Indiana Port Commission Overview

Established in 1961 by the Indiana General Assembly, the Indiana Port Commission is a seven member, bipartisan board appointed by the governor to promote the agricultural, industrial and commercial development of the state through the construction and operation of public ports and transportation-related facilities throughout Indiana.

Indiana Port Commission Basics

• The Commission elects from its membership a Chairman and Vice Chairman.
• A Secretary/Treasurer can be elected from its membership or be an appointment from outside the Commission.
• Commissioners serve staggered 4-year terms.
• No more than four members can be from the same political party.
• Commissioners must be residents of Indiana.

Main Powers of the Indiana Port Commission

• Negotiate and enter into agreements with the federal government regarding the building and construction of public ports located in Indiana.
• Issue port revenue bonds for the purpose of financing port projects.
• Locate and acquire sites for port projects.
• Provide adequate port facilities to accommodate all types of transportation needs.
• Collect fees for the use of port property.

Current Indiana Port Commissioners

• Chairman Ken Kaczmarek
• Vice Chairman Marvin Ferguson
• H.C. "Bud" Farmer
• Greg Gibson
• Ramon Arredondo
• Philip McCauley
• David Fagan
• Secretary/Treasurer Jay Potesta