American Assn Of Port Authorities Inc

Washington, DC · Founded 1930

Trade association representing public port authorities across the Americas and Caribbean region

Primary audience

Port authorities

Work area

Trade association

Topic

Maritime infrastructure

Contact

Christopher J Connor

Website Contact

About Organization

The American Association of Port Authorities serves as the unified voice for the public port industry throughout the United States, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Based in Washington, DC, the organization operates with 26 employees and generated $6.2 million in revenue in 2021. Founded in 1930, AAPA addresses common interests of ports regarding operations, management, economics, and regulatory interaction.

What They Focus On

Port Operations

Advancing best practices in port management, operations efficiency, and infrastructure development across member facilities

Regulatory Affairs

Coordinating port industry responses to regulatory requirements and facilitating dialogue with government agencies

Economic Development

Supporting economic growth through ports by addressing trade policies, infrastructure investment, and industry competitiveness

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2021)

$6.2M

+8.7% vs 2020

Expenses (2021)

$6.2M

+43% vs 2020

Assets (2021)

$3.2M

+22.4% vs 2020

Employees (2021)

+13% vs 2020

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2021	$6,177,051	$6,224,800	$3,212,046	26
2020	$5,681,424	$4,353,372	$2,624,424	23
2019	$2,993,439	$4,058,958	$1,802,633	21
2018	$3,678,958	$3,936,255	$2,141,563	18

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Member Engagement

Convene port authorities from across the Americas to identify common interests and challenges
02

Policy Development

Develop unified positions on regulatory, operational, and economic issues affecting public ports
03

Advocacy and Representation

Advocate member interests before government agencies and legislative bodies in multiple countries
04

Best Practice Sharing

Facilitate knowledge exchange and professional development among member port authorities

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by American Assn Of Port Authorities Inc

Policy Advocacy

Represents port industry interests before federal agencies and Congress on regulatory and legislative matters

Operations and Management

Provides guidance and best practices for port operations, management strategies, and economic development

Regulatory Coordination

Facilitates interaction between member ports and regulatory agencies across multiple jurisdictions

Member Services

Connects port authorities throughout the Americas for knowledge sharing and collaborative problem solving

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind American Assn Of Port Authorities Inc.

Christopher J Connor

President & CEO

Full-time

Compensation: $525,306

Cary S Leizerowski Board Sec

And Sr. Gov't Relations Dir.

Full-time

Compensation: $167,492

James Walker

Dir. Of Nav. Policy & Legislation

Full-time

Compensation: $121,345

Mary B Long

VP Of External Affairs

Full-time

Compensation: $120,504

Jennifer Wilk Dir Of

Corp. Communications & Marketing

Full-time

Compensation: $115,408

Maranda Jones-Anderson Trea

As Of Oct. 2021 & Dir. Finance & Admin.

Full-time

Compensation: $102,669

Meredith Martino Treas Vp

Member Engagement Until July 2021

Full-time

Compensation: $91,901

Milestones

1922

Tax-Exempt Status Granted

1922

Received IRS recognition as tax-exempt trade association under Section 501(c)(6)

1930

AAPA Founded

1930

Organization established to represent public port authorities in the Americas

2019

Membership Growth Phase

2019

Revenue increased significantly as association expanded services and member engagement

2021

Record Revenue Year

2021

Reached $6.2 million in annual revenue with 26 employees serving members

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Chett Chiasson Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Gene Seroka Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Griff Lynch Board Member Until Sept. 2021 1.00 hrs/week

James Quinn Board Member Until Sept. 2021 1.00 hrs/week

John G Wolfe Board Member Until Sept. 2021 1.00 hrs/week

Jonathan Daniels Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Julianna Marler Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Lisa Lefeber Board Member As Of Oct. 2021 1.00 hrs/week

Mario Cordero Chair 1.00 hrs/week

Paul Anderson Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Richard Hendrick Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Sean Hanrahan Board Member As Of Oct. 2021 1.00 hrs/week

Sean Strawbridge Board Member As Of Oct. 2021 1.00 hrs/week

Vanta Coda Board Member As Of Oct. 2021 1.00 hrs/week

William Friedman Imm. Past Chair Until Sept. 2021 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2021)

