Fisher named Interim Port Director

Chris Fisher has been named Interim Port Director of the Port of Beaumont.
At its regular meeting Monday, January 28, the port's Board of Commissioners appointed Fisher Interim Director to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Executive Director Don Allee. Allee, 51, will take over the helm of the Mississippi State Port at Gulfport February 18.

Fisher, 39, joined the Port of Beaumont in 1981. He currently serves as Manager of Finance and Administration and is responsible for overall direction of the port's financial planning, accounting practices, management information systems, contracts and administrative management.

Fisher began his career as a member of the port's security/police while attending college. He obtained advanced certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement while serving in this capacity.

In 1988, Fisher received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Lamar University. In 1990, he was appointed Sales Representative for the port, performing market research and customer service functions. In 1991, Fisher was appointed Manager of Administration while continuing his education at Lamar, earning his Master of Business Administration degree in 1993.
	Chris Fisher Interim Port Director

As Manager of Administration, Fisher supervised capital construction projects under two major port expansion programs. He also supervised accounting and management information systems, coordinated a $27 million general obligation bond election and developed comprehensive accounting and administrative procedures manuals.

In 1999, Fisher was appointed Manager of Finance and Administration
and Assistant Secretary-Treasurer to the Board of Commissioners. He is responsible for formulation and implementation of the port's $6 million annual operating budget, financial reporting to the board and management of all funds from operating revenues, tax collections and bond proceeds. Fisher is also responsible for the port's risk management and employee benefits programs, administration of all contracts, leases, and capital improvements projects.

He is a Professional Port Manager (PPMâ) candidate of the American Association of Port Authorities and a member of the association's Finance Committee.

In 2001, Fisher was appointed Secretary-Treasurer of the Foreign Trade Zone of Southeast Texas. A native and lifelong resident of Southeast Texas, Fisher and his wife, Melissa, reside in Beaumont.

For more information, contact Chris Fisher, Port of Beaumont, (409) 835-5367.

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