Port of Oakland
Board Appoints New Director of Maritime
The
Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners has appointed Wilson
Lacy as its new Director of Maritime, effective August 14, 2004. He
is filling the position left vacant when Jerry Bridges was appointed
as the new Port Executive Director in June. The Commission announced
the appointment of Mr. Lacy at its regular meeting Tuesday, August
3, 2004. Mr. Lacy is currently the Maritime Business Development and
Marketing Manager at the Port.
“Wilson Lacy has extensive experience in the
maritime industry which will be of great benefit to the Port of
Oakland in his new role as Director of Maritime,” said Port Board
President Patricia A. Scates. She added, “We believe that his
knowledge and experience in the industry will help maintain the Port
of Oakland’s position as the nation’s fourth largest container port
in the country and its significance as an international gateway.”
As the Director of Maritime, Mr. Lacy will be
responsible for the operations, management, and marketing of the
Maritime Division for the Port, which includes planning and
development of maritime terminal facilities.
Mr. Lacy was appointed the Business Development
and Marketing Manager at the Port earlier this year. Prior to this
appointment, he was Business Advisor to Embarcadero System
Corporation in Alameda where he performed market studies on system
services and recommended initiatives leading to substantial cost
savings.
As Senior Vice President of Operations and Chief
Officer of Pasha Maritime Services in Corte Madera, he led the third
largest independent stevedoring company on the West Coast. On the
East Coast, Mr. Lacy was Vice President and General Manager of H&M
International Transportation in Jersey City, New Jersey, and Eastern
Region Operations Manager of American President Lines in Kearny, New
Jersey. In addition, he was South Island Manager for Kotmatsu, Ltd.
in New Zealand.
“I am delighted that Wilson will be assuming the
position as Director of Maritime,” said Jerry Bridges, Port
Executive Director. “His maritime background is going to be a
genuine asset for Oakland. He knows the business and will help with
our plan to capture a greater market share of the growing
international trade,” he added.
Mr. Lacy received his Bachelor of Arts from
Southwest University in Missouri. He is a member of the Master
Stevedore Association, the California Steamship Association, and the
Defense Transportation Association.