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Marvin Ferguson, Commissioner for the Ports of Indiana (POI) from 1993 \u2013 2018, has passed away. First appointed by Governor Evan Bayh in 1993, Ferguson was the longest-serving Commissioner in the Ports\u2019 history, having served under six different Governors (Bayh, O\u2019Bannon, Kernan, Daniels, Pence and Holcomb).\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMarvin has a great legacy with the Ports of Indiana,\u201d said Ports of Indiana chief executive officer Vanta E. Coda, II. \u201cI often talk of the foundation that I was handed when taking my current role. Marvin was a huge builder of that foundation. In many ways, we are what we are today because of Marvin. We say, \u2018big things happen here\u2019 and that is heavily attributed to Marvin\u2019s support.\u201d<\/p>\n
During his time as a Commissioner for the Ports of Indiana, Ferguson served as Secretary\/Treasurer, Vice Chairman and Chairman of the organization\u2019s board of directors. His leadership was invaluable during the most significant transformation of Indiana\u2019s port authority from a minor, regionally-focused agency into a major statewide economic engine and industry leader. Through his leadership, the Ports of Indiana greatly expanded the economic impact of the state\u2019s port system to support more than 50,000 jobs and $8.2 billion in economic activity for the state each year.<\/p>\n
\u201cI met Marvin during Mitch Daniels\u2019 first term,\u201d said Ken Kaczmarek, POI\u2019s past Commission Chairman. \u201cMarvin was Governor Daniels\u2019 lead Ports of Indiana Commissioner to make the organization a self-supporting operation. Through his leadership, POI became self-sustaining. Marvin and I served as commissioners for 14 years and we, along with POI\u2019s former CEO Rich Cooper, helped to make the Ports of Indiana an operation all citizens of Indiana can treasure. The Ports of Indiana is truly dedicated to enhancing commerce in the state.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ferguson played a key role in helping to reshape the organization\u2019s governing body into a business-focused board of directors that sets clear objectives for maximizing the Ports of Indiana\u2019s long-term contributions to the state. His guidance was vital in developing strong continuity within the organization\u2019s Commission and management. This has allowed the Ports of Indiana and its customers to continually benefit from a wealth of internal experience and knowledge, regardless of political affiliations and gubernatorial changes.<\/p>\n
“It’s not coincidental that Indiana governors representing both parties appointed and reappointed Marvin Ferguson to the Ports Commission where he served for 25 years,\u201d said former Ports of Indiana CEO Rich Cooper, \u201cThey recognized Marvin’s personal and professional accomplishments as a highly successful business owner in the steel industry. That experience proved invaluable to Ports staff and his Commission peers. Indiana has lost a great Hoosier who left an endearing and lasting imprint on our Ports. \u00a0He will be sorely missed, but never forgotten.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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