Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry recently appointed Michael A. Thomas as chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) for a five-year term. Thomas will also chair the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission, succeeding Joseph F. Toomy, whose term ended on Aug. 15, 2024.
Thomas, appointed on Sept. 20, 2024, aims to drive growth for Port NOLA and the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad. He brings maritime legal experience, having represented marine service companies and...