Rand Logistics, Inc. announced that Laurence Levy has been appointed as Executive Chairman, with responsibilities that include overseeing corporate strategy including growth and acquisition initiatives, corporate culture, and organization building. Mr. Levy formerly served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Rand. Rand's Chief Executive Officer position will remain unfilled. "Today's announcement reflects the collective view of our independent directors and management team as to the most efficient operating structure for Rand as well as the maturation of our Corporate Governance," commented Laurence Levy. "Under our new structure…