The Alabama Port Authority has announced the retirement of John Driscoll, the authority's director and CEO since 2020.

At a Tuesday meeting, Port Authority board members approved three related resolutions authorizing a separation agreement, appointing an interim director and authorizing a contract for an executive recruitment effort. Board Chair Zeke Smith said he wanted to "congratulate John upon his retirement. He's excited to be spending some time with family and I know we'll have some time to celebrate that."

Driscoll was not present for the meeting. Doug Otto, the port's chief engineering officer, was appointed interim director.

"The Alabama Port Authority is truly a world-class operation," said Driscoll, quoted in a statement released by the authority after the meeting. "I am prou

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