The City Council of Pasadena, Texas has appointed Mr. Alan A. Robb as the new Port Commissioner of the Port of Houston Authority, effective from October 1, 2023. This appointment comes as the current commissioner, Roy D. Mease, steps down at the end of the month.
Mr. Robb brings a wealth of experience to this role, having served as a labor union leader for the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) for 47 years. He currently holds the position of President for the ILA, South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District, AFL-CIO. In this capacity, he represents ILA members across a significant expanse, including the Atlantic Coast from North Carolina to Florida and the Gulf Coast from Florida to Texas.
Furthermore, Mr. Robb’s dedication to the ILA is evident in his roles, as he has served as the Assistant General Organizer of the ILA since 2015 and assumed the position of ILA National Educational Director in 2013. For the past eleven years, he has also been an integral part of the ILA’s Civil Rights Committee.
A native of Houston, Mr. Robb’s journey in the ILA began in 1976 when he started as an ILA longshoreman. In addition to his labor leadership roles, he has been a board member for various organizations, including the East End Chamber of Commerce in Houston, the Houston Maritime Museum, Matrix Energy, and the Maritime Workers Emergency Relief Fund.
“We sincerely appreciate the service of outgoing Port Commissioner Roy Mease, and we look forward to having Alan Robb join us as a new Port Commissioner,” said Chairman Ric Campo. “We are confident that Alan’s representation of Pasadena, and the dedicated men and women who help move cargo and goods through the Houston Ship Channel, the nation’s busiest waterway, will contribute an invaluable perspective to the Commission, as we work to shape and guide the future of Port Houston and the Houston Ship Channel.”
“I am deeply honored to have been bestowed this privilege to represent the best interests of the Houston Ship Channel on behalf of Pasadena and the communities we serve,” said Mr. Robb. “I extend my sincerest appreciation to Pasadena Mayor Jeff Wagner and members of the City Council for this appointment, and I look forward to working with Chairman Ric Campo and the other Port Commissioners as we work together for the greater good.” Port Commissioners serve two-year terms as unpaid volunteers. Mr. Robb’s tenure as a Port Commissioner is effective October 1 through February 1, 2025.
