Allen O Domaas News

Jesse Grooms, Jr., risk manager for Virginia International Terminals, Inc., in Norfolk, on March 20 received the American Association of Port Authorities’ (AAPA) Professional Port Manager (PPM) certification. AAPA’s 2007 board chairman, Capt. Allen O. Domaas, PPM, president and CEO of Canada’s Fraser River Port Authority in New Westminster, B.C., presented the coveted award to Mr. Grooms at the Association’s annual “Washington People” Luncheon, in Washington, D.C. AAPA made the award presentation immediately following a keynote address by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff, which attracted about 325 port and government officials from throughout the Western Hemisphere.

Port Leaders Convene in New Orleans The American Association of Port Authorities—the alliance of public ports in the Western Hemisphere—are holding its annual convention in New Orleans to highlight and discuss the most pressing issues in the ports and maritime industry. Discussing these issues will be AAPA’s President & CEO Kurt Nagle; AAPA’s 2005-2006 Board Chairman Bernard S. Groseclose, Jr.; AAPA’s 2006-2007 Board Chairman Capt. Allen O. Domaas; and AAPA’s 2004-2005 Board Chairman Gary P. LaGrange.