Bringing more than 25 years experience in public as well as private sector accounting, finance and auditing, Jeff Strader recently joined Port Freeport as the Chief Financial Officer.

Strader is transitioning from Deputy Executive Director for Finance and Administration and CFO from North Carolina State Ports Authority where he was accountable for the results of the organization’s activities, contributed to the development of business strategies and allocated resources for the achievement of the port’s strategic plan. He provided oversight, set and implemented policy for the port’s treasury management, capital funding programs and financial activities as well as property management functions.