Alabama Port Authority names Chief Commercial Officer and organizational changes

John Driscoll, director and chief executive officer announced Beth Ann Frisher will join the Alabama State Port Authority senior management team as the new Chief Commercial Officer effective February 18, 2021.  “Beth stood out amongst a very impressive list of qualified individuals seeking to lead this critical position at the Authority,” said Driscoll. Frisher earned her Bachelor of Arts from Duke University and Master of Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Frisher brings to the Port Authority extensive commercial maritime experience at the senior level in both the public and private sectors.  Prior to joining the Port Authority, Frisher served as the head of business development and international marketing at the Port of Oakland, USA. Her experience also includes over 15 years with AP Moller-Maersk in both Europe and North American directing sales and marketing, business process and pricing initiatives. Frisher will be responsible for all commercial activities involving sales, marketing and real estate development.

In another move, Driscoll named Judith Adams Vice President of Internal/External Affairs for the Port Authority.  In this new role,  Adams will lead the Port Authority’s government relations, initiatives at the local, state and federal levels.  Ms. Adams will also lead port-wide Administration for buildings services, service contracts, and internal policy development.  Adams will continue to manage the Port Authority’s community and public affairs, internal and external communications, public policy, events, and serve as the port’s economic development liaison. 

John Driscoll also realigned internal operations.  Bill Inge will continue to serve as Vice President of General Cargo and Intermodal leading the general cargo and intermodal operations, but Driscoll has added Theodore Terminals and operating lease terminals management to Inge’s portfolio of responsibilities. 

“These changes provide both business and administration management continuity for both our customers and employees, and better align with the Port Authority’s business objectives and strategies for growth,” said Driscoll.