Nate Cruz

Nate Cruz is the Acting Chief Financial Officer, responsible for managing the finance and administrative functions of the Port including human resources, information technology, building services, contracts and procurement, accounting and finance, and oversees 40 employees.

Nate has worked in municipal budgeting and finance for 14 years, most recently as the Port’s Finance Director. He also served as Associate Treasurer of Economic Development for Washington, DC, where he lead public financing for major redevelopment projects including sports stadia, special use facilities, and mixed use residential/commercial projects. Nate grew up and attended community college in the east bay before earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Georgetown University and Master of Science in Public Policy with highest honors from Carnegie Mellon University. He also served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Morocco.