Ports Chief Foltz to Step Down in June

February 3, 2016

The Georgia Ports Authority today announced that its Executive Director, Curtis Foltz, will step down from his post this June.  The GPA Board of Directors appointed  current Chief Operating Officer


The Georgia Ports Authority today announced that its Executive Director, Curtis Foltz, will step down from his post this June.  The GPA Board of Directors appointed  current Chief Operating Officer Griff Lynch to replace Foltz.

“Curtis Foltz has led the GPA to achieve great things over the past six years as Executive Director, and the six years prior as Chief Operating Officer,” said Jim Walters, Chairman of the Board. “In addition to record cargo growth, GPA, under Curtis’ leadership, modernized its terminals and developed operational practices that increased efficiency, improved safety and focused on environmental stewardship. The Board is grateful for the many contributions he made to the Authority during his distinguished career as Executive Director and as Chief Operating Officer.”

The full release is posted to the GPA website.