Robert J. Hughes, president of James Hughes, Inc., was re-elected vice-president of American Waterways Operators in Region 5 at the annual meeting of members of the region in New York recently. Mr. Hughes is currently serving the second year of a two-year term as a director of the Association, representing regulated carriers.
Three directors, whose terms were expiring, were re-elected to two-year terms. They are J. Frank Belford Jr., president, Seaboard Shipping Company, Division of Moran Towing & Transportation Company, Inc., representing other carriers for hire; Robert F. Lynch, manager, Inland Waterways Operations, Mobil Oil Corporation, Marine Transportation Department, representing private carriers; and James P. McAllister, president, McAllister Lighterage Line, Inc., representing regulated carriers.
Two other directors in Region 5, in addition to Mr. Hughes, continue in office another year. They are George H. Blohm, vice-president and general manager, Cities Service Tankers Corporation, and Francis B. Bushey, president, Spentonbush Transport Service, Inc. Mr. Blohm represents private carriers and Mr. Bushey represents other carriers for hire.
The business meeting of members was well attended as was the luncheon which followed with numerous guests in attendance, including representatives of the Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Coast Guard.