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Marine Log Workers
Vincent DiCosimo
The Better Houston Port Bureau’s board of administrators reviews that Vincent DiCosimo, vp of presidency affairs at Targa Assets, will assume the place of the chairman of the board on January 1, 2024, after serving as first vice chairman for the final three years.
“Vincent has been part of the Port Bureau’s board for a few years and has been lively in his position as vice chair,” stated outgoing chairman Bernt Netland. “He’s an skilled and revered chief within the port area. Vincent’s intensive data and rapport with others all through the maritime business notably qualify him to guide the board as chairman.”
Entering into the primary vice chairman’s place can 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, business banking at Amegy Financial institution; and Andrew Black, president & CEO of Moran Transport Companies.
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 promoting 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 completely satisfied to serve the port group via chairing the Port Bureau’s board. As a group, we now have many essential targets in place to advance maritime progress within the Houston area and anticipate forwarding these objectives. I recognize the arrogance 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 Better Houston Partnership, North Dakota Petroleum Council, New Mexico Oil and Gasoline Affiliation and the Petroleum Alliance.
The Better Houston Port Bureau is a non-profit maritime commerce affiliation with over 240 member corporations working collectively to advance the port area.
