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Meet the Port of Los Angeles Leadership Team

The Port of Los Angeles is committed to proper oversight and management of all Port activities, with an outstanding team of individuals appointed to propel the organization's vision and strategy forward, contributing to the continued success of America's Port®.

Eugene D. Seroka

Executive Director

Serving as the Chief Executive Officer of the Port of Los Angeles, the Executive Director administers all policies developed by the Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners and provides overall direction regarding the daily operation of the Port. All orders, rules, and regulations adopted by the Board are implemented through the Executive Director.

Administrative Support: Michelle Nunez, Executive Assistant

(310) 732-3456

Seroka's Bio

Erica M. Calhoun

Deputy Executive Director, Harbor Administration

The Deputy Executive Director of Harbor Administration oversees the Commission Office, Human Resources, Risk Management, and Contracts & Purchasing, and serves as Acting Executive Director of the Department when the Executive Director is unable to serve in such capacity.

Administrative Support: LaCarol Black, Executive Assistant

(310) 732-7706

Harbor Administration

Calhoun's bio

Thomas Gazsi

Deputy Executive Director, Public Safety

The Deputy Executive Director of Public Safety and Emergency Management also serves as Chief of Los Angeles Port Police and oversees the Los Angeles Port Police, Los Angeles Pilot Service, and Information Technology.

Administrative Support: Claudia Rodriguez, Executive Assistant
(310) 732-3700

Public Safety & Emergency Management

Gazsi's Bio

Michael DiBernardo

Deputy Executive Director, Marketing and Customer Relations

The Deputy Executive Director of Marketing and Customer Relations oversees the Cargo Marketing, Cargo and Industrial Real Estate, Environmental Management, Goods Movement, Planning and Strategy, and Waterfront and Commercial Real Estate, and Wharfingers.

Administrative Support: LaCarol Black, Executive Assistant

(310) 732-3440

Marketing & Customer Relations

DiBernardo's Bio

Dina Aryan-Zahlan

Deputy Executive Director, Development

The Deputy Executive Director of Development oversees Construction, Construction and Maintenance, Engineering, and Internal Audit.

Administrative Support: Vanessa Brown, Executive Assistant

(310) 732-3244

Development

Aryan-Zahlan's Bio

David Libatique

Deputy Executive Director, Stakeholder Engagement

The Deputy Executive Director of Stakeholder Engagement oversees Community Relations, Graphics Services, Media Relations and Strategic Communications, Labor Relations and Government Affairs, and Trade Development.

Administrative Support: Claudia Rodriguez, Executive Assistant
(310) 732-3905

Stakeholder Engagement

Libatique's Bio

Steven Otera

General Counsel

As the legal advisor for the Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners and Harbor Department staff, the City of Los Angeles Office of the City Attorney renders legal opinions on laws and ordinances, assists in contract negotiations, represents the Port of Los Angeles in all judicial and legal proceedings, and litigates claims on behalf of the Port of Los Angeles.

Administrative Support: (310) 732-3750

Otera's Bio