and police officers. They
protect life, limb, and property on properties
owned, leased, operated by, or under the control of
the Maryland Port Administration.