The Board of Directors of the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) selected new board officers during its monthly meeting, electing Stephen D. Busey as chairman. Beginning July 1, 2012, he will assume the role from Reginald L. Gaffney who will continue to serve as a JAXPORT board member.

Busey is chairman of the Jacksonville law firm Smith Hulsey & Busey. He is past chair of the business law section of The Florida Bar and is listed in Best Lawyers in America. Mr. Busey serves on the boards of several community non-profit organizations and was appointed to JAXPORT's Board of Directors in 2009.

Each fiscal year, JAXPORT’s seven-member Board of Directors elects officers from its membership. Officers serve one-year terms.

In addition to Busey, the Board elected the following officers:

• Vice Chairman: James P. Citrano, Managing Director, CB Richard Ellis

• Secretary: Joe York, Vice President, Legislative Affairs, AT&T Florida

• Treasurer: John E. Anderson, Retired President/CEO, Patriot Transportation