Ashley McLeod, Virginia Maritime Association's vice president for communications and marketing
In the Virginia Maritime Association’s 100th year, Ashley McLeod has a wish for inland businesses to recognize the impact of the Port of Virginia on the entire state.
“One in 10 jobs in Virginia is related to maritime supply chains,” says McLeod, the association’s vice president for communications and marketing. “We want to be there for anyone who counts on water for importing and exporting products and listen to what’s going on in their region regarding the supply chain.”
The Norfolk-based association, which promotes port commerce, began as the Norfolk Maritime Exchange, then became the Hampton Roads Maritime Association and adopted its current name in 2006 to recognize its statewide network, which extends to Front Royal’s Virginia Inland Port.
