Lillian borrone biography

BSYA Series: Leading Ladies of Logistics & Supply Chain

Bethann Rooney — Navigating the High Tides of the Maritime Industry

While SUNY Maritime wasn’t Bethann’s first choice, it turned out to be the perfect fit for her. Struggling with severe dyslexia and learning disabilities, Bethann had always found school to be a challenge. However, she thrived when it came to the hands-on seafaring and maritime classes, confirming that she was on the right path.

Rick Larrabee, Bethann Rooney and Lillian Borrone

Bethann demonstrated exceptional leadership during this critical time, showing a strong sense of urgency and a deep understanding of the delicate balance between security and the efficient flow of commerce.  Working alongside Rick Larrabee, she thrived in her position, creating a program that integrated security into operations rather than treating them as distinct entities.

In 2014, Bethann was promoted to Assistant Director, Strategy and Innovation after 13-plus successful years in the highly visible role of Security Manager. During this ti

Lillian Borrone

Chairman, ENO Transportation Foundation. Former Member, Commission on Ocean Policy; Director, Port Department, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey; Associate Member, Parrish and Chamber, Inc.; Deputy Administrator, Urban Mass Transportation Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation; Senior Transportation Technician, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.

History of Employment

Position

Division

Organization

Start

End

Chairman

ENO Transportation Foundation

2016

Former Member

Commission on Ocean Policy

2001

2004

Director

Port Department

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

1988

2000

Associate Member

Parrish and Chamber, Inc.

1980

1982

Deputy Administrator

Urban Mass Transportation Administration

U.S. Department of Transportation

1978

1980

Senior Admin

Terminals

PANY&NJ

1970

1976

Senior Transportation Technician

Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments

1968

1970

Freight Capacity for the 21st Century: Special Report 271 (2003)

Association of Ports and Harbors, North Atlantic Ports Association, and the Regional Business Partnership in Newark, New Jersey. She is a member of the National Academy of Engineering. She is Chairman of the DOT Advisory Committee to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. She is a former Chair of TRB’s Executive Committee and a member of the Marine Board Executive Committee. She received an M.S. from Manhattan College and a B.S. from American University.


Kenneth J. Button is Professor of Public Policy, School of Public Policy, George Mason University. He was on the faculty of Loughborough University (United Kingdom) from 1983 to 1996. He received a Ph.D. in economics from Loughborough University. His research interests include urban and regional economics, land use, regulation, and transport policy.


Joseph J. Catto is President, Professional Representation, Inc., a consultancy in transportation and distribution services. He was with American Cyanamid Company/Cytec Industries from 1974 to 1995 a

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