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retiring,” said Stambaugh. He was pleased that between the two, all aspects of the BME would be covered.
“Those were some big shoes
to fill,” Londoño said of taking Stambaugh’s place. But Stambaugh has heard many compliments from members on the seamless transition. “She understands that continuity is the keystone of the exchange; that is what people rely upon,” he said.
Londoño has begun to make her own mark at the BME. She developed and continues to tweak a database
to log the arrivals and departures in the Port without the time-consuming practice of filling in paper cards.
She is also passionate about getting input from members regarding improvements that could help BME serve the community better.
Londoño is challenging herself in her new role as General Manager, which requires her to work closely with all the BME partners and be
the organization’s public face as she builds relationships with maritime exchanges in other ports. Her natural reserve is giving way to a more outgoing personality, she said:
“I am taking up mountain biking for the first time. It is hard, but I am trying to be bold!”
Meanwhile, Londoño, a native of Colombia, has found support for all
of her endeavors, and she has found her home in the Port of Baltimore.
Her respect for the long history of
the BME gives her a sense of being part of something meaningful. “The people who work in the Port are committed people, who are willing
to work whenever required to keep the Port running, and they count on the Baltimore Maritime Exchange,” said Londoño. “These are strong relationships. This is not an ‘industry’ — this is a community.” 􏰀
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