MIDDLETOWN, N.J. - TelAve -- The Containerization & Intermodal Institute (CII), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing international trade and intermodal transportation and supporting industry education, announces the election of six industry leaders to its Board of Directors. In addition, CII announces its 2026 Executive Committee and recognizes the service of five board members transitioning to advisory roles.

2026 Board Appointments

The following leaders joined the board effective January 1, 2026:

• Susan Shey Dvonch: Managing Partner, Shey-Harding Executive Search
• Susan Gardner: VP of Operations, Georgia Ports Authority
• Reade Kidd: CEO and Co-Founder, EDRAY
• Zach Martin: SVP and Intermodal Division Leader, Odyssey Logistics
• Rado Saragih: Manager of Shipper Outreach, Port Authority of NY & NJ
• Tong Zhu: Chief Commercial and Strategy Officer, Northwest Seaport Alliance

2026 Executive Committee

• President: Chris Brooks (Journal of Commerce by S&P Global)
• First VP: Lisa Wheldon (Medlog Companies)
• Second VP: Michael DiVirgilio (MJ DiVirgilio Associates)
• Treasurer: John Moseley (Port Houston)
• Secretary: Michele Grubbs (Pacific Merchant Shipping Association)

Advisory Transitions

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CII also recognized five outgoing board members transitioning to advisory roles: Cate Avolio, Sue Coffey, Noel Hacegaba, Greg Tuthill, and Mike Wilson. They join Anil Vitarana in providing ongoing strategic perspective.

"These leaders bring the experience necessary to advance our mission of supporting the next generation of logistics professionals," said Lisa Aurichio, Executive Director of CII.