Department: Our Leadership

Erika Snow

Erika Snow

Erika leads human resources across the Port of Virginia, overseeing talent management, compensation, benefits, organizational development, HR analytics, and business partnerships. She works closely with colleagues and executive leadership to align workforce initiatives with long-term […]

Jason Barlow

Jason Barlow

Jason leads the Port of Virginia’s legal and administrative functions, overseeing contracts, real estate, compliance, risk, and supply management. He works across every team and department to provide practical, commercially focused guidance that supports the […]

Barbara Nelson

Barbara Nelson

Barbara leads all transportation planning, regional coordination, and infrastructure strategy in support of the port’s long-term growth. She works closely with transportation agencies, government partners, and local communities to align investment with economic development opportunities […]

Amanda Nelson

Amanda Nelson

Amanda Nelson leads strategic planning, growth initiatives, and communications efforts that support both current operations and the long-term expansion of The Port of Virginia. Since joining the port in 2021, she has worked closely with […]

Rich Ceci

Rich Ceci

Rich leads approximately $1 billion in infrastructure, engineering, and technology initiatives. His work is focused on delivering on-time and on-budget long-term projects while maintaining hardware and software systems that keep operations reliable and secure. Since […]

Russell Young

Russell Young

Russell leads efforts to attract distribution, manufacturing, and logistics investment that support cargo growth across Virginia. He has worked closely with developers, brokers, consultants, and logistics providers to align strategic sites and economic development opportunities […]

Sarah McCoy

Sarah McCoy

Sarah McCoy serves as CEO and Executive Director of the Virginia Port Authority, leading one of the nation’s most advanced and strategically positioned trade gateways through a rapidly evolving global supply chain environment. As CEO, […]

Joseph Ruddy

Joseph Ruddy

Joseph oversees the safe and efficient movement of cargo throughout the port network. Since joining the organization in 2003, he has played a key role in advancing operational fluidity, safety, and terminal coordination across terminal […]

Tom Capozzi

Tom Capozzi

Tom leads strategies and customer programs that drive cargo growth and strengthen relationships with ocean carriers, cargo owners, and logistics partners. Tom joined the port in 1999 and has helped position Virginia as a reliable […]

Rodney Oliver

Rodney Oliver

Rodney has served at the Port of Virginia since 1999 and oversees all financial operations, including accounting, treasury, analytics and capital investment management. A CPA and graduate of William & Mary, he previously served as […]