Erickson named Port of Long Beach’s Program Management Director

The Port of Long Beach has named Mark Erickson to lead the Program Management Division at the nation’s second-busiest seaport.

The Program Management Division, part of the Port’s Engineering Services Bureau, oversees improvements to Port infrastructure — waterways, wharfs, terminals, railroads, bridges, roadways and utilities.

Erickson most recently served as Assistant Director of Program Management, having been appointed to the position in 2024. He joined the Port in November 2015 as a Senior Program Manager and earned a promotion to Deputy Chief Harbor Engineer in 2019. During his time at the Port, he has made significant contributions to the organization's capital program, including a leadership role on the $1.8 billion Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility project.

Prior to joining the Port of Long Beach, Erickson worked as an engineer at the Port of Oakland. There he led numerous projects, including a waterfront improvement at the Oakland Ferry Terminal, construction of the Port Field Support Services Complex, expansion of the Joint Intermodal Terminal and the redevelopment of the Oakland Army Base.