Port Tampa Bay
Paul Anderson has extensive experience in the transportation and logistics industry, having held various executive positions over the years. Paul currently serves as Co-Chair of the Jack H. Lucas Commissioning Committee for the USS Jack H. Lucas DDG 125 warship. Prior to that, they were the President and CEO of Port Tampa Bay, Florida's largest and most diverse port. Paul also served as CEO of the Jacksonville Port Authority, an international trade seaport. Additionally, they have held notable positions such as Commissioner-Designated Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission and Vice President of Government & Public Affairs at JM Family Enterprises. Throughout their career, they have demonstrated a strong track record of leadership, advocacy, and strategic planning.
Paul Anderson attended the University of Florida from 1979 to 1982, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism and Business. Paul also received a degree in Government/Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School in 1997.
Port Tampa Bay
Port Tampa Bay is West Central Florida's single largest economic engine and primary gateway for waterborne commerce throughout Central Florida and beyond. Handling more than 37 million tons of cargo in the fiscal year ended Sept. 30, 2016 – nearly 40 percent of all cargo moving in and out of the state of Florida by tonnage. This includes every imaginable commodity, including vehicles and oversized project cargos, from all corners of the world. Top trade partners include India, Mexico, Brazil, Trinidad, Canada, Russia, Australia, Japan, Argentina and Turkey. At the same time, the Port of Tampa has emerged among the top eight U.S. cruise ports, smoothly handling nearly 1 million passengers a year. Learn more about the port's tenants, customers and maritime community in this year's directory: https://www.porttb.com/media