Khouri is a career veteran in the maritime industry from positions held in marine vessel operations, legal, and executive general management assignments.

The marine companies include Crounse Corporation, American Commercial Lines, MERS/Economy Boat and Pedley & Gordinier.

[4] Khouri was first nominated to the commission by President Obama and confirmed by the U.S. Senate in December 2009.

President Donald Trump named Michael A. Khouri as chairman on March 7, 2019.

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