HIMC 2023 Speakers

Discover an impressive lineup of leading voices and top thought leaders from the maritime industry. Our distinguished roster of expert speakers are eager to share their insights and expertise on key issues and trends, providing valuable information to help you navigate the complex landscape of the maritime industry.

Get inspired, informed, and empowered by our diverse range of experienced speakers who represent some of the best minds and brightest talent in the field. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with the industry’s top influencers and learn from their invaluable knowledge and experience.

Nathan Adams

Nathan Adams

VP of Trade and Head of Sales

Hyundai America Shipping Agency, Inc.
Rene Alvarenga

Rene Alvarenga

Sr. Director of Product Managment

Kaleris
Rajith Aykkara

Rajith Aykkara

Vice President of Bahri Line

The Bahri Group
Thomas Bagge

Thomas Bagge

CEO and Statutory Director

Digital Container Shipping Association
Carl Bentzel

Carl Bentzel

Commissioner

Federal Maritime Commission
Cris Borzani

Cris Borzani

International Logistics and Customs Compliance Manager

Igloo Coolers
Lori Brownell

Lori Brownell

Director, Channel Infrastructure

Port Houston
Dea Chincuanco

Dea Chincuanco

President, Americas

dship Carriers (Americas), Inc.
Richard Chriss

Richard Chriss

President

American Metals Supply Chain Institute
Allen Clifford

Allen Clifford

Executive Vice President of Sales

MSC
Greg Cook

Greg Cook

Vice President

Transporter IntermodaLogistics
Eloy Cortez

Eloy Cortez

Representative, South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District

ILA
Jeff Davis

Jeff Davis

Chief Port Operations Officer

Port Houston
Anthony Fullbrook

Anthony Fullbrook

President, North Region

OEC Group
Dr. Cassia Galvao

Dr. Cassia Galvao

Assistant Professor

Texas A&M University at Galveston
Gene Gander

Gene Gander

General Manager Global Sales

CargoWise
George Goldman

George Goldman

Executive Chairman

Greenabl Shippers Association
Roger Guenther

Roger Guenther

Executive Director

Port Houston
Lisa Haley

Lisa Haley

Vice President, Supply Chain

NET Power
Amy Hark

Amy Hark

Director, Americas & Global Logistics Purchasing

Huntsman Corporation
John Hark

John Hark

Regional Director, North America

Bertling Logistics Inc.
Sherry Harriman

Sherry Harriman

Senior Vice President, Logistics and Supply Chain

Academy Sports & Outdoors
Alberto Hernandez

Alberto Hernandez

Director of Vessel Traffic Service

USCG Sector Houston-Galveston
Tom Hughes

Tom Hughes

Executive Vice President for Imports

Mediterranean Shipping Company, Inc. USA
Patrick Jankowski

Patrick Jankowski

Senior Vice President of Research and Chief Economist

Greater Houston Partnership
Cynthia Jilg

Cynthia Jilg

Americas Logistics Manager

ExxonMobil
Stacey Kobayashi

Stacey Kobayashi

Global Logistics Professional

Independent Consultant
Ritesh Kothari

Ritesh Kothari

COO Polymers

Tricon Energy
Scott Krantzcke

Scott Krantzcke

Managing Director, Atlantic

G2Ocean
Carson Landsgard

Carson Landsgard

Chief Supply Chain Officer

H-E-B
Rina Lawrence

Rina Lawrence

Manager, Economic Development

Port Houston
Shaun Leone

Shaun Leone

CEO

Sunburst Truck Lines
Sean McShane

Sean McShane

President

C&K Trucking
Davey Miller

Davey Miller

Senior Director of Operations

Container Maintenance Corporation-ITI Intermodal
Dr. Ricaurte Vásquez Morales

Dr. Ricaurte Vásquez Morales

Administrator

Panama Canal Authority
Dave Morgan

Dave Morgan

President and CEO

Cooper/Ports America
John Moseley

John Moseley

Chief Commercial Officer

Port Houston
Ken O’Brien

Ken O'Brien

President and CEO

Gemini Shippers Association
Narin Phol

Narin Phol

Executive Vice President - President Maersk North America

A.P. Moeller Maersk
J.J. Plunket

J.J. Plunket

Chief Operating Officer/Port Agent

Houston Pilots Association
Stuart Sandlin

Stuart Sandlin

President, North America

Hapag-Lloyd AG
Darren Shelton

Darren Shelton

Chairman

Lone Star Harbor Safety Committee
Peter Svensson

Peter Svensson

Senior Vice President

Clipper Americas, Inc.
Jake Swanson

Jake Swanson

Regional Vice President, Head of Americas Region, Industrial Projects

DHL Industrial Projects
Kevin Sykes

Kevin Sykes

Safety Director

Seafarer's International Union
Michael Symonanis

Michael Symonanis

Director, Strategic Network

Louis Dreyfus Company LLC
Stacy Wedgeworth

Stacy Wedgeworth

Senior Manager, Gulf Import Market

Walmart
Chris Yarborough

Chris Yarborough

Global Business Solutions Leader

Celanese Specialty Chemicals Corporation