- by foxnews
- 26 Mar 2025
The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners has appointed Kristi McKenney as the new executive director of the Port of Oakland, marking a historic milestone as the first woman to hold the position in the Port’s 98-year history. Her appointment follows the upcoming retirement of Executive Director Danny Wan, effective February 28.
During its February 13 meeting, the Board unanimously approved a three-year contract for McKenney, recognizing her extensive experience and leadership within the Port.
An accomplished professional, McKenney holds a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautics from San Jose State University.
Sketches on a stone unearthed in Marbella, Spain, are believed to be 200,000 years old, providing insight into settlers during the Early Middle Paleolithic period.
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