[1] During his time at the Port of Detroit, he led the effort to secure a $6.2 Million state grant as part of the Clean Michigan Initiative.
As chair he was responsible for the planning and organization of a Tall Ships parade, one of the highlight events at Detroit's tricentennial celebration in 2001.
[5] As acting administrator, his responsibilities included oversight of marine transportation policy and port infrastructure programs, working with U.S. Transportation Command on the Marine Security Program, as well as serving as a member of the President's National Presidential Security Directive.
[6] Also under his leadership, the agency played a pivotal role in rebuilding critical port infrastructure along the Gulf Coast after the devastating impacts of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Other lasting hallmarks include agency initiatives to build stronger maritime relationships with China and Vietnam[7] and efforts toward the creation of a coastal shipping program between the United States, Canada and Mexico.