Lauren K. Brand, ppm
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| Lauren K. Brand, PPM
Mrs. Brand is the Director for the Office of Marine Highway and Passenger Vessels for the Maritime Administration, a part of the US Department of Transportation (MARAD). In this role, she is responsible for carrying out MARAD’s mission to improve and strengthen the US marine transportation system to meet the economic and security needs of the Nation. Prior to this she was the South Atlantic Gateway Director for MARAD. The South Atlantic region includes South Carolina, Georgia, Florida - with the exception of the Panhandle, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. Before joining MARAD in July 2008, Lauren was the Senior Director for Business Development at Port Canaveral, FL. For 13 years she was part of the management team that worked to change the port from a niche cargo port to one of the top cruise ports in the world. In the mid-1980’s Lauren developed the International Trade-Customs Practice for Arthur Andersen & Co., serving as the US Practice Director and Worldwide Coordinator. She has also worked as a freight forwarder and was the Import Manager for Hitachi Metals America in NYC. Finally, if asked, Lauren will be happy to tell you stories from the 9 years she owned and operated a marina and tiki bar in Florida. Lauren has a degree in Transportation from Niagara University, earned a US Customhouse Brokers license in 1987 and, in 2000, earned a Professional Port Manager Certification from the American Association of Port Authorities. She and her husband recently moved to Virginia from Florida and are having a tough time adjusting to the traffic, but love the choice of good restaurants. Download 3.25 Kb. Share with your friends:
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