Joel Valenzuela has been named director of maritime operations at the Port of San Diego. Valenzuela was previously the department manager of maritime industry and trade relations at the Port. He assumed his new role July 19.
Valenzuela will direct the operations, maintenance and development of the Port’s maritime facilities and infrastructure, including the Port’s cargo and cruise terminals, public piers, wharves and docks.
Charles Wurster, president and CEO of the Port, said, “Joel’s experience with terminal management and international trade will help us rebuild our cargo numbers and increase revenue.”