Experts in exports, imports and port operations.

Meet the experts charged with the responsibility to aggressively and imaginatively market this port worldwide. These transportation and development professionals work to make the most efficient use of the port's capacity to move cargo, promote commerce, generate economic development, and inform the public they serve.

Led by an executive director, the Port Authority staff provides leadership for and support to the local maritime community. These individuals conduct business in an open, fiscally responsible, and positive atmosphere; strive to enact policies that are environmentally sound and socially acceptable; and make every effort to deliver services in a timely, professional manner.

	Adolph Ojard Executive Director aojard@duluthport.com Adolph Ojard was appointed executive director of the Duluth Seaway Port Authority in March 2003. A Great Lakes maritime and transportation veteran, he now serves as the Port Authority's chief executive officer. Ojard spent more than 30 years with transportation affiliates of the U. S. Steel Cor…More

	John Kubow Chief Financial Officer jkubow@duluthport.com John Kubow is the Port Authority's chief financial officer (CFO), having joined the Port Authority in 1986 as controller and head of the accounting department. A native of Chisholm, Minnesota, he graduated from high school there and earned a B.S. degree in accounting from the University of Minne…More

	Andy McDonough, PPM Industrial/Economic Development Director amcdonough@duluthport.com Andy McDonough, a professional in commercial and industrial development, is responsible for the attraction and development of new business for Port Authority-owned properties. A native of St. Paul, Minnesota, McDonough joined the Port Authority in June 1990 and achieved PPM (Professional Port Manag…More

	Ron L. Johnson Trade Development Director rjohnson@duluthport.com Ron Johnson became the Port Authority's trade development director in December 1997. Responsible for maintaining and developing programs to retain and generate port commerce, he works with waterborne and overland carriers, shippers, receivers, agents, forwarders, and various organizations engag…More

	James D. Sharrow Facilities Manager jsharrow@duluthport.com Jim Sharrow joined the Port Authority staff in September 2002 as facilities manager. He works closely with tenants of all Port Authority-owned buildings while providing oversight and planning recommendations for port lands and equipment. Former engineering and maintenance director for the Duluth-bas…More

	Adele Yorde Public Relations Manager ayorde@duluthport.com Adele Yorde was named public relations manager for the Port Authority in May 2008. Yorde works closely with the executive director and staff to provide strategic and creative leadership for the Port's public relations, advertising, media, and government relations efforts. In addition to coordin…More

	Becky McMillan Executive Assistant bmcmillan@duluthport.com As executive assistant, Becky McMillan provides technical, material, and procedural support for the Port Authority executive director, staff, and Board of Commissioners. McMillan has overall responsibility for handling Port statistical information, board meeting preparation, minutes, recordkeeping, …More

	Anne Mann Secretary amann@duluthport.com Port Authority secretary Anne Mann works closely with all department heads, handling countless responsibilities for people engaged in maritime commerce, business development, public relations, and property management. She has the overall responsibility for filing and library/record retention schedul…More

	Shellie Golden Accountant sgolden@duluthport.com Shellie Golden maintains overall responsibility for Port Authority financial statements, fixed assets, grant compliance, cash reporting, sales tax reporting, and accounts receivable reporting. She assists with computerized system development and maintenance by being responsible for coordinating upda…More

	Sheryl Toland Accounting Technician stoland@duluthport.com In her role as accounting technician, Sheryl Toland ensures accurate and timely payment of the Port Authority's obligations and is responsible for accounts payable, invoicing, bank reconciliations, and payroll; she also assists the accountant with special projects. Toland joined the Port Author…More

	Robert C. Maki Legal Counsel bmaki@makiandoverom.com Robert C. Maki serves as outside legal counsel to the Duluth Seaway Port Authority and its Board of Commissioners. Maki is a member of Maki & Overom, Chartered and can be reached at: 31 W. Superior St., Ste. 402 Duluth, MN 55802 TEL 218.726.0805 FAX 218.726.0823 …More