The Larger Houston Port Bureau Board of Administrators introduced Vincent DiCosimo, vp of presidency affairs at Targa Assets, will assume the place of the chairman of the board on January 1, 2024. DiCosimo has served as first vice chairman on the Port Bureau’s board for the final three years.
Bernt Netland, the outgoing chairman of the Port Bureau Board stated, “Vincent has been part of the Port Bureau’s board for a few years and has been lively in his position as vice chair. He’s an skilled and revered chief within the port area. Vincent’s in depth data and rapport with others all through the maritime business significantly qualify him to guide the board as chairman.”
Getting into the primary vice chairman’s place might be Kirk Jackson, president of Suderman & Younger Towing Co. and John Schlosser, president of Kinder Morgan Terminals will transfer to the second vice chairman’s position. John Sullivan, CEO/managing principal of Callan Marine will function Secretary-Treasurer. New 2023 board members embrace Tim Berry, marine superintendent, ExxonMobil Baytown; Capt. Mark Saunders, presiding officer, Galveston-Texas Metropolis Pilots; Maria Ciliberti, president, Vopak Americas; Ariana Almaguer, SVP, industrial banking at Amegy Financial institution; and Andrew Black, president & CEO of Moran Delivery Businesses.
“We thank Bernt for the excellent service he has given to the board as chairman during the last three years, whereas welcoming Vincent as he steps into the chairman’s place,” stated CAPT Eric Carrero, president of the Port Bureau. “We additionally welcome our new board members and the distinctive experience they create to our group. Our board members work diligently to maintain the Port Bureau centered on our mission to carry business collectively to perform targets to profit all. I look ahead to working with every of them and an enormous thanks upfront for his or her time and dedication to the port area.”
DiCosimo has served as an officer of Targa Assets because the acquisition of his firm, Coast Vitality Group LLC, in December of 2010. Previous to his present position, DiCosimo was senior vp of Targa Petroleum Logistics at Targa Assets. He beforehand served as founder and CEO of Coast Vitality LLC, co-founder and CEO of PipeStem Vitality Group, vp of selling for Enterprise Merchandise Companions, founder and CEO of RedMeteor LLC and founder, CEO and EVP of Cornerstone Propane and Coast Vitality Group, LP.
“I’m very pleased to serve the port neighborhood via chairing the Port Bureau’s board. As a neighborhood, we now have many essential goals in place to advance maritime progress within the Houston area and anticipate forwarding these targets. I respect the boldness of my fellow board members and their assist as we work collectively,” DiCosimo stated.
DiCosimo additionally serves as a director of Worldwide Liquids Terminal Affiliation, American Oil Pipeline Affiliation Pipeline Management Committee, a director of the Louisiana Oil and Gasoline Affiliation, Texas Oil and Gasoline board and Targa’s state and federal PACs. He represents Targa on the Larger Houston Partnership, North Dakota Petroleum Council, New Mexico Oil and Gasoline Affiliation and the Petroleum Alliance.
