The members of the American Waterways Operators, the national trade association representing the tugboat, towboat and barge industry, elected a new slate of  leaders during AWO’s Spring Convention recently held in Washington, D.C. Buckley  McAllister, President, McAllister Towing, was elected as Chairman and Frank Morton, Director, Turn Services, LLC was elected as Vice Chairman.

The reality TV series that is currently airing on the History Channel, Great Lake Warriors, portrays companies involved in vessel operations on the nation’s Great Lakes, focusing on the oftentimes challenging and harsh weather conditions during the winter months.