Mark Loughman appointed to Mississippi State Port Authority board
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes has appointed Mississippi Power Environmental Affairs and Shared Services Director Mark Loughman to the Mississippi State Port Authority’s Board of Commissioners.
The Commission sets policy and oversees major expenditures for the Port of Gulfport.
“I appreciate Mayor Hewes and the Gulfport City Council providing me this opportunity to serve as a commissioner on the Mississippi State Port Authority,” said Loughman. “The Port is a tremendous economic driver for the City of Gulfport, southeast Mississippi and our entire state. I’m excited to work with Jon Nass, his team and my fellow commissioners to capitalize on the possibilities for future development at the Port.”
Loughman was sworn in as a member of the Board of Commissioners during its March 24, 2022, board meeting.
The Mississippi State Port Authority is governed by a five-member board of commissioners that represents a cross-section of Gulfport and Harrison County. Appointed to staggered, five-year terms, three commissioners are selected by Mississippi’s Governor, one by the Harrison County Board of Supervisors and one by the City of Gulfport.
“We welcome Mr. Loughman to the MSPA Commission and applaud his commitment to environmental stewardship,” said Jon Nass, Port CEO and Executive Director. “His background in economic development and compliance will be helpful in our discussions concerning future infrastructure plans and tenant negotiations.”
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