Aubrey (Jerry) Barton has been appointed to the position of port engineer of the Inland Waterways Division, Pott Industries Inc., it was announced by Richard D. Rogers, vice president-engineering and terminals of the division. Pott is a member of the Houston Natural Gas Corporation group of companies.

Mr. Barton's new position with IWD carries with it the responsibility for towboat and machinery maintenance for Federal Barge Lines, Inc.; United Barge Company; and their wholly owned subsidiaries.