摘要: |
New Henderson County Riverport Executive Director Ben Weithman is not a stranger to the port business, nor to the construction and agricultural products that move through terminals along the river. Weithman, 55, of Evansville, Ind., most recently served as the director of Ports of Indiana - Mount Vernon, but previously served as senior transportation market consultant/analyst for ag commodities at IHS Markit. He also spent four years as a grain merchandiser at Consolidated Grain & Barge. Weithman previously spent 20 years in various roles within a construction and real estate development business his family owned in north central Ohio. The business included warehousing, construction, commercial-industrial leasing and development of an industrial park. He hopes to use that wide range of experience to benefit the people and community of Henderson County in his new role as the port authority's executive director. Weithman has been working closely with outgoing port director Greg Pritchett since October 25. Prichett, who has served the community as the riverport's executive director for the past 19 years, plans to retire at the end of the year. |