The Maryland Department of Transportation announced Jonathon Daniels as the new executive director of the Maryland Port Administration. Daniels will be taking over for Brian Miller who served as interim executive director after the resignation of William P. Doyle last June. Jonathon Daniels has an abundance of experience in port and economic development. Most recently, Daniels served as the chief executive officer and director at Port Everglades in Broward County, Florida.
“We’re excited to have someone of Jonathan Daniels’ stature join us in such a pivotal role leading the Maryland Port Administration,” Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld said. “Jonathan’s strong experience leading major U.S. ports and his unique economic development background make him the perfect choice for the Port of Baltimore as we continue to advance significant projects that will grow business and increase job opportunities.”
In his time at Port Everglades, Daniels led a $3 billion plan to expand business lines in containers, energy and cruise activity. Port Everglades is the 13th biggest container port in the U.S., third biggest cruise homeport in the world, and the biggest energy port in Florida. Daniels has also worked as the CEO and executive director of the Mississippi State Port Authority where he a $570 million expansion and reconstruction project. Additionally, Daniels spent time working at the Port of Oswego in New York and the Eastern Maine Development Corporation.
“I’d like to thank Governor Wes Moore and Secretary Wiedefeld for this wonderful opportunity,” Daniels said. “The Port of Baltimore is one of the top performing ports in the nation, with a great labor force and a very involved port community. I’m looking forward to getting started, helping to increase port business and jobs, and lending my experience and guidance to transformational projects like the Howard Street Tunnel initiative and the Mid-Chesapeake Bay Island Ecosystem restoration.”
Jonathon Daniels is set to oversee the Port of Baltimore which ranks first among the nation’s ports for autos and light truck volume, roll on/roll off farm and construction machinery, and imported gypsum.
