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David Selected as Port Commission President
Danny J. David, Sr. was recently elected president of the Port of Iberia Board of Commissioners for 2011.
David, 61, began serving on the commission in 2008. He is one of three commissioners appointed to serve by the Iberia Parish Council. The commission has a total of seven members.
The stalled Acadiana Gulf of Mexico Access Channel (AGMAC) Project, as well as the aftereffects of the deepwater drilling moratorium, are two of his main concerns.
AGMAC is a proposed 16-foot deep-water channel from the Port of Iberia to the Gulf of Mexico. The 200-foot top-width channel, which would be dredged to a bottom width of 150 feet when completed, would provide direct, unobstructed overhead clearance to the open waters of the Gulf.
“We need to continue our efforts to try to advance the AGMAC Project, which would have a huge impact if we’re successful,” David said. “Right now we need to find a funding source. We have the continued support of our Congressional delegation, and we’re working with engineers to look at a different, less expensive way to get the dredging done.”
The lingering effects of the recent deepwater drilling moratorium, although lifted, also remain a concern.
“Right now, the big challenge is to get deepwater drilling started up again so the companies at the Port can get back up to where they were, and increase the number of jobs and opportunities out there,” he said. “We understand that there will be changes in the regulations involving deep water drilling: we just don’t know yet how much these regulations will impact the cost of drilling to the companies.”
Despite the uncertain economic times, the Port is positioned well for additional growth, with the recent purchase of 108 acres bordering La. Hwy. 83.
“Once that expansion is developed, it will open up quite a few additional properties for lease,” David said. “I don’t know if everyone realizes that the Port of Iberia is not a tax-funded entity. Everything we manage to do is based on revenue generated by the leasing of properties and infrastructure at the Port. We are self-sustaining, and the only way we can continue is if the companies at the Port prosper.”
Roy Pontiff, executive director of the Port of Iberia, said he is looking forward to working with David this year.
“In his short time on the commission, Danny has developed a unique understanding of our mission, and has brought to the table a common sense business approach that keeps us moving in the right direction,” Pontiff said. “I welcome his leadership abilities and dedication during these challenging times.”
David, the vice president of David Funeral Home, has been married to the former Mavis Dempsey for 41 years, and they have two children.
Message from the Executive Director
Welcome to the Port of Iberia’s web site. We hope you find it informative and helpful. The Port of Iberia is located in the heart of Cajun country, a great place to live, work and play. Our area has abundant natural resources and our people have a strong work ethic. The Port of Iberia is home to over one hundred companies involved in a diversity of industries. Our port has water, rail, and four-lane access and a fully instrumented, 8,000 foot runway general aviation airport within three miles. We’d love to discuss with you the opportunity of bringing your business to the Port of Iberia.
Roy Pontiff
Executive Director
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