Richard E. Powers officially became Marketing Director for the Maryland Port Administration (MPA) in August 2004. In his capacity as marketing director he oversees the marketing department with an emphasis on expanding import and export waterbourne commerce.
Prior to Mr. Powers arrival, he held the position of Vice-President, International Marketing and Operations for Titan Industrial Corporation. His primary responsibilities included international trade activities including: purchasing, sales, logistics, operations and warehousing and management.
After graduating from State University of New York at Oswego in 1981, with a Bachelor's degree in economics, he began his career with the General Electric Corporation (1981-1987) as a Commodity Purchaser/Trader. From 1987 - 1995, he held the position of Senior Commodities/Trader for Stena Metal, Inc. Responsibilities included developing an extensive network of buyers, users and commission agents worldwide focusing on the Far East and Caribbean.