The Alabama Port Authority recently announced two senior leadership appointments. The appointments enhance the Port’s executive capacity in two critical areas—operations and engineering—at a time of increasing cargo volumes and significant infrastructure investment.
“As the Port continues to grow, it’s essential that we have strong leadership in both operations and engineering,” said Doug Otto, Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Alabama Port Authority. “These appointments reinforce our focus on execution, reliability, and long-term infrastructure delivery.”
As part of the Port’s strategic leadership plan, on December 30, the Port Authority Board of Directors approved Otto’s appointment of Alex King as Chief Operating Officer, effective March 1, 2026, and Jason Krick as Chief Professional Engineer, effective February 1, 2026. King will succeed Rick Clark, who announced his decision to depart the Alabama Port Authority to pursue new professional opportunities.
Together, these appointments reinforce the Port’s focus on operational excellence, disciplined infrastructure delivery, and long-term competitiveness.
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