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.

Kristina Bowden specializes in occupational safety and health for maritime and stevedore operators. She was previously the Assistant Director of Health, Safety and Environment at Ports America, the largest terminal operator and stevedore in the U.S. and served two terms as Chairperson of the Joint Accident Prevention Committee for Southern California. Kristina is a graduate of 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, in addition to numerous certifications and certificates.

Martin Cremer has been at Pier 400 since it first opened for business in 2002, and has worked in various positions including Operations Manager for Vessel, Yard, and Rail operations; Facility Security Officer; and alternate Terminal Safety Manager. He has also managed the terminal’s planning and coordination group in the Management Resource Center as well as the terminal’s automation systems in the Exception Resolution Center. Prior to APMT, Martin served in the U.S. Army as an officer in Field Artillery as a member of the 1st Armored Division and 75th Field Artillery Brigade. Martin holds a Bachelor’s in International Relations from the University of Southern California. 

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 started his maritime experience at the California Maritime Academy, where he earned his Bachelors of Science in Marine Transportation. After working for the Alaska Marine Highway on board their passenger/RoRo vessels, he joined the Master, Mates, and Pilots union. After gaining experience with container vessels, he took classes at the Nautical Institute for Dynamic Positing in Houston. He was hired as a 3rd Mate and Dynamic Position Operator for J. Ray McDermott, where he worked in the Gulf of Mexico’s oil industry. He quickly advanced to 2nd Mate and acquired his full DPO endorsement, before returning to the West Coast for his current position at NYK Line.

Jeff Gould has nearly 25 years of experience in finance and operational roles in the transportation industry. His areas of expertise include finance, strategic planning, labor relations, safety, and supply chain management. Prior to starting at SC Analytics, he was Vice President of Southern California for Palazzolo and Associates. He previously worked as Vice President of Finance and Accounting for Yusen Terminals; as well assenior manager of Operations/Logistics Finance for Mattel, Inc. He also served in senior management roles at APL in both finance and operations. Jeff's unique background includes extensive experience in both finance and operations for ocean carriers, marine terminals, and an importer.

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 and is responsible for the general oversight and implementation of the operational plan; as well as the strategic development and execution of Yard & Gate departmental Key Performance Indictors. He has consistently maintained a successful track record for managing a safe and productive workplace. Gene received a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from California Maritime Academy, and the Marine Terminal Operations Professional (MTOP) professional designation from CSULB.

Captain Laura Kovary holds an Unlimited Tonnage Master’s License, and has sailed onboard tankers, freighters, container, and passenger ships. She is a Principal at Environmental Maritime Services, consulting for the oil and maritime industries on training, port security, environmental issues, and auditing services. She was a member and past President of the Board of Governors of the LA/LB Propeller Club; has held several positions on the LA/LB Harbor Safety Committee; and led the revision of the Los Angeles/Long Beach Port Dispersal Plan, in addition to actives on many other committees. She is holds a BS from California Maritime Academy and a MS in Maritime Management from Maine Maritime Academy.

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 in overseeing security operations at the Port of Long Beach and the Central California Maritime Coordination Center housed at the state-of-the-art Security Command and Control Center. The Coordination Center is a collaboration of local, state, and federal maritime law enforcement agencies established to coordinate the response to criminal maritime activity, including human and narcotics trafficking. Bridgett holds both master’s and bachelor’s degrees from the University of Akron, Ohio, and numerous post-graduate certifications including one in Criminal Intelligence.

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.

Dave Wear has years of successful in-depth management of diverse commerce transportation and operational experience within the Container Transportation Operation industry. In his role at ONE, he works with operations, trade management, import/export, intermodal, equipment, and customer care departments. Dave previously worked as a general manager at Ports American and as a regional manager at Mi-Jack Products/In-Terminal Services. Dave is a graduate of CSU, Fullerton and has obtained secondary education and teaching experience at CSULB.