Blanchard Named President of Association of Pacific Ports
Posted by Eric Haun
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
The Port of Stockton Commissioner Dr. Elizabeth “Liz” Blanchard has been named President of the trade association Association of Pacific Ports (APP) for 2017-2018. The appointment was announced at the recent 104th Annual Conference of the APP held in American Samoa. Her tenure as APP President officially began August 1.
Founded in 1913, the APP provides education and information to promote the efficiency and effectiveness of Pacific Ports. APP programs are designed to enhance the technical capabilities and governance expertise of port officials through meetings, seminars, and the exchange of information.
Dr. Blanchard has been involved with the APP since she was named Port Commissioner at the Port of Stockton in 2008. She has been serving on the APP’s Executive Committee since 2010. Dr. Blanchard also is the current Board Chair for the Port of Stockton.
“The APP does valuable work, providing a forum where port directors can collaborate and develop best practices that increase port efficiency and keeps commerce moving,” said Dr. Blanchard. “I have been representing the Port of Stockton as a member of the APP for nearly a decade and participation has yielded benefits that have helped us streamline shipping from California’s Central Valley. I am honored to be named APP President for 2017-18.”
Dr. Blanchard holds a doctorate in psychology from the University of the Pacific and is a retired Professor Emeritus of the San Joaquin Delta College Psychology Department and the University of the Pacific School of Education. She also is currently President of the Disabled American Veterans Charities of San Joaquin County. Dr. Blanchard also currently serves on six other community and organization boards and served for eight years on the Stockton City Planning Commission and for two years on the San Joaquin County Planning Commission.