Rand Logistics, Inc. has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Robert Kurz and Edward Levy as Class III and Class I directors, respectively.
Kurz is Vice President of Kinder Morgan Terminals and the President of their tanker division, American Petroleum Tankers. Levy is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Rand.
Rand also announced that Captain Scott Bravener, a Class I director, has tendered his resignation from the Board of Directors. Bravener will continue with his management duties as President and Chief Executive Officer of Lower Lakes Towing and Lower Lakes Transportation, Rand's primary operating subsidiaries. As a result of these changes, the number of directors on Rand's Board will increase from six to seven.
Michael Lundin, Non-Executive Chairman of Rand's Board of Directors commented, "We are pleased to welcome both Robert and Ed to the board. Robert's strong experience and senior roles in the maritime industry, including as Chief Executive Officer of American Petroleum Tankers Parent LLC, President and Chief Executive Officer of American Shipping Company and President of Keystone Shipping Co., will be valuable to our organization. Ed's leadership in strategic and capital markets matters along with his daily oversight of the Company will also be a valued addition to our board. We also express our appreciation for the contributions Scott has made as a board member and appreciate his continued focus and commitment to the Company."
Kurz has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lafayette College and a Masters of Science degree and United States Coast Guard Third Mate License from S.U.N.Y. Maritime College. He is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the American Maritime Partnership and a past Board member of the American Maritime Congress, Labor Management Maritime Committee, OceanConnect.com, United Seamen's Service and William Penn Charter School.