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Executive Administration

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J. Christopher Lytle

Executive Director
J. Christopher Lytle
(562) 283-7095
lytle@polb.com

J. Christopher Lytle joined the Port in 2006 and was appointed to his current post as Executive Director in 2011. Mr. Lytle previously served as the Port's Deputy Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer and prior to joining the Port was Vice President of CMA CGM, responsible for all West Coast Operations.

Executive Assistant-Executive Director
Stacey Rebaza
(562) 283-7097
rebaza@polb.com


Deputy Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer
Vacant

Executive Assistant-Deputy Executive Director
Nancy Mitchell
(562) 283-7091
mitchell@polb.com


Managing Director, Engineering
Douglas A. Thiessen
(562) 283-7065
thiessen@polb.com

Douglas A. Thiessen has been Managing Director of Engineering since February 2007. He oversees the Port’s design, construction management and program management divisions, heading all Port engineering and construction projects and overseeing an annual project budget of more than $200 million.

Executive Secretary–Engineering
Yelois Nicholson
(562) 283-7065
yelois.nicholson@polb.com


Managing Director, Environmental Affairs & Planning
Dr. Robert Kanter
(562) 283-7050
kanter@polb.com

Dr. Robert G. Kanter is the Managing Director of Environmental Affairs and Planning for the Port of Long Beach with more than 30 years of experience. Dr. Kanter guides the Port’s environmental, transportation, and master land use planning divisions. He coordinates short- and long-range land use planning with an eye toward forecasted commodity trends in international trade and commerce.

Executive Secretary-Environmental Affairs & Planning
Jennifer Wren
(562) 283-7056
jennifer.wren@polb.com


Managing Director, Finance & Administration
Steven Rubin
(562) 283-7705
rubin@polb.com

Steven B. Rubin is the Managing Director of Finance and Administration, one of the Port’s top four management positions. He oversees more than 130 employees and a budget of more than $20 million in the Port’s Administration, Finance, Information Management and Maintenance Divisions.

Executive Secretary-Finance & Administration
Jennifer Wren
(562) 283-7056
jennifer.wren@polb.com


Sean StrawbridgeManaging Director, Trade Development and Port Operations
Sean Strawbridge
(562) 283-7060
sean.strawbridge@polb.com

Sean Strawbridge is the Managing Director of Trade Development and Port Operations, appointed in 2011. He oversees the Port's Trade Development and Port Operations Bureau, which includes the Communications, Trade Development , Security and Maintenance Divisions, and has nearly 25 years of experience in the maritime, investment banking and transportation industries.

Executive Secretary–Trade Development and Port Operations
Yelois Nicholson
(562) 283-7065
yelois.nicholson@polb.com


Executive Officer to the Board of Harbor Commissioners
Dr. Noel Hacegaba
(562) 283-7071
hacegaba@polb.com

Dr. Noel Hacegaba is Executive Officer to the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners. He was named to the post by the Commission in June 2010. He coordinates all administrative and communications functions for the Board, makes recommendations on public policy issues, serves as a liaison with elected officials and other public agencies and coordinates trade missions and conferences.

Executive Assistant-Board of Harbor Commissioners
Shana Ortiz
(562) 283-7070
sortiz@polb.com

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