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Port of Virginia’s leader Announces His Retirement

[ May 22, 2020   //   Gary G Burrows ]

The Port of Virginia’s® leader of the last six-and-a-half years, John F. Reinhart, will be retiring from his post as CEO and executive director of the Virginia Port Authority, effective March 2021. Reinhart made the announcement on May 19 at the Virginia Port Authority (VPA) Board of Commissioners’ regularly scheduled meeting.
“A lot of thought went into this decision, but when I consider the growth and maturity of this organization and the level of professionalism and dedication of the port team, I am very confident in the long-term future of The Port of Virginia,” Reinhart said. “This port has made tremendous progress during the past six years and we should be proud of what we have accomplished. Our brand is solid, our values guide us and our hard work continues to earn the respect and trust of our customers, partners and stakeholders. This port is going to be an economic force in Virginia for decades to come.”