Governor Kay Ivey has reappointed Drake State Community & Technical College President Dr. Patricia Sims to the Alabama Port Authority Board of Directors. Sims will serve as the representative of the Northern District.

Dr. Sims previously served on the Port Authority board from August 2020 through July 2025, completing her first five-year term. Mr. Tony Cochran and the Honorable Sandy Stimpson were also reappointed to the board.

Established by legislative act in 2000, the nine-member Port Authority board holds fiscal and policy oversight for the public seaport. The Port Authority owns and operates the State of Alabama’s water port facilities at the Port of Mobile, one of the nation’s largest seaports.

“It’s an honor to continue serving on the Port Authority board,” said Dr. Sims. “The work we’ve been doing is critical to Alabama’s economy, and I look forward to building on the progress we’ve made as we advance the Port’s strategic initiatives.”

The Authority’s container, general cargo and bulk facilities handle cargo with immediate access to two interstate systems, five Class 1 railroads, and nearly 15,000 miles of inland waterways. The cargo and vessel activity associated with the Port Authority’s assets support tens of thousands of jobs across Alabama and generates billions in economic value for the state.