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Oakland Port sees a brand new period of management as Kristi McKenney takes cost as govt director
Saturday, February 15, 2025
The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners has appointed Kristi McKenney as the brand new govt director of the Port of Oakland, marking a historic milestone as the primary lady to carry the place within the Port’s 98-year historical past. Her appointment follows the upcoming retirement of Govt Director Danny Wan, efficient February 28.
Throughout its February 13 assembly, the Board unanimously permitted a three-year contract for McKenney, recognizing her in depth expertise and management inside the Port.
“I’m grateful and excited for this opportunity to lead during such a transformative time in Port history,” mentioned McKenney. “I look forward to implementing the Port’s 5-year Strategic Plan that will help grow local employment and contracting opportunities and strengthen our economic base.”
McKenney’s journey with the Port started as an environmental planner, and over time, she has taken on key roles, together with Assistant Aviation Director and Interim Govt Director. Since February 2020, she has served because the Port’s Chief Working Officer (COO), the place she performed a pivotal function in navigating operations through the COVID-19 pandemic. Underneath her management, the Port secured a whole bunch of tens of millions of {dollars} in state and federal grants to reinforce sustainability initiatives.
“We look forward to Ms. McKenney taking the Port’s vision to the next level,” mentioned Port of Oakland Board President Michael Colbruno. “Special thanks to Danny Wan for leaving the Port on a strong and solid path.”
“As a Port veteran, Kristi McKenney will bring solid leadership and management skills to the position,” mentioned Port of Oakland Govt Director Danny Wan. “She will also bring continuity and stability to Port operations which are essential to helping us build for the next generation.”
An completed skilled, McKenney holds a Grasp of Science diploma in Civil Engineering from the College of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor of Science diploma in Aeronautics from San Jose State College.
