Dietrich named Port of Brownsville’s port director and CEO

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – As expected, the Brownsville Navigation District Board of Commissioners has voted unanimously to appoint William Dietrich as port director and CEO.

The vote took place a regular board meeting held August 7.

Dietrich had been serving as interim port director since last December, when former Port Director and CEO Eduardo Campirano retired. The Port’s board of commissioners had been conducting a national search for a replacement for Campirano. 

Dietrich, a former Port of Brownsville chief of police, becomes the ninth port director and CEO in the port’s 88-year history.

“I would like to congratulate Mr. Dietrich and commend him on the progress happening at the Port of Brownsville,” said Brownsville Navigation District Chairman Esteban Guerra. “The unprecedented achievements at the port in recent years have positioned us for continued success. I am certain under Mr. Dietrich’s leadership the port will advance as a beacon of prosperity for the future.”  

Dietrich said: “I am honored to continue serving the Port of Brownsville and would like to thank our Brownsville Navigation District Board of Commissioners for their confidence. Alongside our port staff and under the guidance of the BND Board we will continue to carry out the port’s mission to bring economic opportunities for the benefit of our communities.”

The Port of Brownsville is the only deepwater port located on the U.S.-Mexico Border. With approximately 40,000 acres of land available for development and 17 miles of waterfront access, the port offers a direct route to non-congested international bridge crossings and rail connections.

The Port of Brownsville handles a wide variety of cargo including steel products, liquid, break bulk, and dry bulk commodities. With the facilities and knowledge to handle international cargo, we facilitate efficient movement of goods between the United States and Mexico.

According to the Port’s website, the Port’s leadership understands the importance of balancing business with environmental stewardship. “Providing a safe, secure, and environmentally-friendly location for international trade is a top priority. We focus on what matters most to our customers and consistently deliver the most outstanding service,” the website states.

Strategic Advantage

The BND board of commissioners believe the Port of Brownsville offers a strategic advantage.

“A major center for intermodal transportation and industrial development, the Port of Brownsville is the only deepwater seaport directly on the U.S.-Mexico border. Opened in 1936, at the southernmost tip of Texas and connected to the Gulf of Mexico by a 17-mile-long ship channel, the Port of Brownsville is also the largest land-owning public port authority in the nation with approximately 40,000 acres.

“As a bulk and break bulk commodity port, the Port of Brownsville has developed a versatile marine terminal operation for both liquid and dry cargoes. Petroleum products, diesel, heavy naphta, steel bulk materials, ores, scrap, sand, windmill components, and limestone are some of the many commodities handled here.

“The Port of Brownsville is recognized worldwide as the premier U.S. port for ship recycling and is home to the largest U.S. fabricator of offshore drilling platforms. Other services found at the port include bulk terminaling for liquids, break bulk heavy lift in project cargo, steel fabrication, storage, crane services, towing and tug services among others.”

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