On January 8, the American Maritime Partnership (AMP) announced its new leadership slate, elected at the coalition’s annual meeting last fall. AWO President & CEO Jennifer Carpenter serves as president, the first woman to hold the role, alongside new Vice President Sara Fuentes of the Transportation Institute and Secretary and Treasurer James “Jim” Weakley of the Lake Carriers’ Association. “AMP plays a pivotal role in championing the strength and vitality of our domestic maritime industry, and I am proud to continue to drive our industry forward into the future,” Jennifer said in AMP’s press release. The new AMP leaders will each serve a two-year term.