Edward F. O’Callaghan

Edward F. O’Callaghan was appointed to the VPA Board by Governor Northam to serve an unexpired term effective July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2024. Mr. O’Callaghan is the President of Audax Transportation. Audax Transportation, as an agent for Century Express, concentrates on trucking a variety of cargo movements. Mr. O’Callaghan has served the maritime industry in a variety of roles, entering the industry with Metropolitan Trucking in New Jersey, and later concentrating on logistics, marine operations, and procurement with three international ocean carriers. Mr. O’Callaghan reentered the trucking industry with a California-based company where he was responsible for the business development of truck operations throughout the United States. He was the past president and board member for 13 years with the Tidewater Motor Truck Association, a member of the Virginia Truck Association, Chairperson for the Coalition of Virginia Ports, Chairperson for the Virginia Maritime Association’s Inland Transportation Committee, and past Chairperson for Future Hampton Roads on the Moving Goods Committee. Mr. O’Callaghan is the Virginia Maritime Association’s nominee and serves on the VPA Board’s Growth and Operations Committee.