John Demere

John Demere has extensive experience in the shipping and transportation industry, currently serving as President of POM since June 2002. Prior to this role, John held the position of President at Associated Transport Line (ATL) from May 1992 to May 2002, where responsibilities included managing break bulk and container project liner services from US Gulf and Mexico ports to South America with up to 15 monthly sailings. From December 1974 to April 1991, John also served as President of Colonial Navigation, overseeing a fleet of over 100 vessels engaged in global trade, including bulk carriers, container ships, and tankers. John holds a Master of Arts in Marine Transportation Management from the State University of New York and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Georgia.