Governance About the Port

The Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority was established in 1968 to oversee maritime operations and improve competitiveness.  A nine-member board of directors sets the policies and procedures governing the port. The city appoints six members to the board, while the county appoints three.  Each board member serves a minimum four-year term. 

Board of Directors:
Click on a name to see the board member's bio.

• Michael Wager, Board Chair
• Steven J. Williams, Vice Chair
• Robert M. Peto, Secretary 
• Rose Rodriguez-Bardwell 
• Brian E. Hall
• Richard M. Knoth
• Robert C. Smith
• Anthony R. Moore
• John J. Carney

Day-to-day port operations are administered by a President. Reporting to the President are Vice Presidents of Maritime, Development Finance, and Strategic Development.

Click here to view the 2008 Board/Committee meeting schedule.