$1.4M

Highest Paid

$613K

Christopher J Connor

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Christopher J Connor	President & CEO	$525,306	$87,456	$612,762	50
Cary S Leizerowski Board SEC	And SR. Gov'T Relations DIR.	$167,492	$26,131	$193,623	40
Mary B Long	VP Of External Affairs	$120,504	$29,406	$149,910	40
Jennifer Wilk DIR Of	Corp. Communications & Marketing	$115,408	$20,500	$135,908	40
James Walker	DIR. Of Nav. Policy & Legislation	$121,345	$13,664	$135,009	40
Maranda Jones-Anderson Trea	As Of Oct. 2021 & DIR. Finance & Admin.	$102,669	$24,533	$127,202	40
Meredith Martino TREAS VP	Member Engagement Until July 2021	$91,901	—	$91,901	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Christopher J Connor	President & CEO	$452,828	$63,343	$516,171	50
Meredith Martino Board TREAS	& VP Of Member Engagement	$143,000	$29,796	$172,796	40
Mary B Long	VP Of External Affairs	$143,000	$28,817	$171,817	40
Edward O'Connell	DIR. Of Membership Service	$118,450	$53,093	$171,543	40
Evan J Chapman Director Of	Government Relations Until May 2021	$121,508	$34,871	$156,379	40
Cary S Leizerowski Board SEC	And SR. Gov'T Relations Director	$145,000	$6,180	$151,180	40
Aaron Ellis	Public Affiars Director	$102,100	$26,929	$129,029	40
James Walker	DIR. Of Nav. Policy & Legis.	$112,000	$16,146	$128,146	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Kurt Nagle	President Until Oct. 2019	$423,046	$63,814	$486,860	50
Susan Monteverde	VP Of Gov'T Relations	$206,450	$36,029	$242,479	40
Mary B Long	VP Of External Affairs	$137,300	$56,417	$193,717	40
Edward O'Connell	DIR. Of Membership Service	$117,525	$59,453	$176,978	40
Meredith Martino	VP Of Member Engagement	$137,300	$25,546	$162,846	40
Aaron Ellis	Public Affairs Director	$113,690	$33,306	$146,996	40
Chris Connor	President & CEO As Of Oct. 2019	$122,582	$19,062	$141,644	50
James Walker	DIR. Of Nav. Policy & Legis.	$112,746	$23,473	$136,219	40
Jean Godwin General Cousel	And EXEC. VP Until Nov. 2019	$105,217	—	$105,217	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Kurt Nagle	President And Treasurer	$305,422	$75,308	$380,730	50
Susan Monteverde	VP Of Gov'T Relations	$182,250	$43,608	$225,858	40
Jean Godwin	General Counsel And EXEC. VP	$160,350	$39,109	$199,459	40
Edward O'Connell	DIR. Of Membership Services	$114,600	$56,947	$171,547	40
Aaron Ellis	Public Affairs Director	$123,363	$35,701	$159,064	40
James Walker	DIR. Of Nav. Policy & Legis.	$133,366	$21,111	$154,477	40
Meredith Martino	VP Of Member Engagement	$113,350	$23,725	$137,075	40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying

111 Registrations

76 Clients

Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 76 total

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+ 26 more clients

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

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Phone

(703) 684-5700

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1201 Maryland Ave SW 860 Washington, DC 20024

American Assn Of Port Authorities Inc

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Member Engagement

Policy Development

Advocacy and Representation

Best Practice Sharing

Programs and Initiatives

Policy Advocacy

Operations and Management

Regulatory Coordination

Member Services

Team & Leadership

Christopher J Connor

Cary S Leizerowski Board Sec

James Walker

Mary B Long

Jennifer Wilk Dir Of

Maranda Jones-Anderson Trea

Meredith Martino Treas Vp

Milestones

Tax-Exempt Status Granted

AAPA Founded

Membership Growth Phase

Record Revenue Year

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

Lobbying Activity

Clients 76 total

Contact

Phone

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