John Reinhart, CEO and executive director of the Virginia Port Authority, which oversees the Port of Virginia, announced Tuesday at a board meeting that he is retiring next March, according to a tweet from Virginia Economic Development Partnership President and CEO Stephen Moret.

“A lot of thought went into this decision, but when I consider the growth and maturity of this organization and the level of professionalism and dedication of the port team, I am very confident in the long-term future of The Port of Virginia,” Reinhart told the American Journal of Transportation . “This port has made tremendous progress during the past six years and we should be proud of what we have accomplished. Our brand is solid, our values guide us and our hard work continues to earn the respect and trust of our customers, partners and stakeholders. This port is going to be an economic force in Virginia for decades to come.”

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