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Ben Russo

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Executive Director at Central Louisiana Regional Port
📍 Alexandria, Louisiana, United States

Ben Russo is the Executive Director for the Central Louisiana Regional Port, where he drives economic growth. His background includes extensive experience in business development and wholesale energy from his time at Cleco Corporation and as President of Rugallo, LLC. He studied Toxicology at Northeast Louisiana University.

He has a keen interest in the projects and operations of the US Army and the US Army Corps of Engineers, indicating a strong appreciation for large-scale civil and military engineering efforts.

His career shows a unique transition from a scientific background in toxicology to senior leadership in the energy and maritime logistics sectors.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Executive Director
Job Level
Senior
Location
Alexandria, Louisiana, United States
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Priorities

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Economic Development
As port director, his primary focus is on leveraging the port's assets to create jobs and stimulate economic growth throughout the Central Louisiana region.
Port Operations
He is directly responsible for the management, strategic planning, and expansion of the Central Louisiana Regional Port's infrastructure and services.
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Career

Work history

10-2020
Executive Director
Central Louisiana Regional Port
6-2017 - 10-2020
President
Rugallo, LLC
7-2016 - 2-2017
Wholesale Origination
Cleco Power LLC
3-2012 - 7-2016
Manager - Business Development
Cleco Corporation
8-2003 - 3-2012
Director - Market Development, Contracts and Regulation
Cleco Corporation
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Press Release – Ben Russo Appointed Executive Director, Central Louisiana Regional Port. Featured in Central Louisiana Regional Port
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Central Louisiana Regional Port hires new executive director. Featured in KALB
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Education
Toxicology
Northeast Louisiana University
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