Port Saint John First Canadian Port Authority With Women as Chair and Vice Chair Of Its Board
SAINT JOHN – Port Saint John is the first port authority in the country with two women at the head of its board.
In a recent meeting of the board of directors for Port Saint John, Lisa Keenan was elected to the position of chair of the board by her peers, the Port announced on Thursday. She has been a member of the Port Saint John board since 2015.
Keenan joins Donna Gates who has been vice-chair of the board since February 2018. Keenan’s election makes Port Saint John the first Canada Port Authority with an all-female board leadership team.
Keenan has been practicing law in Saint John for more than 20 years, working primarily on criminal, administrative, family and real estate law. She has served on several boards, including as past president and director of Saint John Non-Profit Housing Inc., president of the New Brunswick Red Cross, and member of the board of governors of the Canadian Red Cross.
Keenan is a recipient of the E. Neil McKelvey. Q.C Pro Bono and Volunteer Service Award from the Canadian Bar Association.
The role of Port Saint John board chair has a two-year term, with eligibility for re-election.