The Port of Houston Authority Commissioners

	James T. Edmonds Chairman
Steve Phelps Commissioner
	James W. Fonteno, Jr. Commissioner
Kase L. Lawal Commissioner
	Jimmy A. Burke Commissioner
Janiece Longoria Commissioner
	Elyse Lanier Commissioner

The seven-member Port of Houston Commission is the governing body for the Port of Houston Authority. The city of Houston and the Harris County Commissioners Court each appoint two commissioners. These two governmental entities jointly appoint the chairman of the Port Commission. The Harris County Mayors & Councils Association and the city of Pasadena each appoint one commissioner.

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The Port of Houston Authority Executive Officers

	H. Thomas Kornegay Executive Director	Wade M. Battles Managing Director

The Port of Houston Authority's Executive Office comprises the executive director and the managing director. They are responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Port and for implementing policies and directives given by the Port Commission. They also supervise the directors of administration, facilities, operations, trade development, protection services and public affairs.

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Port of Houston Authority
111 East Loop North • Houston, Texas 77029
P.O. Box 2562 • Houston, Texas 77252-2562
Phone: 713-670-2400

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