BIOGRAPHY
RICHARD A. WAINIO

Richard A. Wainio was appointed Tampa Port Director and Chief Executive Officer in January, 2005. Mr. Wainio has in-depth knowledge about the maritime industry, international trade, and global transportation gained from over 30 years of high-level public and private sector experience that includes work in many countries around the world. Prior to coming to Tampa he served as Executive Director of the Port of Palm Beach, FL and worked 23 years in executive positions with the Panama Canal. His responsibilities with the Panama Canal included strategic and treaty planning, economic research and marketing, and serving as the primary advisor to the Canal’s bi-national Board of Directors. He subsequently held executive positions with Manzanillo International Terminal (Panama) and Eberhard Maritime Transport Company. Mr. Wainio also served as President and Executive Director for the American Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Panama.

Mr. Wainio earned a Master of Arts degree in international management from the American Graduate School of International Management (Thunderbird) and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in psychology from Davidson College. He speaks Spanish and is active in various international trade organizations and associations. Mr. Wainio is married to Yovanina, and they are the proud parents of two young children.