Richard Clark

Richard Clark has extensive work experience in the maritime industry. Richard currently holds the position of Deputy Director / Chief Operating Officer at the Alabama State Port Authority since July 2019. Prior to that, they worked at GT USA LLC as an Operations Manager, overseeing the company's terminal operations and the development of a new container and multipurpose cargo terminal in Port Canaveral. Richard joined GT USA LLC in April 2015 and worked there until July 2019. Before that, Richard Clark was the Director of East Coast Operations at Horizon Lines, where they were responsible for managing port operations, maintaining customer relationships, and ensuring high performance in terminal, maintenance, vessel, and cargo activities. Richard held this position from January 2001 to February 2015. Richard also has experience as Vice President of Operations at Coastal Maritime Stevedoring, LLC from August 1999 to March 2002, and as Operations Director at Trailer Bridge, Inc. from April 1990 to April 1999.

Richard Clark attended Trinity Southern University from 2005 to 2006, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business. Prior to that, they attended the University of South Alabama from 1979 to 1983, however, it is not specified whether they obtained a degree or field of study from this institution. In addition to their education, Richard Clark has a certification as a Facility Security Officer from the U.S. Maritime Administration, although the specific month and year of obtaining this certification is not mentioned.