Wray Bartling has sixteen years with Pasha Stevedoring & Terminals.  He worked in the pharmaceuticals industry for ten years with Johnson & Johnson and Roche Labs. He has a Bachelor of Science from San Diego State University and a Masters in Business Administration from Pepperdine's Graziadio School of Business.

John Beghin began his waterfront career in 1999 working for a steamship agency. As an Operations Superintendent for a terminal stevedoring firm, he gained experience in terminal gate, container yard, rail, and marine operations. He became General Manager of Marine Operations at LBCT from 2007 to 2012. He also participated in the design and development of the Pier E terminal, then took the position of General Manager of Labor Relations. He has been a member of the PMA / ILWU Joint Port Labor Relations Committee as well as as the PMA Southern California Area Sub-Steering Committee.

At the consulting firm West Coast Resource Services, Kristina specializes in occupational safety and health of terminal and stevedore operators. She holds multiple safety certifications and is qualified for various specialized training methods. Previously, Kristina was the Assistant Director of Health, Safety, and Environment at Ports America, the largest terminal operator and stevedore in the United States. She has made several significant contributions to the stevedoring industry regarding safety improvements, and is best known for her work on the Southern California Joint Accident Lashing Subcommittee. She is also the author of “Casey the Container," a children's book about cargo handling. Kristina graduated from the California Maritime Academy and served as Corps Commander in 2003. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation, an Academic Minor in Maritime Law, and a USCG Unlimited Third Mate License.

Charlie Doucette began his career with LBCT, where he became M&R department manager before transitioning into the operations side of the organization. From 2007-2012, he became General Manager of the terminal, gate and rail operations departments. He was then chosen to head up operations development at the new Middle Harbor Redevelopment Project (MHRP) as the General Manager of the operations process. He has since been promoted to Director of Operations at LBCT and now oversees the operations at both LBCT sites, Pier F and Pier E.

Jack Duesler first earned professional experience on the Alaska Marine Highway, the state-run system of passenger and "roll-on/roll-off" (Ro/Ro) cargo vessels that connect many towns in Alaska. Upon returning to Long Beach, he worked out of the local MMP union hall on container vessels. He then pursued a Dynamic Positioning Operator endorsement with a company called J Ray McDermott, which allowed him to advance his license as well as attain his DPO endorsement. Most recently, he settled in with NYK Line in the Ro/Ro division and continues to teaches the Ro/Ro related classes at CSULB. He graduated from California State University Maritime Academy.

Gene Harris has 20 years of experience managing and leading terminal operations in the Port of Los Angeles. In his current role, Gene manages a combined budget of over $100 million across operations, and is responsible for the general oversight and implementation of the operational plan; as well as the strategic development and execution of the Yard & Gate department. Gene received a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from California Maritime Academy, and his Marine Terminal Operations Professional Program designation from CSULB.

Brandon Lecou manages multiple activities at ANL, including U.S. Break Bulk pricing and feasibility; and is the Senior Manager of Ports and Project Cargo for ANL’s Oceania operations. He entered the logistics industry as a manager with McKesson Pharmaceutical distribution, where he gained experience in Pick/Pack operations, Automation, and ILWU labor management. Then, as an Assistant Operations manager at Pier 400, he ran APM terminal’s container yard and vessel departments before becoming their Break Bulk manager. He then secured a position with Hamburg Sud Shipping Lines as a Regional Operations Manager, where he managed multiple marine terminals on the West Coast. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and a Master of Science in Supply Chain Management from CSULB.

Bridgett Lewis has a dual role, overseeing security operations at the nation’s busiest seaport, the Port of Long Beach; and directing operations at the Central California Maritime Coordination Center (MCC) housed at the port’s Security Command and Control Center. Bridgett holds bachelor’s and dual master’s degrees from the University of Akron, Ohio, and a graduate certificate in Human Resources from California State University, Dominguez Hills. In addition, she completed the Safe Communities Institute Executive Fellowship Program for Command Staff at the Sol Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California. She is a City of Torrance Commissioner serving as Chair of the Civil Service Commission, serves as the elected Vice-Chair of the Employee Relations Committee, and is a certified mediator.

Ebon Loeb currently oversees the process excellence development and training strategy for the Pacific Gulf Division of Ports America, and helps guide the project management activities of 19 different terminals in California, Washington, Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi by using Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies. Ebony started with Ports America as a front-line superintendent in 2007, working with the Rail, Planning, Equipment, Customer Service and Yard Operations.

John S. Melendez has nearly 30 years of experience in stevedoring and terminal operations. He has worked as a stevedore superintendent, Terminal Manager, and Director of West Coast Cruise Operations for Metropolitan Stevedore Company and Metro Cruise Services. He was responsible for managing cruise vessel stevedore operations and cruise terminal operations in multiple West Coast ports. He also served as Facility Security Officer for the World Cruise Center at the Port of Los Angeles; and as Superintendent of Safety for Metropolitan Stevedore Company, where he wrote and implemented the Marine Terminal Safety Policy. John was awarded the U.S. Coast Guard Achievement Medal, and graduated from CSUDH with a Bachelor of Science in Business.

David Pollard facilitates and delivers improved process solutions to all operations and levels of management. His previous experience includes the Union Pacific Railroad’s Intermodal Container Transfer Facility in Long Beach; and A.P. Moller-Maersk Group as Rail Operations Manager as well as Vessel Operations Manager. He was the Pier 400 Training Manager from 2008 to 2010, when he was hand-picked to manage the Hyundai / CUT sublease integration to Pier 400. David received his undergraduate degree from CSU Fullerton in 2002, and is a 2008 graduate of Leadership Southern California. He currently serves on the Advisory Board for the MTOP program at CSULB.