President & CEO Bill Franks Receives Prestigious "Distinguished Service Award"

The Virginia Maritime Association (VMA) recently presented CrossGlobe Group President and CEO Bill Franks with a prestigious award for his contributions to "protecting and encouraging" operations and opportunities at the Port of Hampton Roads, Virginia. The "Distinguished Service Award" is recognized as a Resolution of Appreciation from the VMA and was presented to him before 950 attendees at the VMA's 92nd Annual Maritime Banquet on May 3rd.

The VMA is an organization that promotes the interests of commercial shipping in and out of the Port of Hampton Roads, and our company has had a large presence there through the years facilitating our shipments and logistics operations.

As a company, we have seen the great leadership exhibited by Bill Franks overseeing our logistics management operations, but external recognition from industry-leading organizations is a special honor and testament to his dedication and the work of our company.

In specific terms, through the award, the VMA recognizes Franks as a leader in drayage, logistics, and warehousing who has successfully worked to promote the Port of Hampton Roads and Virginia's Maritime Industry both throughout the US and internationally. This work by Franks has resulted in many new developments for the port. As a result of his work, new cargoes, new jobs, and the development of new facilities have been enjoyed by the Port of Hampton Roads.

Further, the association acknowledges that Franks has extended a spirit of "cooperation and collaboration" that has contributed to positive growth for the Port of Hampton Roads positioning it well to be the most important port on the US East Coast.

We mention the company's DNA from time to time being that our character, ethics, honesty, and safety guide our practices. These fundamental values have been exhibited clearly by Franks in his work in Virginia and accompanying recognition thus exemplifying how these ideas are more than just words to us but guiding values that we consistently act on.