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Port Nola Appoints Ronald Wendel, Jr. As Acting President and CEO Following the Departure of Brandy D. Christian

PRIVATEMay 14, 2024•about 2 years ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA)

Ronald Wendel, Jr.
New OrleansTransportation

Description

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) announced that its President and CEO Brandy D. Christian will step down mid-June 2024 to pursue an opportunity in the private sector. Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Ronald Wendel, Jr., will assume acting leadership of Port NOLA and NOPB following Christian’s departure.

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Company

Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA)

Location

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

About

Port NOLA’s unique geographical location, inland connections and diverse capabilities set us apart. We are a deep-draft port located on the Mississippi River via the Gulf of Mexico with access to 30-plus major hubs such as Memphis, Chicago and Canada via 14,500 miles of waterways, 6 Class I railroads and interstate highways. And our network of ocean carriers and barge and truck lines is always growing. The Port NOLA Gateway offers integrated and seamless logistics solutions between river, rail and road.

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