Archive for the ‘Personnel’ Category

Daniel B. Maffei Designated as the Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission

Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei has been designated as the Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission. The designation was made by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. on March 29, 2021. Chairman Maffei is a sitting member of the FMC and replaces Michael A. Khouri in the role of Chairman. A native… Read More »

RADM Steve Andersen, USCG (retired) Named FMC General Counsel

Chairman Michael A. Khouri today announced the selection of RADM Steve Andersen, USCG (retired) as the General Counsel of the Federal Maritime Commission. Also announced today is the appointment of Andersen to the Senior Executive Service. Prior to joining the Federal Maritime Commission, Andersen served as the General Counsel and… Read More »

Senior Staff Transitions at FMC

Ms. Sandra Kusumoto, Director, Bureau of Certification and Licensing retired December 31, 2019 after 36 years of service to the Commission and having begun her federal career as a U.S. Peace Corp volunteer. Mr. Tyler J. Wood departed his post as General Counsel on January 3, 2020, taking up a… Read More »

Erin Wirth Designated Commission’s Chief Administrative Law Judge

Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Michael A. Khouri announced that the Honorable Erin M. Wirth has been elevated to the position of Chief Administrative Law Judge of the Federal Maritime Commission effective June 1, 2019. Judge Wirth has served as an Administrative Law Judge at the Commission since 2010. Federal Maritime… Read More »

President Trump Designates Michael A. Khouri as Chairman

Contact: John K. Decrosta, (202) 523-5911 On March 7, 2019, the White House notified the Federal Maritime Commission that President Donald Trump has designated Michael A. Khouri as Chairman. He had been serving as Acting Chairman since January 2017. Mr. Khouri began his service as an FMC Commissioner in January 2010. “I thank President… Read More »

FMC Welcomes Commissioners Sola and Maffei

Mr. Louis E. Sola of Florida and Mr. Daniel B. Maffei of New York were sworn-in as Commissioners of the Federal Maritime Commission on January 23, 2019. Commissioner Sola will serve for a term expiring on June 30, 2023, and Commissioner Maffei will serve for a term expiring on June… Read More »

FMC Names New Director of Enforcement

Federal Maritime Commission Managing Director Karen V. Gregory today announced that Mr. Benjamin K. Trogdon has been selected to become the Director of the Bureau of Enforcement (BOE), succeeding Mr. Brian L. Troiano who is retiring this month. Mr. Trogdon joined the FMC in July 2000 and serves as a… Read More »

Commission Names Secretary & Director of Enforcement

Contact: John K. DeCrosta, (202) 523-5911 Acting Chairman Michael A. Khouri today announced that Rachel Dickon has been designated as the Federal Maritime Commission’s Secretary and Brian Troiano has been designated the Director, Bureau of Enforcement. Their designations became effective February 18, 2018. Ms. Dickon began her career with the… Read More »

Commissioner Doyle Leaving FMC to Serve as Executive Director & CEO of Dredging Contractors of America

Commissioner William P. Doyle is departing the Federal Maritime Commission in early January to accept the positions of Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Dredging Contractors of America. Commissioner Doyle’s last day of service will be Tuesday, January 2, 2018. In his new roles, Mr. Doyle will be… Read More »

FMC Commissioner William P. Doyle to Exit Commission in January 2018

Contact David Tubman at Today, Commissioner William P. Doyle of the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission issued the following: Last week, I notified The President of the United States Donald J. Trump of my intention to leave the Federal Maritime Commission effective January 3, 2018. It has been an honor and… Read More »