Mystic Seaport Awarded NEH Grant
The Frank C. Munson Institute of American Maritime Studies at Mystic Seaport has been awarded a “We the People” grant of $166,094 from the National Endowment of the Humanities (NEH). The grant will support “The American Maritime People,” a six-week college and university teacher institute for 25 participants on American maritime history from the colonial era to the present. As the third NEH Institute offered at Munson, the 2010 course will build on the latest research in studies of the sea, providing teachers with the opportunity to enhance course offerings by studying the influence of maritime activities on U.S. history and culture.
ACL Announces Appointments and Promotions
American Commercial Lines Inc. has appointed Sam George to the position of vice president of environmental compliance, James L. Adams to the position of Vice President of Governmental Policy and Mario A. Muñoz to the position of Vice President, Regulatory Compliance. George brings several years of chemical and environmental compliance knowledge to the company. His most recent position was vice president of Madison Chemical Co., where he managed all environmental and regulatory compliance programs as well as environmental consulting services. He is a graduate of Hanover College and a graduate of the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law. Adams brings a background in transportation and public policy to the company.
ACL Appoints Koshewa to VP
American Commercial Lines Inc. appointed Tamra L. Koshewa as its vice president of finance and corporate controller. Koshewa brings her financial and accounting knowledge in the area of process improvement, financial planning and analysis and operating financial management skills to the company. Her most recent position was manage of finance – integration and quality for General Electric’s consumer and industrial division in Louisville, Kentucky. Koshewa holds an MBA from Vanderbilt University and a bachelor of arts degree in accounting from Bellarmine University. Koshewa replaces Paul Brotzge, who has accepted a new assignment as director of corporate strategy.
Muñoz to Head Fleet Operations at ACBL
Mario Muñoz has been promoted to Director of Fleet Operations for American Commercial Barge Line LLC. His responsibilities include management of fleet operations, fleet vessel contractors and land leases. Muñoz is a graduate of the University of South Alabama and is currently pursuing and MBA from Bellarmine University in Lousiville, KY.
