STAFF

John Driscoll

Director and Chief Executive Officer 

John Driscoll is the Alabama Port Authority’s director and chief executive officer. Stepping into the role in June 2020, he has more than 25 years of global maritime industry experience. 

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Rick Clark

Deputy Director & Chief Operating Officer

Chris Ransom

Chief Financial Officer

Patrick Seals

Chief Information Officer

Danny Barnett 

Vice President of Human Resources

Eric Holbik

Vice President of Commercial Development

Bill Inge

Vice President of General Cargo and Central Services

Melissa Jordan

Vice President of Finance

Maggie Oliver

Vice President of Communications and Federal Affairs

Doug Otto 

Vice President of Engineering

Catherine Reaves

Vice President of Policy and State Affairs
Board of Directors

Zeke Smith

Member, At-Large
Chairman of the Board

Alvin Hope 

Vice Chairman of the Board
Southern Region


Carl Jamison 

Second Vice Chairman of the Board
Central Region


Tony Cochran 

Member, Northern Region

Dr. Patricia Sims  

Member, Northern Region

Gary Smith

Member, Central Region

Robert Hope

Member, Southern Region

Brandon Bishop

Member, At-Large

Mayor Sandy Stimpson

Ex-Officio, Mayor of Mobile