Paul “Chip” Jaenichen Joins Liberty Global Logistics

Liberty Global Logistics (LGL) announced today that
Paul "Chip" Jaenichen, former U.S. Maritime Administrator, has
joined the Company as its Executive Vice President - US
Flag.
In his new position, he will be responsible for the oversight of
the day to day aspects of the Company's business relating to U.S.
flag, government relations, strategic business initiatives and US
cargo opportunities.
Chip received his B.S. in Ocean Engineering from the U.S. Naval
Academy and his Masters' degree in Engineering Management from
Old Dominion University. Chip joins Liberty after a
distinguished career in public service. His 30-year Navy career
was spent in submarines and included command assignments as
Captain of the USS Albany, a fast-attack submarine and Commodore
of Submarine Squadron 11 in San Diego, California. He also
served as Director of Submarine/Nuclear Power Distribution,
overseeing 4,500 submarine and nuclear-trained surface warfare
officers and aviators. His last posting for the Department of the
Navy was as Deputy Chief of Legislative Affairs from 2010 to
2012.
Chip was appointed U.S. Maritime Administrator for the U.S.
Department of Transportation in July 2014 by President Obama and
served until January 2017. He previously served as both Deputy
and Acting Maritime Administrator from 2012 to 2014. After
leaving public service, Chip worked as Chief Operating Officer of
HMS Global Maritime prior to joining LGL.
Mr. Philip J. Shapiro, Chairman and CEO of LGL, said: "We are
both proud and honored to welcome Chip to the Liberty team. His
career accomplishments and understanding of the intricacies of
both the US flag and international shipping industry will be
great assets for LGL as we look to develop new trade lanes and
expand the Company's global footprint."
"We are excited to announce our newest Liberty hire. Chip will
help oversee the Company's government relations program and our
RO/RO, breakbulk and logistics services network which will
enhance our ability to serve both our government and commercial
customers in the global marketplace", added Mr. Robert G.
Wellner, LGL's President.
Mr. Paul "Chip" Jaenichen, Executive Vice President - US Flag of
LGL, said: "I am thrilled to be joining Liberty's Executive
Management team. Together, we will work to continue to develop
LGL's planned growth and expansion into new and diversified trade
lanes while maintaining our reputation for innovation and
outstanding customer service."
Liberty Global Logistics LLC (www.libertygl.com) was established
in 2004 and is headquartered in Lake Success, New York. LGL
delivers end to end global transportation solutions to its
government and commercial customers utilizing four modern
U.S.-flag PCTC vessels it operates as well as a number of vessels
it charters along with its multimodal logistics services for
trucking, rail and air freight.
Jun 4, 2018