Ana Mendez is a Transportation and logistics major in her senior year at UNF. Her parents emigrated from Venezuela, immigrating to the US 2 years before she was born. She spent most of her early years far north of Jacksonville in Rochester Minnesota and other northern states due to her father’s career with Mayo. Her family moved to Jacksonville in 2001 thanks to the Mayo Clinic, and she considers Jacksonville home. She came to UNF right out of high school and is finishing up her degree in Transportation and Logistics December 2016.Ana is developing a wealth of experience in the maritime industry as a student and young professional. Ana met a Crowley recruiter at the T&L spring banquet 2 years ago and was hired not long after. Fast forward 2 years later, she is working part-time in the Pricing dept. for Puerto Rico while carrying a full course load at UNF.Ana has been an active member of the Executive Board of the Propeller Club Student Port for 3 years. She is currently the Director of Marketing, and you will often see her with a phone/camera at every event taking as many pictures and videos as possible, capturing all the genuine moments of the Student Port experience!Ana attended the Intermodal Association of North America Expo in Long Beach, CA in the fall of 2014. She also participated in Big Sea Day 4 weeks ago and got to tour Tote’s brand new ship, Isla Bella, the first LNG powered container ship in the world.Ana clearly has a passion for the maritime industry and exhibits the qualities of leadership and scholarship that are exemplified in the Propeller Club Student Port Member of the Year Award.Congratulations, Ana Mendez!
Student Propeller Club to host first Transportation and Logistics Summit on Jan. 31
Renowned experts from the business community will discuss liquefied natural gas and its importance to the future growth of Northeast Florida at the Transportation and Logistics Society's first summit. Topics will include the development of infrastructure, economic impact and potential business development for the region. The presenting sponsor is the Propeller Club of the United States - Port of Jacksonville.Date:Friday, Jan. 31, 20149 a.m. to 1 p.m.Location:UNF Student Union Ballrooms, Building 58 WCost: Free for UNF students. Open to the public (suggested donation of $20 at the door).[button link="http://bit.ly/unftlssummit" size="medium"]Register Today[/button]Corporate sponsorships are available. Transportation and Logistics Society UNF Summit 2014 will qualify for 3 hours toward AST&L CTL recertification.Agenda8:30 – 9:15 a.m.Registration and Networking9:20 – 9:30 a.m.Welcome and Introductions: George Gabel, Holland + Knight9:30 - 10:15 a.m.The Role of Natural Gas in Expanding Alternative Fuel Choices in North Florida: Alan Mosley, Reynolds Smith and Hills10:15 - 10:30 a.m.Break10:30 - 11:45 a.m.Panel Discussion: Infrastructure and Economic Impact of LNG in JAXModeratorGeorge Gabel, Holland + KnightPanelistsMichael Breen - Senior Director, JAXUSA Partnership International Department, Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce David Stubbs - Director, Properties and Environmental Compliance, Jacksonville Port Authority Jim Wagstaff - Vice President, Operations, Sea Star LineCapt. Tom Allan - Senior Captain, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville, FL11:45 - 12 noonBreak12 noon - 1:00 p.m.Lunch/Closing Session: Matt Jackson, Vice President of LNG Business Development, Crowley Petroleum
Propeller Club congratulates Student Club scholarship winners
Propeller Club President of Jacksonville Jim Gillen and Board Member Mike Sheklin attended the UNF Coggin College of Business Scholarship Luncheon to celebrate the award of scholarships to two of our UNF Propeller Club Student Port members. Jerome Thomas received the Propeller Club of Jacksonville Scholarship and Brandon Little was awarded the Thomas B. Crowley Memorial Scholarship. Brandon is also the UNF Propeller Club Member of the Year for 2013 and is the UNF Propeller Club President for 2013-2014. Congratulations and continued success to Jerome and Brandon!
