Richard J. Hendrick was unanimously elected vice chair of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) board of directors.
Hendrick, ceo at port of Albany-Rensselaer, will serve a two-year term in his new role for AAPA. Previously, he was AAPA’s representative of the North Atlantic region and president of the North American Port Association.
“It’s no surprise that Rich’s port executive colleagues elevated him to the vice chair position on AAPA’s board” said Cary S. Davis, AAPA president and ceo. “Rich is a skilled leader and a tireless advocate for our nation’s maritime gateways and his home port of Albany. That is exactly why I’m glad to continue working closely with him on the issues that matter most to our industry.”
Hendrick has been with the port of Albany-Rensselaer since 2004. During this time, the Port has experienced historic increases in ships, tonnage and longshore labour hours worked – as well as investments in infrastructure and port district growth.
