April 16, 1999

Marine Terminals Corporation (MTC), leading West Coast contract stevedore and terminal operating company, has announced new appointments to its Southern California management team.

Walter Romanowski has been appointed as MTC’s new vice president Southern California. Romanowski, previously president of California United Terminals, has 15 years experience in stevedoring and terminal operations.

Patrick Bixby has been appointed to the newly created position of vice president contracts and sales. Bixby, formerly vice president of finance for California United Terminals, has 25 years of industry experience in contracting and finance.

Eric Wilson, previously MTC general manager for the Evergreen Container Terminal in Los Angeles, has been promoted to general manager, Southern California. Wilson has worked in various managerial positions within Marine Terminals since 1987.

In making the announcement, MTC President Douglas A. Tilden expressed his confidence in the contributions this new team will make to both Marine Terminals and its customers.

"What sets MTC apart from our competitors and keeps our customers’ needs satisfied is our people," said Tilden. "MTC provides high-quality world wide service through three elements: People, Process and Technology. These new appointments to the Southern California management team strengthens MTC’s tremendous depth of knowledge and experience as we continue our focus on service and productivity."

In their new positions, Romanowski and Wilson will report to Dave F. Adam, executive vice president, operations, who will focus his efforts on the upcoming ILWU negotiations. Bixby will report to Alfred C. Giannetti, executive vice president, sales and marketing. All will be located in MTC’s San Pedro office.

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