MARYLAND PORT COMMISSION

Chairperson: 0. James Lighchizer, Secretary of
Transportation

Appointed by Governor frith Senate advice & consent:
]. Owen Cole, 1991; Jerome W. Geckle, 1991;
Thomas T. Koch, 1992; Milton H. Miller, Sr.,
1992; John M. Waltersdorf, 1993; Fred L.
Wineland, 1993.

859-7397

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

MARYLAND PORT ADMINISTRATION

Brendan W. O'Malley, Executive Director
Vacancy, Deputy Executive Director

World Trade Center
401 E. Pratt St.
Baltimore, MD 21202 333-4500

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 ofTransportation
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, sees. 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, Chicago, Brussels, and London,
and is represented in Tokyo and Hong Kong. The
Administration also owns and operates the World
Trade Center in Baltimore.

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DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Isaac Shafran, Director
333-4394

The Development Department is responsible
for planning, engineering, construction and dredg-
ing programs for the ports of Maryland.

MARKETING DEPARTMENT
Bruce E. Cashon, Director
333-3160

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

OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
Morgan C. Bailey, Director
333-4496

The Operations Department works to provide
safe and efficient marine terminals for handling
wacerborne commerce at Seagirt, Dundalk, North
and South Locust Point, the Intermodal Container
Transfer Facility, Clinton Street terminal, Fairfield
Automobile terminal, and Cambridge marine ter-
minal on the Eastern Shore.

MARYLAND INTERNATIONAL TERMINALS
Michael Angelos, President
631-1202

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 & BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
Tracy V. Drake, Director
333-4998

The Administration and Business Management
Department is responsible for the Port
Administration's personnel system, training and
education, fair employment practices, and office
support services. It also oversees governmental af-
fairs, Port Commission staffing, and certain busi-
ness law practices.

FINANCE DEPARTMENT
G. Gregory Russell, Director
333-4447

The Finance Department directs financial affairs
and management information systems of the Port
Administration, including accounting, budget,
procurement, and real estate leasing.