Port of Brownsville names William Dietrich as Port Director, CEO

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Brownsville Navigation District Board of Commissioners unanimously voted William Dietrich as its new Port Director and CEO.

Dietrich is now the ninth port director and CEO in the port's 88-year history.

The appointment comes after the BND Board named Dietrich Interim Port Director and CEO in December.

"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 he is honored to continue serving the Port of Brownsville and would like to thank the board of commissioners for their confidence in him.

"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," Dietrich said.

Before joining the port as Chief of Police in July 2022, Dietrich, a U.S. Army Veteran, served the City of Brownsville Police Department for 26 years as part of the Uniformed Services Command, Investigative Services Command, Special Investigations Unit, and the Hazardous Devices Unit before retiring as Commander.