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Staff Questions: Whom to Call at Headquarters

  • For questions regarding sponsorships:
    Kevin Traver: (202) 253-9892

  • For questions regarding AAPA seminars, Annual Convention, Legislative Summit, speaking arrangements and hotel information:
    Chelsea Kertes: (216) 288-2121

  • For questions regarding membership information or dues assessment:
    Paula White (202) 792-4033 x708

  • For questions regarding member experience, renewals or exhibit booths:
    Liz Mancini (202) 604-5737

  • For media queries or questions about legislative and public relations priorities:
    Shawn Balcomb (202) 792-4033

  • For assistance updating member account info or registering for AAPA seminars and Annual Convention:
    Imani Poindexter (202) 792-4033 x716
  • For questions regarding AAPA communications and marketing:
    Jen Wilk (202) 792-4033 x714

  • For questions regarding Seaports Magazine, Advisory e-newsletter, Smart Guide, Membership Directory or Career Center:
    Pam Maher (703) 719-1946
  • For questions regarding AAPA membership in Latin America:
    Raquel Kibrit +55 (11) 4301-1018 / 98847-5722

  • For questions regarding trade policy and legislative advocacy:
    Cary Davis (202) 792-4033 x703
  • For questions regarding waterside infrastructure, Corps' navigation program, energy and water development appropriations, and legislative advocacy:
    Jen Armstrong (202) 792-4033 x701
  • For questions regarding port security and government relations:
    Derek Miller (202) 792-4033 x707

  • For questions regarding energy, environment, landside port infrastructure and government relations:
    Ian Gansler (202) 792-4033 x712

  • For questions regarding freight transportation and infrastructure policy:
    Matt Wiggins (202) 792-4033 x715
  • For questions regarding AAPA's Foundation for Seaports of Americas, Professional Development Programs, Industry Recognized Port Certificate (IRPC) or ACCELerate Apprenticeship programs:
    Shannon McLeod (202) 792-4033 x704
  • For support or general questions regarding Workforce Development, PPA, PPM, and PPX, IRPC or ACCELerate:
    Julie Barelas (571) 839-6830

  • For questions regarding payments with a credit card or invoices:
    Larrinda Shields (202) 792-4033 x705