Session #16: Leadership Recruitment, Retention and the Role of the Port Commission

Katie Miller Deputy Port Director, Administration /Port of Stockton

Susan Dvonch Managing Partner /Shey-Harding Executive Search

Shey-Harding Executive Search’s Managing Partner Susan Dvonch is joined by Katie Miller, Deputy Port Director, Administration, Port of Stockton, to enlighten attendees on the keys to building an effective team. Renown for their successful recruitment strategies, Miller and Dvonch will review the current state of the industry for hiring and retaining Port leaders then delve into the role of the Board in hiring new executives and how a strategic plan comes into play in recruitment. Additional topics to be covered include salaries, perks and titles,  as well as retention considerations.