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An Opportunity for
BILL MCALLEN
Transformational
JONATHAN DANIELS SHARES HIS VISION FOR THE PORT OF BALTIMORE
BY TINA IRGANG LEADERMAN
On February 5, Jonathan Daniels assumed his position as the new Executive Director of the Maryland Port Administration
(MPA) and the Port of Baltimore. Shortly thereafter, he was tested by the unexpected
crisis of the Key Bridge collapse, but quickly proved that the Port is in good hands under his steady leadership.
Daniels brings to his position 30 years of port and economic development experience, as well as a cheerful can-do attitude and a vision to not only keep the Port growing but make it a true leader in the maritime industry — all while ensuring that local communities are partners in making the Port’s growth beneficial and sustainable.
Daniels comes to Maryland after serving as Director and CEO at Port Everglades in Broward County, FL, where he led a $3 billion plan to expand business lines in containers, energy and cruise activity. Prior to working
at Port Everglades, Daniels was Executive Director and CEO for the Mississippi State Port Authority and oversaw a $570 million expansion and reconstruction project. He also worked for the Port of Oswego in New York and the Eastern Maine Development Corporation.
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Here, he talks about his welcome in Baltimore so far — and what’s next.